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Cape Town Productions
South Africa
"Another great season in the Mother City shooting for the top global automotive brands. Cape Town with its coastal, mountainous, and arid landscapes, European city and diverse housing locations does not disappoint.
BMW i4 - photographer: Matt Jones; Agent: Kai Tietz Agentur; Agency: Media Monks.
BMW PHEV - photographer: J. Konrad Schmidt; Agency: Jung von Matt.
VW GOLF - photographer: Frithjof Ohm, Matthias Pretszch; Agency: Voltage OMC, DDB Berlin.
VW ID7 - photographer: Frithjof Ohm, Matthias Pretzsch; Agency: Voltage OMC, DDB Berlin.
The 2024/2025 season will be our 36th season of production excellence! We are energised, focused and looking forward to welcoming back our loyal teams and hosting new prospective clients. Let’s do this!
Our motto: Passion. Purpose. Production.
For more please follow us on our socials: Instagram, Facebook, Behance, LinkedIn."
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Jan Ruinard Productions
The Netherlands
Jan Ruinard Productions is a photo and film production company in the Netherlands (Amsterdam and Rotterdam), with years of experience facilitating car productions.
The Netherlands is the ideal place for shooting cars, where centuries-old historic inner cities harmonise with stunning modern architecture and vibrant cosmopolitan hubs.
"Both Amsterdam and Rotterdam offer a unique combination of endless coastlines and forests with beautiful natural light, simple backgrounds and textures as well as state-of-the-art villas and redesigned industrial areas. So come over and we make your production a memorable one!"
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JB5 Productions
Los Angeles
"JB5 Productions strives to provide the best production services possible, from inception to completion, with national and international agencies and clients. We are a full service still photography and video production company with offices in Phoenix, AZ, and Los Angeles, CA."
John and his team have developed a vast network of contacts from across the globe. "Our ability to collaborate with photographers, creative directors, and art producers has provided JB5 Productions with many repeat clients. We have worked with many different variations of motion, still and CGI imagery and have working relationships with many of the best postproduction companies in the business. We have many services available, including: estimating, location scouting, production management, model/talent casting and permitting.
Please contact us if you are in need of still photo or video production services."
Clients include: Acura, Asics, Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Bud Light, Buick, Cadillac, Canoo, Chevrolet, Corvette, Dacia, Dodge, Fiji Water, Ford, Genesis, Google, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jeep, JSX Charter Jets, Lexus, KIA, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, NFL, Neiman Marcus, New Balance, Nissan, Pepsi, Porsche, Ram Trucks, SC Johnson, Skype, Subaru, Sun Life Financial, Toyota, Tsingtao, Tostitos, Volkswagen and YETI.
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Moonland Productions
The Nordics
Moonland Productions is a trusted location service company operating in the beautiful and vibrant region of the Nordics, including Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and Faroe Islands.
"We provide a wide range of bespoke services for international clients, mainly within automotive, outdoor and sports.
Moonland has become a go-to destination when seeking top-notch local support in the Nordics, and we have the privilege of working with clients from all over the world ranging from feature films to commercials, fashion campaigns and documentaries.
Our commitment to quality also applies to creating a positive workplace environment for both our employees and collaborators. We value diversity, mutual respect, teamwork and dedication – values that are reflected in everything we do."
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Kindly Productions
New York
Kindly Productions is a full-service production company with extensive on-the-ground experience in producing advertising, editorial, and social media projects for the car industry.
Day in and day out, you will find the Kindly team engaged in a mix of motion and still shoots in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Utah, and other cities across the US and abroad.
Clients include Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Jaguar, Land Rover, Acura, Toyota, Audi, Chevrolet, and Infiniti.
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Alley Rutzel
Seattle - New York
Alley splits her time between Seattle and New York, and has a portfolio that spans various genres including portrait, editorial, and unit still photography.
