Joachim Fober works out of his studio in Cologne capturing both landscape and architecture pictures using large-format digital and analogue cameras. He experiments with new techniques and makes the best use of the digital medium.

In their 'museum version', his large-format pictures can measure as big as eight metres in width, but his strictly limited editions also come in sizes which clients and collectors can hang on more modestly-sized walls!

Joachim has developed a visual language capable of telling new stories. He continually works to refine a pictorial idiom; the stories he wants to tell, the feelings he conveys. This is clearly visible in his pictures.

wstudio is perfectly located in the heart of Munich, with easy access to hotels, restaurants and bars. The 300m² daylight loft studio has overhead windows that provide the perfect location for film, photography and events.

The studio features all the professional tools for a successful production, including ground floor access, hair and make-up area and in-house lighting and digital equipment rental.

Clients have booked wstudio to produce content for major magazines, ad campaigns, music and entertainment projects and is also first choice for showrooms and press days in Munich.

"We would like to thank all our clients for their bookings in 2016." Annabelle, Beastin GmbH, Brand David Kommunikation, Burda Style, Conde Nast Verlag, ElternFamiliy, Engelhorn, Gruner+Jahr, Hessnatur, Instyle, Janus TV, Jolie, Julia Christl, Madame, Mandala, Medien Manufaktur, Neverest, Object Carpet, SZ-Magazin, Triumph, Vision Media, Hans Christian Barth, Julian Baumann, Oliver Beckmann, Claudia Grassl, Iza Grzybowska, Andreas Hornisch, Christian Krinninger, Raphael Kroetz, Sonja Müller, Jeff Olson, Marc Philbert, Mateusz Stankiewics, Citizens of Humanity Germany, Hansmann PR, Louis Vuitton, Lösch Hund Liepold Kommunikation, Stylemanifest, Tex-research, TSMA and ttg.

Luna Studios Wunderkind-Entertainment is the leading studio for fashion and beauty in Hamburg. Emerging from the famous Mount Ray Studios and completly restored under new management, Luna Studios warmly welcomes every type of photo and video project and provides an extensive package of in-house services to the very highest of standards.

The studio features 530m² of available space for artistic creations, completely dedicated to professionals with a friendly and reassuring atmosphere. Services include equipment rental, set/prop requirements, groundfloor load-in, glassfibre WLAN, and - most recently - three apartments for accommodation.

The studios offer a hair salon, 1500 Watt music system, VIP/dressing room, two kitchens and two cycloramas.

Its knowledgeable team, including founder and platinum producer Jan-Eric Kohrs and top-notch German photographer Ammaru Akacha, can accompany clients in any indoor or outdoor production. The team can also assist with many more complementary services via the partnership with Wunderkind-Entertainment GmbH production company.

High-class German fashion photographer Christian Hoppe - SEREGEL Photography - is dedicated to fine studio work and shoots all around the world.

Featured in this Showcase is some of his most recent work, including the current print and TV campaign for Marc Cain SS 2017. Studio work was shot in an old carpet factory in Berlin, while selected productions were staged in creative settings to provide fresh new views. Bags and shoes were shot in various outdoor locations as well as at Delight Studios Berlin.

Photos and videos from Maryan Mehlhorn's beachwear ad campaign 2017 were shot on location in Morocco in private locations and out in the desert.

Visit the website to see more of Christian's work.

Munich-based photographer Bernhard Kühmstedt specialises in portrait, people and advertising photography and has a beautiful studio in the heart of the city.

Bernhard and his team also regularly produce commercials, working for German and international clients including Audi, B2X, Thyssen Krupp Presta, Sony and Starwatch. He has also published in magazines such as GQ, Instyle, Gala, Stern, Die Zeit, and many more.

Numerous celebrities have appreciated his style and relaxed athmosphere in the studio and on location. He recently shot German actress Ursula Buschhorn for the cover of MyWay, and Leland Sklar visited while on tour with musican Judith Owen - one of the world's greatest bass players who has appeared on more than 1000 albums, from the Doors to Michael Jackson.

