This year's edition of modelmanagement.com's annual modelling contest Fresh Faces, was held in Barcelona, with 11 international finalists flown in for the finals.

Fresh Faces brings together the who’s who of the modelling and fashion worlds, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring models to launch their careers.

The event included photo sessions with top photographers Victor Moscardó and Sergio Cattivelli, with styling by Mayte de la Iglesia and Dixi Romano, and hair and make-up by Ivan Gomez and Diana Omulana. The setting of the photo sessions was a stunning former palace, Casa de la Princesa, in the centre of Barcelona. 

The catwalk was held at La Maquinista, with choreography and training by Marie-Ange Schmitt, and once again Marie Christine Pollet, founder of Group models and former organiser of Ford Super Model of the World for Spain, headed up the jury. The fashion show’s make-up was provided by Sephora.

The afterparty was held at top Barcelona night spot Shoko, where the winners Sita and Valentin were announced.

The models stayed in beautiful apartments which were provided by Way to Stay.

Advertising, people, lifestyle and kids photographer Nino Gehrig works and lives in Barcelona and Berlin. 

His latest work includes:

• Lotería National España campaign in Riga. Production company Spain: Capetona, Marga Otones. Production service in Letonia: Baltic Pine Films. Advertising agency: Grey Madrid. Post production: La Sixtina, Barcelona.
• Jané campaign. Production company: Volitif, Carolina Cabanillas. Models from View, Side and Sugar Kids. Post production: La Sixtina, Barcelona.

Nino is currently working on further Jané campaign shoots.

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the Spanish visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

In this Showcase we present the companies and top professionals currently working in Spain, including 3rd Floor Company- Steffen Schrägle, Addict Studios, aproductions, Centro Studios, Nino Gehrig, Orange Valley, Paco Arara, Q17 Studios, Sergi Jasanada, Sonda Productions and Team Works Production.

In this issue we are featuring cover images from the Fresh Faces 2011 photo shoot, shot by Victor Moscardo in Casa de la Princesa.

Created by Amélie Houpline and Victor Gonzalez de Chaves, Landing Zone Production is a fusion between two French and Spanish professionals with experience of working in the UK, France, Belgium and Spain. Both are former photographers and have maintained a helpful perspective towards production. Supported by a highly skilled team, Landing Zone operates with a fresh, active and multilingual approach to all types of production.

Landing Zone believes a job well done should mean every detail, however small, is important while guaranteeing efficient budget management and providing expert support through effective crews. Each year the company welcomes new clients from around the world as more and more people wake up to the idea that the Canary Islands have it all to offer.

Clients include Adidas, Paul Smith, Clarins, Nissan, Orange, Air France, Porsche, Speedo, Versace, Seiko and Harper's Bazaar.

Latest work from Fernando Alonso included fashion campaigns for Van-Dos, Evasse, Laura Bernal, Querdani, Tonalá, Privée, Abbacino, Aibonito and Faradai.

Visit his website for more information.

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the Spanish visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Photo and Film directories.

We recommend you to check out these events held in the upcoming months:

• Yves Saint Laurent retrospective in Fundacio Mapfre, Madrid, October 6th - January 8th 2012
• Juan Colom in Foto Colectania, Barcelona, until October 29th.

Also, don't forget to check out the offers from our network partners in Spain on marketplace.

Our cover photo was shot by Paco Peregrin in Croatia.
 

Alberto G. Puras set up as a full time independent photographer some 12 years ago. He has since worked for numerous ad agencies shooting for international clients. Based in Seville, Madrid and Barcelona, Alberto provides worldwide services.

From advertising to fashion, portrait, food and still life, he constantly finds the right solutions and an individual photo language for each project.

The results speak for themselves. Check the website to see more examples of his work, along with a full client list.

Studio Sitges presents 'The House', world-renowned American architect Tom Kundig’s first European project. 'The House' is now available as part of a flexible arrangement, either on its own or included alongside one or both studios. Entire projects can be taken care of round the clock from start to finish. “A work of art in itself” is the view of Architectural Digest magazine, bible of the world of architectural design. Studio Sitges is deeply proud of this endorsement.

Latest projects from Sonda Productions include:

• Volvo S60 by Anatol Kotte, shot in Buenos Aires.
• Mercedes-Benz SLS by Emir Haveric, shot in southern Spain.
• BMW 6 Series by Emir Haveric, shot in Málaga.
• Seat Exeo-ST by Manu Agah, shot in Madrid.

Visit the website for more information.

Another exciting summer for Palma Pictures Photo saw jobs with leading brands and top photographers including:

• Armani with Rafa Nadal shot by Steven Klein.
• The Escada S/S 2012 catalogue with Claudia Knoelfel, Stefan Indlekofer and Horst Diekgerdes.
• Japanese photographer/DOP Uchida Shoji shot photos for beauty brand Kose.
• Max Dodson joined the company for a Sony Music CD launch of Il Divo.
• Rafa Nadal featured for a Bacardi moving image project produced, directed and photographed by the Palma Pictures crew.

Palma Pictures Photo fully services all the Balearic Islands and mainland Spain.