Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase London, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading creatives in the Capital, including photographers, creative production studios, branding studios, capture hire companies, photographers' and illustrators' agencies, film & commercial production companies and rental studios.

More information available in our online Photo and Film directories.

Companies such as Victoria Beckham, Valentino, Mothercare, Nestea, VW, Belstaff, Braun, Sony, Sky, Waitrose, Gillette, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• When Frost Was Spectre-Gray, at The Photographers Gallery, 18 November 2016 - 15 January 2017: An exhibition of winter landscapes featuring Evgenia Arbugaeva, Tamas Dezso, Paul Hart, Nicholas Hughes, Martina Lindqvist, Simon Roberts and Pentti Sammallahti.
• UnderWire Festival is back to showcase the raw cinematic talents of women, 30 November - 4 December.
• The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2016 celebrates and promotes the very best in contemporary portrait photography from around the world. 17 November 2016 – 26 February 2017 at The National Portrait Gallery.

Our cover photo features Anais Gallagher shot by Jenny Hands. Jenny is rerpresented by We Folk.

It has been a hive of activity in Jonathan Knowles's Studio.

The year started off with a fantastic John Smith’s shoot with adam&eveDDB. A Pure Coffee Pleasures McCafé shoot for TBWA\Zürich won a Gold in Graphis, and Jonathan worked with Purple Creative to make a fantastic image for Glenfiddich Solera Reserve creating ‘alchemy in a barrel’, with an animation for Instagram that is the newest addition to this year's showreel.

The studio started 2016 by mailing out the latest of Jonathan's booklet portfolios; this edition showcases the best of Jonathan's drinks photography. Please get in touch by email if you'd like a copy.

To keep up to date with all the latest shoot news you can also follow Jonathan on Instagram.

Graham Tooby has been taking photographs professionally for over 16 years. He has vast experience working directly with clients as well as advertising agencies and is always up for a challenge. Graham is looking to the future for many more challenging and fun projects.

Known for his meticulous approach to his work, he is always hands on with great attention to detail and problem solving expertise. He has shot with many clients globally.

Esser Associates represents five award-winning photographers plus a team of videographers and editors including:

Ashley Cameron - People and places.

Ed Lee - Cars and more cars and also specialises in 360 cars.

Daniel Smith - People, sports and celebrities.

Earl Smith - Still life, food and drink.

Alister Thorpe - Cars and people.

MWM - Video of all descriptions including 360 VR.

The agency has over 20 years experience and offers a full production service if required.

Recent clients include New Balance, Suzuki, Fiat, Jaguar, Warner Bros and Huawei.

Vue represents 10 photographers who have been very busy this year working with clients such as O2, Sainsbury’s, Toyota, Diageo, Footlocker, Tesco, VW and on their own personal work.

With their lifestyle, still life, food and drink, sport, landscape, and sport photographers, there is something for everyone - but pop on down to the website to see what all the excitement’s about.

The team at Horton-Stephens represents a world-class group of photographers and CGI artists that also produce moving images. No surprise then that they’ve been rushed off their feet shooting campaigns for HSBC, Mastercard, Nivea, TUI, Tesco, Vodafone and many more over the last few weeks.  

As always, there’s a vibrant and constantly changing set of work on their website and it’s always worth visiting their news page to see the very latest. On the website, visitors will also find Platform (click here), their place to showcase bright new talent, as well as sister company Horton’s Short’Uns, dedicated to shooting the moving image.

Howard Kingsnorth has built upon his aerial photography skills and with new technology allied to his energetic creativity to produce some stunning new work for both his clients and his own personal portfolio.

Recent new work for client M&G Asset Management through agency Arthur London features aerial shots of London, Amsterdam and Tokyo.

With studios conveniently located in Central London's vibrant West End, the Biggs Represents team is perfectly situated to tackle any commercial and photographic advertising assignments. The two studios on Great Portland Street are well equipped, including full kitchen facilities for food shoots, and well served by tube, mainline rail and London's main road routes.

Producer Laura Forrest represents her four photographers; Chris Biggs, Sarah Jane Leggett, Tristan Townley, and Sally Hamer. Laura provides production support and shoot management for all projects large and small. Working closely with photographer and client, Laura can help with every step of the planning process, coordinating practical and creative considerations to ensure that every shoot runs smoothly, efficiently on time and on budget.

The four photographers have a wealth of experience in all specialities including food and drink, still life, lifestyle photograpy, and moving image.

Headed by an award-winning former creative director, Malcolm SK Fitt brings over 20 years’ experience with previous clients having included the BBC, Discovery, BMW, Virgin and NatGeo.

Malcolm works across the globe working with top-end clients in the fashion, lifestyle and travel industries.

Recognised as being the new ‘go to’ photographer for a unique underwater experience, Malcolm SK Fitt Photography prides itself on its distinct style. With commissions from clients worldwide his talent is being admired in prestigious creative studios within the industry.

His unique and distinct approach to his work enables him to showcase a breathtaking portfolio of work.

Lo And Behold represent a select roster of photographers and illustrators, provide full service production for stills and moving image, as well as art buying services within their global network of artists.

Clients include international brands such as Apple, Levi’s, Nike and Gap yet personal artistic practice remains at the heart of the agency and informs projects and exhibitions such as the hugely acclaimed 'Return of the Rudeboy'.

"Collaborating with Amy and her team is like being with good friends. Lo And Behold are creative problem solvers." Droga 5 (NYC)

"With Lo And Behold, God is in the detail; tirelessly intuitive, inventive and resourceful." StudioThomson