While she enjoys carefully sculpting subjects with light and form using custom lighting and austere backdrops, she also thrives on the challenge of using whatever light is available to her at the moment. One of her defining strengths lies in her ability to distill complex narratives into simple yet evocative images, ensuring that the viewer's focus remains firmly on the subject to emphasize the human connection.
Alley’s versatility, coupled with her adventurous spirit and willingness to take risks, has led her to work on a wide range of clients and includes projects for Amazon, Nintendo, MasterCard, and Cascade PBS.
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Joe Scarnici
California
Joe Scarnici, a professional photographer in Southern California, believes portrait photography is about capturing personality, creating connections, and conveying a brand's message. Despite its challenges, it's a rewarding discipline that brings out the best in people and creates impactful visual experiences. Time constraints can be a significant hurdle, as tight schedules sometimes leave little room to work magic. Effective communication, quick direction, and establishing a creative flow are essential to maximizing time and capturing perfect shots.
Attention to detail is crucial in portrait photography; every tiny aspect, from lighting to composition, posing, and expressions, matters. A compelling image reflects the subject's essence, and even slight changes in facial expression or body language can make a difference in the final portrait.
One of the most significant advantages of portraits is that they humanise a brand, building trust and relatability. Seeing the faces of real people, whether role models, athletes, celebrities, or everyday individuals, makes a brand more approachable and relatable, creating familiarity and connection that profoundly influences audience perception.
Every photoshoot comes with its own challenges, and establishing rapport with the subject is crucial. Joe loves the challenge of bringing out someone's unique quirks and making them feel at ease during the shoot, ensuring their genuine personality shines through.
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Michael Matsil
New Mexico - California
"Portraits are among my favorite images to make, because it gives me the opportunity to integrate my love of the specific character of 'environments' with the people that tread within them.
Integration is the 'yeast' in that marriage because I never just leave leftover space or a banal 'background' beyond my person subjects. In my work, environment gives shape to the human subject as human subject gives shape to the environment. It’s a three dimensional compositional puzzle that is enhanced by color, light and most importantly… gesture.
Gesture is the intangible and unpredictable signature in the shape and movement of the things and people that I look to capture. The process creates a compelling portrait that asks questions of the viewer and engages their attention on a deep level.
Portraying the powerful state of 'just being'."
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Stefan Djakovic
Belgrade
Stefan Djakovic is a location portrait photographer based in Belgrade, known for his adaptability in meeting diverse client needs.
With over a decade of experience, he has refined his skills to capture the essence of businesses and their work. Stefan's ability to weave narratives into compelling and impactful visuals ensures his clients' messages resonate effectively.
While his focus is primarily on advertising work, Stefan finds fulfillment in collaborating with NGOs and small enterprises, amplifying their stories through his lens. His commitment to quality and the comfortable shooting atmosphere he cultivates have garnered him repeat business from esteemed clients such as A1 Telekom, Leo Burnett, McCann, and TBWA. -
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Stefan Hobmaier
Berlin - Munich
Stefan Hobmaier is a professional photographer who specializes in portrait and corporate photography, as well as brand narrative storytelling and reportage for magazines, agencies, and companies.
Based in Berlin and Munich, his work is known for its modern and authentic style, capturing people's attention. CEOs, employees, artists or politicians - he has vast experience portraying people from almost every field and profession.
He offers his clients multi-channel content by combining video and stills.
Stefan has a vast network of fellow creatives, which allows him to provide complete production services, from shoot preparation to film editing.
His national and international clients include Audi, BMW, Osram, Bosch, Hornbach, Intel, Intrinsic, Google, ProSiebenSat1, MAN, H&M, Porsche, Mazda, Siemens Healthineers, SZ Scala, Siemens Energy, Trumpf, Epiroc, C3, Hoffmann&Campe, Territory, Condé Nast, Laut von Leise, Interone, Thjnk, Impulse, Forbes, Bloomberg Business Week, FourFourTwo, Haymarket, Stern, Redwood, wordsearch group, Tonic, Aller Leisure and various international clients, agencies, B2B and B2C magazines.