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Spotlight Magazine
Michael Weber Photography
New York
With fifteen years experience as an interior and architectural photographer, Michael Weber delivers precise and unique imagery by combining compositional and technical skills with a strong understanding of materials, structure and form.
Specialising in luxury boutique hotel design, Michael’s images have helped promote and define some of the worlds most notable new hotels. Based in New York City, assignments have taken him throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He also maintains an office in Taipei.
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Mel Yates
London
Whether shooting stills or video of interiors and architecture to portraiture and advertising, award-winning photographer Mel Yates is known for the creativity, experience and empathy he brings to all his shoots, as well as his ability to uncover and capture the best in any situation or environment – whatever the subject.
Recent projects include directing a series of videos of flagship ME Hotels in London, Spain and Mexico; Design Masterclass - his second book with interior designer Kelly Hoppen and a collection of celebrity portraits for an exclusive new boutique hotel in London's Notting Hill. Advertising images include a Philippe Starck development in Mumbai - featured as the wrap-around cover of The Times of India. Editorial commissions include The Sunday Times Style and German Architectural Digest. Commercial projects range from Pearl Yachts in the UK to brochures for leading department stores including Manor in Switzerland and Indigo Living in Hong Kong.
His London agent is One Represents, and his interiors archive is syndicated by OTTO in New York.
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John Bellenis Photography - Hotels and Resorts
Boston
John Bellenis is known internationally as one of the world’s leading photographers of hotels, resorts, luxury vacation clubs and destinations.
Originally from England, John moved from his central London studio to his current base in Boston, USA to concentrate on hospitality and travel photography. John’s work takes him throughout North and South America, the Caribbean and Europe and he is always available to travel further afield. He is an approved vendor for all of the major hotel brands, but he also loves shooting independent and boutique properties, as well as destinations for tourist bureaus.
John travels with an experienced stylist, and together they bring their own level of excitement for the hospitality and travel industries to every shoot - making them creative, stress free, fun and on budget.
Email his agent Jean Reese-Gibson or call on +1 207.633.3416 for rates and availability. John’s direct number is +1 508.367.4770.
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Michele Curel
Barcelona
Michele Curel, a New Yorker based in Barcelona, has been a professional photographer for more than 25 years specialised in architecture, interiors, hospitality, travel and portrait photography.
Michele enjoys working closely with her clients to obtain the best results with photos that will sell her client's products (be they buildings or hotels) by creating photos that make you “want to be there”. Michele always delivers on brand, on time and on budget.
Speaking various languages and having an international outlook on life has made it easy for prestigious clients far and wide to hire her for shoots in Europe, the United States, Africa and the Middle East.
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Showcase Magazine
Studioreskos
Interiors & Exteriors & Fashion Photographers
Nikos Reskos was born in Athens. In 1997, after two years of studies in Florence, he started working as a professional photographer.
He specializes in architectural and fashion photography and during the last decade has undertaken a diverse range of prestigious assignments, including cooperation with leading European magazines, major hotel chains accross the globe, top fashion designers and international shipping corporations.
Blending his unique ability to control and manipulate daylight with cutting-edge digital photography, Nikos creates images carrying his passion for precision and perfection. Well-known for his professional integrity, he has built a strong client base maintained through long-lasting relationships.
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PG Photographicas
Camera accessories/ photo
pg photographicas is a professional rental house located in the centre of Lisbon, offering high-end equipment for photographers and production teams across Portugal with maximum support. The company is highly experienced in working with international teams and responding to different challenges for every project.
The range available includes the most established brands:
- Flash - Profoto 8a - B3 - B4 - Light Shaping Tools.
- HMI/Tungsten - Briese, Arri, Kino Flo.
- Reflectors - Sunbounce, Westcott.
- Digital - Canon, Phase One, Hasselblad, Apple.
- Video - Marshall, Zacuto, Manfrotto.
- Production - Magliner, E-Z Up, Foldit, iWorkCase.
- Grip - Manfrotto, Avenger, Gitzo.
- Special - UK Underwater Housing, Jet Stream.
The experienced pg team operates long business hours and also provides a 24/7 emergency service. Equipment can be supplied on location, to the studio, to the hotel, or wherever is needed.
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Farol Design Hotel
Hotels
Cascais is a town of charming old houses and cobbled streets huddled around a graceful bay on Portugal’s spectacular Estoril Coast. A short walk from its historical centre stands the Farol Hotel, a daring architectural project directly overlooking the Atlantic and the delightful fishing boats of the local Marina.
Housed in a remodeled 19th-century mansion once owned by the Count of Cabral, the Farol Hotel combines the old and new infrastructure with a unique contemporary design, resulting in a harmonious bridge in time. All spaces have been redefined in sophisticated black and white, making the contrast between modern, minimalist interior and historic, traditional exterior even more striking.
The garden area has been rearranged to further blur the boundaries between the hotel and its stunning natural surroundings.
30 guest rooms and three suites offer stunning ocean views - amongst them, nine designer rooms individually “dressed for bliss” by acclaimed Portuguese fashion designers. Room amenities include a hydro-massage bath tub, king or twin size bed, cable TV, Wi-Fi, safe-deposit box and, in some cases, a balcony or terrace. Though Lisbon is only a 25-minute drive away and the shopping streets and esplanades of downtown Cascais right around the corner, guests may find it hard to leave the dazzling design environment of the Farol Hotel.
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Production Istanbul
Istanbul
Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.
Thanks to a large network, Production Istanbul can produce anywhere in the world, particularly in Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, Brazil, Israel, China, UAE, Egypt, Croatia, Macedonia, Thailand and Bali.
The company provides a full range of services, including casting, vehicle rental, equipment hire, experienced bi-lingual crews, full production service, hotel bookings, insurance, location scouting, permits, location management, lighting rental, medical assistance, special effects, stunt people, trained animals, on site catering, props sourcing, and more.
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Graham Shearer
Fashion photographers
Graham Shearer has been a fashion photographer for 30 years. During this time he has risen to the top of his profession in Australia, shooting for all the leading fashion magazines including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Marie Claire. His advertising clients include Country Road, David Jones, Seafolly, Sheridan, Ella Baché, De Beers, L’Oréal and the Viceroy Hotel Group. He has had a 20 year long relationship with the underwear brand Elle Macpherson Intimates and has photographed Elle Macpherson around the world at various stages of her career.
For seven years Graham was based in Paris where he achieved an equal success. As a regular contributor to French publications such as Madame Figaro, he was able to travel extensively photographing fashion editorials in exotic locations around the world.
Graham’s work is renowned for his ability to capture not only the essential beauty of the female (and male) models he photographs, but also the beauty and the significance of the location or environment in which they are situated. Since departing Australia four years ago, he has lived in LA where he is in great demand as a celebrity photographer. He also spent time in the South of France and New York, where he still has an agent. Graham recently returned to Sydney and plans to remain there for the coming years.
Graham is represented by The Names Agency.
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Umsjatka Rental Studio
Rental studios
Umsjatka provides the perfect infrastructure for a photo or film production. The company provides tailored support and can arrange for professional assistants and equipment. Umsjatka studios are located within an old church on one of Amsterdam's most beautiful canals, with hotels, restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops all within walking distance. Umsjatka is known for its lively coffee and dining establishments as well as its open, creative atmosphere for making film and photo concepts a reality. Each day a personal chef prepares fresh, healthy meals.