Julio Bárcena works with fashion brands, advertising agencies and design studios promoting their graphic image. He creates photographs and film that make a difference and turn the marketing budgets into memorable images.

Julio Bárcena has over 22 years' experience creating commercially relevant images for advertising, fashion 
and portrait, with a perfect balance between art and communication. His master skills in lighting, creative knowledge, and attention to detail allow him to develop a personal style characteristic of a special talent to grasp the soul of the people he portraits and the spirit of the objects which he photographs.

He has worked for clients such as Coca-Cola, Repsol, Bayer, Novo Nordisk, Sony, Cruz Roja, and ADIF, among others, and regularly publishes in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel or La Vanguardia.

“My mission is to change the world with extraordinary images, where people feel recognised and represented.”

Celin May is a fashion and lifestyle photographer based in Vienna and Copenhagen.

With years of experience in these fields, she focuses on capturing the essence of people and environments, creating visually stunning content for brands around the world. Her clients include brands such as Cartier, Charles & Keith, and Gabor. Her work has also been published in magazines such as Elle.

Celin continues to push creative boundaries and inspire others with her unique perspective and commitment to her passion.

Avenger Team is a creative agency specialising in photography, video, beauty, and styling. They represent a range of outstanding visual artists, managing their productions worldwide. Each artist has their own unique visual language.

The talents from their Fashion & Beauty division are prominently featured in this Spotlight: the rising star Julia Ketsch and the experienced Dirk Bader. Also highlighted are the motion works of CRPTC Child, Ian Hurtado, and Red Cat - Jhenyfy Muller.

The agency was founded in 2001 by Sylvia Weinmann, with Kathrin Baumann joining in 2023 to head the video division. Both bring many years of experience in photography and film production.

Avenger operates transparently, flexibly, and purposefully, always in close cooperation with clients. From conception to post-production, regardless of format, size, or location, every detail is managed. Avenger's comprehensive services include artist representation, client consultation, casting, production, and more.

All recent shoots and the latest news can be seen at avenger-photographers.com.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, American commercial photographer Jason Christopher discovered his love for haute couture fashion and imagery while working at a luxury boutique in Kansas City. His passion for high-end photography led him to South Florida, where he pursued formal education in art school. After earning a degree in photography, he honed his craft professionally along the East Coast. Today, Jason Christopher continues to undertake projects across the United States and internationally.

With over 15 years of experience, Christopher is an international, award-winning fashion and advertising photographer who has worked with a long list of iconic brands such as Victoria's Secret, La Senza, Express and Under Armour, while also working with world-class agencies. His portfolio showcases an impressive scope of photographic work across fashion, lifestyle, product, and pet photography. He works confidently and collaboratively with unparalleled success, regardless of the assignment.

Valued for his creative approach and conceptual vision, Christopher’s commercial work showcases a dynamic range from light and airy to modern and moody. Through uncomplicated compositions and an impeccable approach to lighting, whether on location or in studio, he excels by rising to the challenge and maintains the same philosophy that “simplicity is key, don’t overthink it”.

Murasaki Agency is a leading hub for creative content production and talent management.

With a long career in fashion styling, photography, trend analysis and online marketing, Murasaki Agency mastered the art of delivering quality content production.

"We specialise in production, creative direction and styling for artists, campaigns, editorials and lookbooks. Our services include an analysis of the latest trends in the field of fashion, consultancy in online marketing, visual marketing and innovative fashion direction for creatives and brands.

We have done editorials for more than 50 magazines worldwide, including Vogue, L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Numero, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Nylon, Neo2, Carbon Copy, Vanidad and many more. We have also worked for brands and companies such as Viktor & Rolf, Burberry, Cartier, WGSN, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Mango, Mussi, Santa-Crux, Cliqué, Katakkasu, Black Limba and Rio Athletics, among others."

Renowned globally for his meticulous eye for detail and cinematic style, star photographer Christian Angerer's portfolio features an array of stunning images of models, Hollywood stars, and music legends. Each of his photographs captures a moment that feels as if it’s been lifted directly from a feature film.

Christian’s creative prowess has earned him numerous international awards, including the prestigious Cannes Lions and multiple awards from the Art Directors Club. Most recently, he was honoured with the Gold Award for “Photographer of the Year (Germany)” by an esteemed international jury.

