Alfred Yan is a photographer based in San Francisco. He specialises in interiors and still life photography. After studying biology in college, he took an evening photography class: one thing led to another, and he found himself loading film holders and peeling Polaroids.

In 2000, Alfred moved to New York City to further his training. There, he was introduced to the world of interior photography and the beauty of natural light. Upon returning to San Francisco in 2009, he took that experience to the studio of Restoration Hardware as staff photographer.

Alfred’s clients include Anthropologie, FLOR, Mint, The New York Times and Restoration Hardware.

Between Sydney and LA, Australian Advertising Photographer of the Year, Easton Chang, has been busy in the last 12 months focusing on lifestyle, CGI and advertising photography and video.

Work has included Tesla Motors on the Model X and S, the 2018 Toyota HiLux brochure, a new ad for Toyota USA on the 2018 Camry, the unveiling of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Series 8 in Australia, the launch of the MG3 for MG Motors Australia, and the new Mercedes-Benz V6 X-Class - all of which has kept Easton and his production team busy capturing motion, stills as well as CGI imagery.

Ali Mitton is an Australian fashion and advertising photographer based in Los Angeles. She specialises in international production and campaigns in Europe, Central America and beyond.

Welcome to Showcase Miami, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features Miami's leading photographers, photo and film production companies, photographers and stylists agents, rental studios, model agencies, and more.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Miami Photo and Film directories.

Brands and publications including Amazon, Vogue, Facebook, Hermes, Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, GQ, Zara, WSJ., Hugo Boss, KFC, Glamour, Issue, and Porter, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Art Basel - modern and contemporary art show - from 6th to 9th December at  Miami Beach Convention Center. 
• Miami Street Photography Festival, from 6th to 9th December at HistoryMiami Museum. 

Our cover image was shot by Danny Cardozo, represented by Creative Management. Styling by Danny Santiago, make-up by Tina Echeverri, both represented by Artist Management. 

JD Forte is a fashion and celebrity portrait photographer with many commercial video directing credits to his name. 

He works for fashion houses, international and national publications, beauty companies, and luxury brands.

JD is based in Miami and frequently visits L.A. and New York.

Anthony J Rayburn was commissioned by Punch to cover Daniele Dalla Pola for their 'Masters of Tiki' series, as well as Gui Jaroschy for a collaboration piece with St. Germain. Punch is a James Beard Award-winning online magazine in collaboration with Ten Speed Press, focusing on narrative journalism about wine, spirits, beer and cocktails.

Dalla Pola is the owner of Nu-Lounge Bar in Bologna, Italy and the upcoming Esotico, a tropical-inspired bar opening this winter in Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District.

Gui Jaroschy is Bars Director for the Freehand Hotels and Bar Lab. Broken Shaker, a Freehand Hotels bar, was named 'Best American Hotel Bar' at Tales of the Cocktail in 2015, and is among the 'World’s 50 Best'. Today, he directs beverage programs across Miami, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Anthony is passionate about documenting inspiring individuals and telling their story.

Atomic Assistants Agency is the first agency of its kind that exclusively represents top-notch assistants for fashion, print, advertising and TV. Founded by Miami production industry pioneer, Teddy Gunter, who also founded the Non Stop Prop Shop in 1991, Atomic Assistants Agency has tailored the art of booking an assistant to providing ease and peace-of-mind to its highly esteemed clients.

Atomic Assistants Agency represents hair assistants, make-up assistants, stylist assistants, pressers, fashion show dressers, tailors, seamstresses, PAs, temporary personal assistants, digital techs, photo assistants, prop assistants, food styling assistants, and manicurists. 

Atomic Assistants Agency has provided assistants for prestigious clients including GQ, Vogue, Condé Nast, Maxim Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Elle Italia, Urban Outfitters, Pottery Barn, Macy’s, Yves Rocher, H&M, Hugo Boss, Rolling Stone Magazine, Nordstrom, Vera Wang, Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Carine Roitfeld CR Fashion Book, Patti Wilson, Danny Santiago, Nike, BET and Kohl's; world-renowned photographers such as Bruce Weber, David LaChapelle and Ellen Von Unwerth; and countless producers and photo editors.

Visit the agency's page on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Samantha Lausted is a high-end freelance fashion photographer with a passion for capturing aesthetic design. Growing up in West Palm Beach, Samantha discovered her love for photography after purchasing her first camera at the age of 13, and she hasn't put a lens down since.

Samantha launched her career in New York City, interning for the renowned National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry. She also worked as an assistant to fine art photographer Jessica Craig-Martin.

Samantha’s attention to detail and unique creativity landed her at the fashion and lifestyle brand Peace Love World, where she excelled as a Marketing Designer and Photographer. During her five years at PLW, she supervised, designed, and photographed countless look-books and campaigns for the company. 

Samantha currently lives in Key Largo, Florida and offers fashion and lifestyle photography services to Miami and New York.

Jorge Parra Photography is working on fashion, beauty and creative  portraits for the advertising, editorial and luxury industries.

As a commercial shooter, Jorge Parra Photography can also provide most of the production services required to any size of campaign, from simple editorial or corporate portraits, to full-fledged advertising shots. 

On top of his commercial work, Jorge has never stopped developing personal projects, and his Fine Art work is being shown in galleries no less than two to three times every year.

Visit the website or Instagram for more information and contact details.

Sandy Maranesi is a professional freelance hair and make-up artist who has worked in the TV and film industry for over 10 years.

Sandy started painting with her mother's make-up at a very young age and quickly discovered a passion for make-up and the beauty it could create. As she got older, she realised how empowering make-up can be - loving the fact that make-up can give a woman a new level of confidence.

Soon after working as a professional, Sandy founded East Coast Makeup Inc., a multimedia hair and make-up company that caters to film, television and print productions. Sandy is now a well-known, established artist.

Her clients include Merrill Lynch, Adidas, Nike, Morgan Stanley, Citibank, Rogers NHL Properties and WPT Enterprises.