Sonia Marin is a freelance photographer who also works as an external lecturer in the Department of Photography at the European Institute of Design.

She has been working commercially since 1994, focussing especially on still life subjects as a Fine Art photographer. Sonia has organised travelling exhibitions from Copenhagen to Washington, Boston, Barcelona, Tokyo and Moscow. She received special mention as 'Best Complete Project' in the Photographic Talent Competition held by FNAC Milan in 2006, and was awarded 'Best Artistic Picture of the Year' in the Commercial Field at the Master Competition, Moscow, also in 2006.

Sonia is able to capture the emotions and sensations of life through simple images of everyday objects and the human body, by "de-contextualising and re-inserting them into a new environment." Creating images for either commercial or personal work, her style and direction is guided by the need to tell stories with single images.

All of her images are rendered through Polaroid.

Milan-based professional freelance photographer Mariacristina Vimercati specialises in fashion, still life, portraiture and advertising photography. Recent projects include:

• Domus Magazine.
• Inter Abbonamenti - Season Tickets.
• Verve International Review.
• Lavazza Espression.
• Décor Living Magazine.
• Sportweek Magazine.
• Geox Respira global campaign, S/S 09, F/W 08/09.

Her clients and publications include: Lavazza, Geox Respira, Ferrero, Inter Abbonamenti, Max Mara, Elle Italia, Casa Vogue, Uomo Vogue, UOMO (ed. Futura), DDN Design International, GB Progetti (ed.Progetti), Verve Magazine, Io Donna (Rizzoli), Max (Rizzoli), Capital (Rizzoli), and Sportweek (Rizzoli).

Shoot in The Alps is a film and photo facilitating company operating in the European Alps. With the region straddling four national borders the company operates between France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia as if they were a single geographic entity.

Providing solutions to every possible logistical need for film and photo productions, Shoot in the Alps handles everything from location scouting, specialised crews, stunt people, mountain safety experts and helicopters to warm cups of espresso at the top of a glacier. Its strength lies in detailed knowledge of the alpine territory provided by a network of professionals who live and work in the region throughout the year.

The company's connections and expert knowledge allow clients to make the right decisions when planning, choosing locations and the equipment required.

Pixelway digital imaging studio has been based in Milan, the Italian fashion and design capital, since 1994. Founding partner, Giorgio Lari, is an experienced professional with a solid background as a photographer, illustrator and visual communications expert.

During fifteen years in the business, Pixelway has consolidated its position as one of the leading European digital imaging studios thanks to its level of professionalism, high-tech, high-quality output and ongoing creativity.

Pixelway is a meeting place where photographers, art directors and designers can creatively interact in a stimulating environment and is designed to provide a source of inspiration for new ideas.

The company keeps well abreast of new and continuously evolving trends and can offer a comprehensive range of services and state-of-the-art techniques. As a result, the Pixelway portfolio has become a showcase of the most influential international brands.

Milan-based professional freelance photographer Mariacristina specialises in fashion, still life, portraiture and advertising photography. Recent projects include:

• Domus Magazine 2008
• Inter Abbonamenti - Season Tickets 2006-07
• Verve International Review, 2007
• Lavazza Espression, 2008, 2007
• Décor Living Magazine, 2007
• Sportweek Magazine, 2007
• Geox Respira global campaign, S/S 09, F/W 08/09, S/S 08, F/W 07/08, S/S 07 and F/W 06/07.
  

Her clients and publications include: Lavazza, Geox Respira, Ferrero, Inter Abbonamenti, Max Mara, Elle Italia, Casa Vogue, Uomo Vogue, UOMO (ed. Futura), DDN Design International, GB Progetti (ed.Progetti), Verve Magazine, Io Donna (Rizzoli), Max (Rizzoli), Capital (Rizzoli), and Sportweek (Rizzoli).

Located in central Milan, StudioZOOM was designed by professionals and conceived to cater for every photographers' technical needs.

The studio provides the latest photographic equipment, technical assistance and professional image consultation. It has free parking and a loading dock, and offers various rental agreements (i.e. with or without equipment, assistance, etc.). Rental charges differ according to individual clients' needs.

StudioZOOM is fully equipped with both Nikon and Hasselblad kits, including Phase One P25 and Toyo cameras, as well as an i-Mac computer with a 24" Eizo monitor.

29 year-old Roberto Prosdocimo is more than just a photographer - he is "a creator of images."

Working for some of the top advertising agencies, signing up for campaigns and productions with Italian, European and worldwide exposure, Roberto's job develops in all portrait forms. His subjects range from elderly people to models, children, animals and cars.

He was awarded the 'New Talent in Italian Fashion Photography' prize by Look Book Moda Milano, which opened doors to collaboration with a selection of prestigious magazines, among them XL Repubblica.

He is represented in Italy and in New York by L&A Artist.

Italian photographer Alberto Setti began his career and developed his professional skills in Milan. After travelling all over the world in pursuit of his artistic work, he decided to devote himself entirely to fashion photography. He frequently travels from Italy to other countries, working on location wherever required.

Alberto has produced various publicity campaigns for famous fashion magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Elle, Velvet and Flair.

Sonia Marin is a freelance photographer who also works as an external lecturer in the Department of Photography at the European Institute of Design.

She has been working commercially since 1994, focussing especially on still life subjects as a Fine Art photographer. Sonia has organised travelling exhibitions from Copenhagen to Washington, Boston, Barcelona, Tokyo and Moscow (2008). She received special mention as 'Best Complete Project' in the Photographic Talent Competition held by FNAC Milan (2006), and was awarded 'Best Artistic Picture of the Year in the Commercial Field' at the Master Competition, Moscow (2006).

Sonia is able to capture the emotions and sensations of life through simple images of everyday objects and the human body, by "de-contextualising and re-inserting them into a new environment." Creating images for either commercial or personal work, her style and direction is guided by the need to tell stories with single images.

All of her images are rendered through Polaroid.

Welcome to the latest edition of Showcase Italy, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the Italian visual media industry and, as always, more information can be found in our Directory.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• William Klein: Contacts - An exhibition presenting 50 images by the great American artist/photographer will be on show at the Centro Internazionale di Fotografia (FORMA) until January 11th.
• I Maestri di Brera nel Contemporaneo - Paintings and photography by artists from the Accademia di Brera will be on show until December 21st.
• Bianca Casady 'La Combat Spiritual' will be at Galleria Patricia Armocida until January 24th.

Our cover image was shot by Matteo Bertolio.