MAI is a full service international production agency with offices in London and Rome.

The company is committed to delivering quality productions through our tailored approach. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, MAI is proud to have been part of delivering the creative aspirations of some of the world’s most respected artists and publications, and continues to enjoy taking on all kinds of challenges at home and abroad.

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase London, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading production companies, photographers' agents, rental studios, photographers, stylitsts and handmade portfolio-makers, currently working out of London.

More information is available in our dedicated online Photo and Film directories.

Companies such as Graff Diamonds, Fiat, Sainsbury's, Nivea, Beefeater, Tesco, Coca-Cola, Apple, Harper’s Bazaar among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• Hair by Sam Knight at Somerset House, until 12th March. A major exhibition celebrating his remarkable 40-year career, from the late 1970s to the current day - the first exhibition to contextualise the wider cultural significance of hair and the role of the session stylist within fashion.
• Roger Mayne at The Photographers' Gallery from 3rd March. This exhibition is the first since 1999 to show the iconic work of the British photographer whose humanistic approach has influenced subsequent generations of photographers, and made a significant contribution to post-war British photography.

Our cover image was shot by Charl Marais for Fault Magazine. Charl is represented by Kayte Ellis Agency.

Howard Kingsnorth is a London-based photographer with extensive experience working with advertising agencies and clients from all over the world. Well travelled and worldly wise, and with a keen sense of adventure (and humour), Howard has constantly evolved his highly individual cinematic style and technique.

Happy shooting from helicopters or from the hip, Howard's work has been in demand from airlines, investment banks, architects, developers, hotels, tour operators and tech companies.

Featured in this Showcase is recent new work for clients Ballymore at Canary Wharf, London as well as an insight into some new personal work shot in Bangkok, Australia and New Zealand.

Visit Howard's Instagram to know more about recent projects.

Baby, kids and teens fashion photographer Ian Boddy shoots in the UK and abroad for clients including Next, Boden, John Lewis, Harrods, Boots, Mothercare, AlexandAlexa, Matalan, Primark and Debenhams.

He has new editorials out now in Milk and Hooligans Magazine.

Ian is represented by Zara Ronchi.

Follow him on Instagram.

Stepping into its 16th year in the creative industry, Process represents a strong team of seven diverse and talented photographers and directors, shooting stills and motion for the advertising, editorial and design sectors.

The Process team produce compelling and dynamic imagery for a range of industry-leading clients, shooting on an international scale.

Recent months have seen the team embark on a number of creative challenges including recent projects for Molton Brown, Godiva, Waterman and Parker, Dove, Fedex, Pampero, Harrods, Tena, Selfridges and Estee Lauder.

"We look forward to working with you in 2017."

"My passion is in producing luxurious, quality driven and exciting drinks photography. I am perfectly happy shooting 'crazy' conceptual ideas or fulfilling that need for the perfect product shot. Building on previous successes, my current folio has developed from technical challenges that involve lots of planning, control and commitment to producing highly finished images for great drinks brands both established and up and coming. 

Recent clients include Diageo and Veuve Clicquot.

Please get in touch to discuss your next drinks project, let’s have some fun!"

Mark Mawson is a photographer based in London with 30 years experience in creating beautiful and creative imagery.

He specialises in shooting liquids and his colourful work has been projected onto Buckingham Palace for The Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations.

London-based Sean Pollock specialises in portrait and documentary-style photography, working for design and advertising agencies, publishing houses and corporate companies.

With 20 years' experience he thrives on working in all sorts of locations, the challenges they present and meeting and working with the diverse array of people that each commission presents.

Clients Include The Sunday Times Magazine, BBC Television, UCL, GKN, ITV and Hodder & Stoughton.

"Manufacturing spontaneity is as difficult as it is daft, but it’s something that you have to know how to do.

Feet are to think on, if you can’t do resourceful then you’re in the wrong job!

A deliberate touch on an irritable chairman’s arm, apparently to remove a bit of fluff; one part reassurance, and one part letting him know who’s in charge for the next five minutes.

I’ve accrued more air miles than suits my family, but I’ve had some incredible experiences. I’d even be prepared to repeat some of them.

The technology may change, but my most valuable equipment is still the stuff that I was born with.

Knowing when to stop isn’t as important as knowing when to push. You have to work on your chutzpah. If we can move the chair, why not the desk, the plant - actually that tie’s not looking too clever, is it?"

Simon Smith is an established food and drink photographer with over 20 years’ experience, working from his large west London studio.

He has recently worked on advertising campaigns for Co-Op, English Provender and Happy Eggs.

The studio has an extensive collection of props and backgrounds in both contemporary and vintage styles.