Besides shooting new images for Basica Sport, Bernhard completed an image campaign for Wildkogel Resorts in Pinzgau, Austria, and legendary actor Siegfried Rauch was photographed in his home.

Follow Bernhard on Instagram and see more work on his website.

"If it moves, it’s a task for Wim Woeber. If not, use WD40 or ask a still-lifer!"

Cars, people, children - how can one be specialised in such different categories? The simple link: it‘s all moving. Understanding both advertising and editorial, Wim’s goal is to comprehend his subjects, either cars, planes, children or personalities. This guarantees well planned assignments, great photos and satisfied clients.

He has worked out of his Cologne studio or on location for 20 years, and his permanent team consists of a renowned post-producer and a web developer to cover clients' every need.

As cars belong on the road, he captures movement and dynamics with his team of highly experienced drivers on public roads and racetracks. Beside his automotive work, Wim is currently working on a project supported by the German airforce entitled 'Pure Portraits of Airplanes'.

PX Group specialises in CGI, creative image retouching and pre-press services. An in-depth know-how of transportation, fashion, still life, advertising and people imaging makes this production house a reliable, yet versatile partner who works closely with agencies and photographers both in house and on location.

Additionally the PX Group offers film and animation, which covers concept development, shooting and post-production.

With offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich and Frankfurt, the ongoing success of the PX network over the years is fundamentally due to its commitment to its full-time digital artists. Therefore short-term and large-scale jobs can be handled with efficience and always to a high standard.

Renowned illustrator and photographer Jean-Pierre Kunkel offers an all-included service package, saving clients valuable time and money. He works studio-based in Hamburg, Germany.

With over 30 years of experience, he combines photography and illustration techniques and is able to realise individual projects and provide creative alternatives.

He focuses on photo-realistic illustrations for advertising and editorial clients and specialises in packaging design, editorial, food, and people. He uses a wide range of techniques and illustration styles, creative retouching and post-production techniques.

Visit the website or email Jean-Pierre directly.

Welcome to Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. This edition features some of the top German-based photo agents, photographers, illustrators, directors, music composers, post production companies, digital capture services, equipment rental companies, rental studios, and other creative talents and services. 

Companies such as Nivea, FC Bayern, Marc Cain, Villeroy & Boch, Universal Music, Vodafone, BMW, Telekom AG, Montblanc, s.Oliver, Aldi Süd among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production can be found in our Berlin (Photo / Film), Cologne (Photo / Film),  Dusseldorf (Photo / Film), Frankfurt (Photo / Film), Hamburg (Photo / Film), Munich (Photo / Film) and Stuttgart (Photo / Film) directories.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• The Concept Of Lines − Richard Avedon, George Hoyningen-Huene and Irving Penn - Works from The F.C. Gundlach Collection. Until 12th February at The House of Photography, Hamburg.
• BLING BLING BABY! Glitter, glamour and a flirt with pop untill 15th January at NRW FORUM Dusseldorf.
• Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! Photographs of the 60s and 70s from the Nicola Erni Collection untill 15th January at Münchner Stadtmuseum.

Our cover image was shot by Leo Krumbacher. Leo is represented by Klein Photographen.

Felix Rachor is a Berlin-based fashion, beauty, and celebrity photographer, make-up artist and media designer. His photographs are loaded with creativity and original ideas.

He travels a lot and will spend next year between cities in Europe, Cape Town, Rhodes and America. Clients also benefit from Felix's post-production skills and excellent contacts. They also appreciate his straight forward manner of collaboration and fair quotes.

Felix has a number of years of experience working for big magazines, companies and TV stations and has seen many of Germany's top stars step in front of his camera.

Clients include JOOP!, Labello, CLR, SHISEIDO, Ivoclar vivadent, Universal, Sony BMG, Constantin Films, Sony Music, Phase One, Samsung, Elle, Woman, Face Magazine, Maxi, Storm, Quality and Stern, among others.