Christian is based in Munich, Germany, but he can be found strolling through New York, Barcelona, Cape Town, Paris and Venice frequently.

Christian’s talent for infusing magic into the ordinary and revealing the extraordinary sets him apart as an exceptional photographer.

For information, please contact Manon.

The new Showcase Latin America & The Caribbean highlights the creative power and the extraordinary variety of locations in the region.

Welcome to our new edition of Showcase Latin America & The Caribbean. This edition includes the work of talented photographers, full service production companies, artists' representatives, equipment rental facilities and a stylist.

Fashion brands and global retailers continue their love story with Latin America. Levi's, C&A, and Tory Burch have recently conducted photoshoots in Mexico, while Free People and Boden have done so in Chile and Colombia, respectively. You will also get to know some of the region's finest creatives and their recent projects with Samsung and Shein, see behind-the-scenes images featuring high-quality equipment, and learn about international artists and stylists who work in both Europe and the Americas.

Our featured editorial was captured by photographer Andrés Martí. The subjects of the portraits are people deprived of their freedom: eight of the 124,590 individuals who are in various penitentiary centers in Colombia. The series is called 'Reverdecer' (To Turn Green Again) and is a reflection on the concept of waiting as a cathartic process.

And finally, here’s a selection of events & exhibitions you shouldn’t miss:

The Santiago International Film Festival (SANFIC) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, during which it has established itself as a benchmark for the international film industry and a showcase for Chilean creators and directors. From 18th to 25th August.

Genealogies and Dissidences represents a new phase where the collections of Mexico's MUAC occupy a dedicated section of the building. This phase features simultaneous exhibitions of various cores, which will be periodically renewed. These cores can be historical explorations, the presentation of a large-scale installation or essayistic groupings.

Vagabond Films is a leading production service company in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Switzerland, and the USA.

VGBND Colombia: A production paradise.

The Colombian film industry has seen exponential growth due to favorable incentives that have attracted foreign investments, significantly strengthening the national audiovisual sector and reaching top international production standards.

Vagabond Films has both benefited from and contributed to the industry's blossoming and over the years has become Colombia's #1 production service company in advertising.

Colombia is among the most cost-effective countries in the Western Hemisphere for production, talent and buyout costs, as well as general travel expenses.

Overall production costs are approximately 25% to 35% cheaper than in Mexico and Brazil, and about 15% to 25% cheaper than in Argentina and Chile.

Colombia is not unionised, neither for crew nor for talent, which allows a certain level of flexibility and notable cost reduction.

Clients include: Facebook, P&G, Coca-Cola, HPE, AMD, and Logitech.

Recent projects: Coca-Cola, Member’s Mark, Logitech, HPE and State Street Global Advisors.

Gregory Allen is a distinguished fashion, beauty, and advertising photographer who splits his time between Mexico City and New York. Originally hailing from Seattle, he pursued his studies in Visual Arts and Psychology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. His career took off in Italy, where he collaborated with Oliviero Toscani and the Benetton team.

In 2004, Gregory's exceptional talent was recognised with a National Geographic prize, and in 2010, Popular Photography magazine honored him as one of the 'Top Pros.' His impressive achievements continued, and he was named 'Photographer of the Year 2017' by Mexico's Fashion Digital Awards.

For the past 15 years, Gregory has traveled the globe, working with prestigious brands like L'Oréal, Maybelline New York, Prada Mexico, Coppel, El Palacio de Hierro, Gerber, and Nestlé. His stunning photography has also graced the pages of renowned magazines such as Glamour, InStyle, Travel+Leisure, and Harper's Bazaar.

"We are a production company with 20 years of experience, specialising in tailored photo and film services for high fashion, beauty, and celebrities. Our commitment to excellence has firmly established us as industry leaders.

With offices in Mexico City, Barcelona, and Bogota, we provide a truly global perspective to enhance your projects. We are resolute in our pursuit of innovative and efficient solutions to meet your creative needs. Moreover, our knack for pinpointing the perfect locations has been a game-changer, creating the ideal backdrop for our projects.

At HABITANT, we transcend the typical production company role. We are not just here for the short term; we are your dedicated, long-term partners, committed to bringing your ideas to life in the most impactful ways."