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.

Select Services is an established, full service photography and film production company located in Miami. Gaby Schuetz leads a team of dedicated, experienced and multi-lingual professionals. Whether it’s on set or through remote production assistance, Select’s focus is on anticipating clients' needs and providing a “hassle-free” production experience.

The company is constantly expanding its horizons and producing shoots in Florida, the Caribbean, New York City, Los Angeles and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Select maintains an extensive online library of locations, enabling clients to access thousands of location ideas prior to arrival.

Select has developed valuable relationships with clients, from advertising names such as All Saints, Mugler, Topman, Hugo Boss, Barneys New York, Miami Design District, Tommy Hilfiger, Sunglass Hut; editorials for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Porter, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, GQ, Self, Elle; and with catalogue clients including Next Directory and River Island.

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 and marketing 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. She pursued her BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging at the Ringling College of Art and Design, where she graduated with honors.

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 ("PLW"), where she excelled as a Marketing Designer and Photographer. During her five years at PLW, she supervised, designed, and photographed countless lookbooks and campaigns for the company.

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

"Trendy Wardrobe works with clients in the design of a project's creative concept as well as the consequent development and implementation of approved wardrobe details. We are an experienced team of image consulting and wardrobe styling professionals specializing in the advertising, editorial and TV industries.

Our wardrobe projects are characterized by their originality and connection with the general public. To ensure greater impact, Trendy Wardrobe builds on a team-oriented approach with directors, script writers, talent and producers with the goal of establishing a project's identity, taking into consideration its positioning and target audience.

For that end, we rely on a wardrobe design studio and our own production facilities as well as partnerships with the most prestigious brands in the fashion industry."

This historic venue is a multi-purpose event space with the ability to host a wide variety of functions both indoor and outdoor. Built in 1933, the original Mediterranean Revival style clubhouse has been thoughtfully and beautifully restored and upgraded with a commercial kitchen and modern bathrooms. It features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, antique chandeliers, over-sized Moroccan doors, and two outdoor patios and terraces.

Miami Beach Woman's Club is just two blocks from the beach and surrounded by a tropical paradise.

Welcome to Showcase Miami, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, location scouts, photo post production companies, make-up artists, and casting agencies currently working out of Miami.

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Miami Photo and Film directories.

Companies including Harper's Bazaar, Versace, Biotherm, Glamour, Tropicana, Porter, Quaker, Mango, Elle, Nike, Cosmopolitan, and Vanity Fair, among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• 16th edition of Art Basel - modern and contemporary art show - from 7th to 10th December at  Miami Beach Convention Center. 
• Miami Street Photography Festival, from 7th to 10th December at HistoryMiami Museum. 
• Living Together Film Series - screening of fiction and documentary films organised by Miami Dade College Museum of Art and Design. Until April 2018 at MDC’s Tower Theater and The Bill Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami.

Our cover image was shot by Danny Cardozo. Danny is represented by Creative Management. 

Photopia is one of the largest studio and location compounds in Miami.

New York Loft: 3,750 sq. ft., 22x20 ft. Cyclorama, high ceilings, blackout windows, a second floor space, roomy styling and make-up rooms, and a modern eat-in kitchen.

Boston Loft: 2,500 sq. ft., high ceilings with classic mouldings, a 16 ft. Cyclorama, daylight panorama windows, French colonial sliding doors, a kitchen and dining area, and more.

South Cottage: 2200 sq. ft, decorated with white-washed classic French furniture and equipped with a modern professional Viking kitchen.

Pool House: 1200 sq. ft., big open rectangular room with completely moveable furnishings, terrace and pool setting.

Floatopia: The all-white air conditioned 2000 sq.ft house boat has four levels, two bedrooms with bathrooms, kitchen and bar, a living room loft plus a roof terrace with a movable canopy. 24 windows and three 12 ft. sliding doors guarentee the nicest light in all areas, day and night.

Visit the website to see Photopia's complete portfolio or contact Christian on +1 305-213-0200 for more information.

Available in Miami since 2013, Le Food Catering specialises in photo shoot and production catering. In just a few years, the company has become one of the most trusted production caterers in South Florida.

Every production has its logistical challenges and Le Food Catering proposes different packages that will fit all photo shoot and production needs. Download the 2017/2018 season brochure for more information.

Le Food Catering provides conscious and comfort cooking with an organic, vegetarian or vegan touch depending on clients' dietary preferences, with customised menus for every job. The culinary style is a fusion between French, Mediterranean and Asian food.

Le Food Catering also offers an Eco Friendly line while already limiting plastic use on set on a daily basis.

“Providing freshly cooked food and punctuality are the key to keeping a customer-friendly experience,” says owner Philippe Pautesta-Herder.

Premium brands and companies Le Food Catering has catered for include Adidas, Bvlgari, EmilioPucci, Fendi, QuadProduction, Audi, Diane Von Furstenberg, Mercedes-Benz, Draft FCB, Hearst Magazines, Telemundo, Galeries Lafayette, Nike, People Magazine, BELK, H&M, People en Español, German Vogue and many more.

Miami-based Artist Management represents highly experienced and creative local and international photographers, hair and make-up artists, stylists and costume designers.

Native German Tanja Stephan opened her agency in 2002 and is committed to finding the perfect match for every client and team.

New additions to the AM team include:

• Body artist / make-up artist Georgina Billington.
• Hair and make-up artist Pablo Rivera.
• Prop stylist, set designer and event designer Monica Olman.

Visit the website for a full talent roster. Contact the Miami office on 1-305-672.3556 or email Tanja direct.