Founded in 1990, Lupetta 5 & BelowTheLine is a production service and location agency, one of Italy's newest and most dynamic service companies. They boldly claim to be able to fill any and all production requirements for commercials, feature films, photo shoots, music videos and documentaries.

The infrastructure that houses Lupetta 5 is recognised as amongst the most prestigious location agencies in Italy, with a photographic database among the richest in Europe. The huge location database enables clients to have at their disposal (and at short notice) superb scenic locations and immediate control over their availability.

Supporting productions in Naples and Milan, around Italy and across the rest of Europe, InFact specialise in on-location equipment rental, providing a flexible service based around the needs of customers.

The company continues to expand its range of available rental equipment, recently adding the 'Locationstation' to its digital photography services.

InFact maintain new and top quality industry-standard equipment, including Profoto flash and light shaping tools, Manfrotto/Avenger scrims and grip gear, Sunbounce reflectors/diffusers, and much more.

Visual Team was one of the first Milan-based professional agencies and has more than 20 years of experience working in the fashion and advertising sectors of the Italian market. Representing a diverse selection of photographers, the company looks to solve client problems efficiently whilst at the same time maximising the quality of output. Thanks to the agency's network of contacts they are able to provide a range of options and solutions to suit individual client needs.

Recent projects from the agency include:

• Swish Jeans shot by Andrew Soule with supermodel Eva Herzigova.
• Diesel Kids shot by Jean Paul Lefret.
• Mueller yoghurt realised by Gyslain Yarhi
• Basseti home wear with Tiziano Sartorio.
• Dalla Pietà Yachts shot by Laura Rizzi.

The company also recently introduced some new photographers: Fulvio Maiani, a strong fashion and beauty expert; Vittorio Canisi, skilled in still-life; Maurizio Cigognetti, specialising in advertising and portraiture; and Luisa Raffaelli, described as "a painter through her photography".

Solomango is a group of professional photographers producing:

• Contemporary travel and reportage features
• Editorial assignments
• Full text by travel writers
• Stock library of high quality photographs

Solomango photographers are based around the world and offer a full assignment service throughout Italy and abroad.

'Back from the Future' by Colin Dutton, Spain has done much in recent years to promote a modern, dynamic image. But if you are nostalgic for 'the old Spain', they suggest you put your sun hat on and fly down to Seville...

Marco Di Marco was raised in Rome, where he still has his primary residence. He studied fine arts and holds a graduate degree in architecture.

His passion for photography found him at an early age and has developed over the years into a fulfilling professional career.

In the last 10 years, he has been involved in many high-profile commercial projects: from still life to contemporary art, from architecture and design to industrial products as well as reportages, record covers, portraits of celebrities and fashion shootings.

Marco tells us that despite his eclectic professional career, he still likes to dedicate time to developing experimental projects.

Milan-based freelance professional photographer, Mariacristina specialises in fashion, still life, portraits and advertising photography.

Among her clients: Lavazza, Geox Respira, Ferrero, Inter Abbonamenti, and Max Mara.

Recent projects:

• Geox Respira World Campaign S/S 2007and F/W 2006-7
• Inter Abbonamenti - Season Tickets 2006-7
• Verve international review - 2007
• Decor Living magazine - 2007
• Sportweek magazine - 2006
  

Special Projects was born in Milan in January 2002 with the aim of operating in the special effects market.

Their specialisation in physical effects, mock-ups, special make-up and special effects in general quickly led them to being considered one of the major Italian players in this field.

Two recent projects include:

Fiat Bravo - using pyrotechnic effects, water, liquids and model cars

Lancia Y - various effects using breakage and explosion techniques

Maurizio Cigognetti has been shooting ad campaigns since giving up his job as an art director in the late 80s.

His vast experience and insider knowledge means that he is in demand with ad agencies and clients alike.

His latest campaign for fashion name SHYNO saw him shooting on location in Cuba with well-known Italian model Elena Santarelli.

Names that he has satisfied include MotoGuzzi, Volvo, Samsung, Tuborg, Jansport, Swatch and Telecom.

Maurizio divides his time between Milan and Tuscany.

Ciro Frank Schiappa has been shooting advertising photography for many years and his style can be described as contemporary-artistic.

In addition to working for the major ad agencies, his artistic work has been shown at many exhibitions and published in many titles worldwide.

He specialises in environmental portrait, urban landscape and architecture, with recent projects including:

• Sky - "decoder"
• Nintendo Brain Training
• Creator Studio - "the hours" - 8 am
• A6 50 Anni Autostrada Torino-Savona -  book and exhibition

Photographer Francesco Brigida is based in Milan and specialises in fashion, beauty and portraits.

His passion for photography began at an early age inspiring him to make this form of art also a part of his work. For him, films and literature represent an important source of inspiration from which he draws themes for his images.

His style balances technique and aesthetics allowing viewers of his work to find themselves in front of a clean and extremely engaging image. His work is easily recognisable for its poetic attitude because he considers photography to be an extension of his soul.

Magazines include: Mood Magazine, Made 05, Pellicce Moda, What's up Magazine, Psychologies, Estetica, Must, You, La Sposa, Stile-in, Kult, Nikita, Men's Club, Ryuko Tsushin (JAPANESE HEADS)