After training as a photographer Nina Struve gained a lot of experience working on international productions, which awakened her passion for interior and still life photography.

She has a knack for capturing the atmosphere of a place and for depicting her protagonists in it in an uncontrived way.

Nina lives in Hamburg and works for several commercial clients as well as magazines.

Clients include IKEA, Thalia, Tchibo, Poster XXL, Fährhaus Sylt, Schöner Wohnen and Barbara.

"For me, art means to transfer my vision into images. My passion is for bizarre image situations and vintage staging, as well as pure human expression. Nowadays, I find my passion in the conception and execution of fashion shoots. I combine my experience of the theatre from a make-up artist and actor's point of view with my trained eye for aesthetics in the beauty and fashion sectors. My work often includes the entire production and my skills range from fashion selection to styling, hair and make-up and, of course, the execution of the photographs."

Melina's clients include Audi, Braun Silk Epil, EcoenVie Magazine, Deutsche Bahn, Diba, Dulcolax, Frieda Sand, Hyundai, Ifolor, Kika, Merck KGaA, Mobilat, Real I.S, Roche Diagnostics, Sense Organics, Sirona, Sony Music, Teutonia, Terre de Homme, Tui Cruises, Union Invest, among others.

Philipp Arnoldt started his career as a commercial photographer in 2002 in one of the largest studios in southern Germany, before establishing himself as a freelancer.

Since 2012 he has been based out of his own studio in Berlin. He loves to create atmospheric moments through his eye-catching lighting. Philipp is booked for corporate images, commercial campaigns, sports advertising and portraits.

Besides photography he also realises corporate film productions and music videos.

Clients include Grundig, Siemens, Quelle, TUI, Hapag-Lloyd, Norma, Musikexpress and Converse.

Based in Cologne, laif core brings brands and values to life with the power of authentic photography.

"We assist companies in visually communicating their brands and messages, show the values of NGOs, government organisations or foundations, and document their work. No matter what is required and where, we'll find photographers and video journalists from our worldwide network, suitable for (almost) every project.

Book and exhibition projects, assignments in photo or film, and consulting during the conception, planning and realisation of projects are all part of our range of services. Workshops, seminars and individual consulting on photography-related subjects complete laif core’s offer."

Sven Hoffmann is a Berlin-based people, sport and music photographer whose work is greatly influenced by his long time film and directing background.

Capturing captivating frames is what he is all about. Sven worked for Beats by Dre, Samsung, Adidas, Audi, MTV, Nike and many more, and has toured with bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, The BossHoss and Billy Idol. He shot sports series on chessboxing, marathon, wrestling, Audi DTM and more, and travels the world documenting life in the Thar Desert, trekking in Iceland, soccer in Tanzania, Rajasthanis in northern India, or the Berlin burlesque scene.

His favorite one? He has worked with Dennis Hopper twice.

André Forner is a Berlin-based photographer focusing on people photography for both industry and advertising clients. Over the past 10 years he has worked for many national and international brands ranging from medium-sized companies up to global players.

With his passion and feeling for every client's special needs, André always strives for the perfect picture. This includes not only taking the shot but also pre- and post-production, casting and all the other details that make up a successful photo production.

André recently shot new images for the global brand communication of Swedish-based Seco Tools AB as well as campaigns for Städtetag Baden-Würtemberg, Deutsche Kinder und Jugendstiftung and the public transport company of Dresden.

360 Agency Berlin, part of the 360 Agencies network, is launching this month two new entities: 360 Agencies Americas and 360 Agency Europe, both specialised in global advertising for sustainable brands.

They will keep increasing the visibility of sustainable brands and initiatives in Europe and across the world.

Since inception 14 years ago, Public Heroes Gmbh has run a successful people and casting agency. With a boutique division of commercial models, a large division of actors, and an extensive group of artists, the company serves a broad spectrum of international clients.

Clients include Alcon, Audi, BMW, Bosch, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Post, eBay, Hornbach, Hyundai, Iglo, Jim Beam, Jules Mumm, Lufthansa, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, Nintendo, O2, Obi, Nestle, Persil, Renault, Santander, Siemens, Samsung, Sennheiser, Sparkasse, Skoda, Stern, Swisslos, TUI, Telekom, T-Mobile, Vaillant, Wilkinson, Watchever, Zeiss and Zalando.

Welcome to Showcase Germany, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photo production companies, photographers, post production companies, digital capture companies, photo and film equipment rentals, model and casting agencies, rental studios for photo and film production, and fashion stylists currently working out of Germany.

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.

Companies including Lufthansa, Mercedes-Benz, GQ, Jeep, Samsung, L'Oréal, McDonald's, Playboy, Audi, Swiss Life, BMW, Caritas, Asiana Airlines, and Volkswagen among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Berlin Fashion Week - from 27th June to 1st July. 
• Hans-Peter Feldmann photography exhibition, until 10th July at C/O Berlin.
• Ken Schles, Jeffrey Silverthorne and Miron Zownir photography exhibition, until 7th August at the House of Photography, Hamburg. 
• Werner Bischof. Standpunkt: tribute for 100 years anniversary - photography exhibition, from 29th June to 11th September at Kunstfoyer, Munich. 

Our cover image was shot by Sarah Dulay. 

Emphasising the company's close cooperation with all the hidden stars behind the camera as well as on set, with the wink of an eye FGV claims "We are 'Making of!'"

Deeply rooted in the international film industry, with vast experience and an impressive inventory, FGV has been providing leading production services for decades. Constant cooperation and communication is a vital part of the company’s knowledge base. In return, clients are able to do their jobs better, be it with the latest high-tech equipment, through the team's technically demanding solutions, or even it's own developments.

With home bases in Munich and Berlin, FGV Rental was established in 1972 to provide services including:

• Camera systems (digital, film, and photo), lighting (daylight, tungsten, LED, tube, photo), grip (from cranes, to dollies, to tripods, stands and more), and vehicles.
• 24/7 rental pick-up and return.
• A 700 m² / 7,500 sq.ft. studio located on the company's Munich premises and benefitting from great transportation connections. Features include a ceiling height of 12m/40ft, motorised green- and bluescreens, three motorised rigs for loads of up to two tons each, a 7x14m (24x46ft) ceiling reflector, Cyclorama covering two walls (24x29x11m / 79x95x36ft), production offices, an industry standard kitchen and parking lot.