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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
Peter Bannan Singapore advertising photographers
Originally from New Zealand, Peter Bannan studied film and went on to work in the film industry. Exhibiting his personal photography led him to creative collaborations with NZ fashion designers including Karen Walker, Zambesi and Nom-D, as well as fashion shoots for a variety of magazines.
Peter established his own film company and after several award-winning campaigns for clients including Sony, he began working internationally. Working across photography and moving images, as a photographer, director and DP, often doing all three roles on his projects, he is able to produce both still and moving images for a campaign.
He likes working with people, telling stories and creating character in his images. His work has a naturalistic, personal feel, and is often hand-held and spontaneous.
Clients include Sony, Nokia, Qatar Airlines, McDonald's, Intel, Fujifilm, M1 Mobile, Philips, Coca-Cola, Hyundai, Qantas Airlines, Country Road, Samsung, J&J, Moccona Coffee, Moritz Ice Cream, Bendon Lingerie, Television NZ, Air NZ, Oyster Bay Wines, Maggi and House of Travel.
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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
Shooting Gallery Asia Singapore Photo Agent and Film Production
Established since 1987, Shooting Gallery Asia is a full service production hub offering premium commercial photography, TVC production, digital imaging, props and set building support. With facilities in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Shanghai, China, the company also has representative offices in the Maldives, New Zealand and Paris, France.
Working closely with its clients over the years, Shooting Gallery Asia has won over 120 awards, including the D&AD, the Cannes Gold Lion, the New York Gold, the Australian Pencil, the Clio Awards, the Asian Media Awards, and the Singapore Creative Circle Awards.
Besides a wide complement of professional digital stills, film and cine cameras, the company also owns the Phantom Flex and the Phantom HD Gold high-speed digital cinema cameras. "We have the knowledge, experience, quality and infrastructure to help make your next project such a joy."
Advertising agencies and clients include Contra London, Dentsu Beijing, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, JWT Amsterdam, Indonesia, Shanghai, Singapore, Vietnam, Leo Burnett India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Shanghai, Singapore, Vietnam, McCann Erickson Indonesia, Pakistan, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, Vietnam, Prakit Publicis Cambodia, Publicis Singapore, TYA Japan, Singapore, Diesel Creative Team Italy, Exit Australia, Foot Candles India, HP Worldwide, Mass Market New York, MasterCard, Nokia, Orion Corp Korea, P&G, Pod Films Australia, Siemens USA, Silver Screen New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Steffi Productions Greece, Tiger Beer, Unilever, Visa Card, and many more.
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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
Sebastian Siah Singapore advertising photographers
An accomplished photographer with a wonderful joie-de-vivre and a cheerful mien, Sebastian Siah's "anything is possible" attitude sets him apart from the 'bread and butter' exponents.
After graduating with a diploma in Graphic Design and Photography from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, he hooked up with The Shooting Gallery in 1996. It is there that his natural talent and potential was nurtured with guidance from founder, Sebastian Tan.
His passionate approach towards projects, on jobs for both television and print campaigns, quickly earned him a reputation for delivering quality work. Today, Siah (as he is known in the industry) not only is the proud owner of an impressive portfolio but also multiple awards that include D&AD, Cannes Lion, One Show, New York Fest, Ads of the World, and Luerzer's Archive 200 Best Photographer Worldwide.
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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
Peter Lau Singapore fashion photographers
London-born Peter Lau is based in Singapore, where he is known for his distinct cinematic aesthetic. He specialises in action sports and fashion.
Peter likes to elevate the ordinary and strives to capture the absolute moment - when the subject and its surroundings collide perfectly. He has brought his vision to fashion and advertising shoots for over 15 years.
Editorial clients include Wired, Fortune, Stern, Marie Claire, Elle, Luxos China, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, East, DestinAsian and Surface Asia.
International advertising clients include Agnes B, Coke Light, Gillette, IBM, Levi's Strauss, MTV, Panasonic and Sony.
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Karl Von Moller Singapore commercials / advertising directors
With a love for all things photographic, Karl Von Moller is able to utilise his knowledge to bring the best techniques and film-making processes to every project he directs.
A strong visual style mixed with the ability to garner excellent performances out of his cast enables Karl to move efficiently through any production schedule. His knowledge of post production and what can be realistically achieved is an invaluable addition to any project, and many of his past jobs have involved the heavy use of 3D workflows. Karl takes pride in his preparation for every job and spends as much time as possible researching, storyboarding, casting and finding references for every treatment he submits.
Karl enjoys working in a collaborative environment to enable the best possible results for any project.
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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
Teck Photo Singapore advertising photographers
Teck Photo has been in the business of creating beautiful imagery as professional photographers-cum-digital artists since 1997.
Teck Photo is named after Teck Hiang, the studio's chief photographer. Professionally trained through a studio career that has encompassed the full range of techniques, Teck is a skilled photographer who adds highly creative aspects to all his digital imagery.
Teck Photo provides full service to the advertising and communication industries. Visit the website for more information.
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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
ANDREA CLAIRE Singapore hair and make up artists
Known for creating luxurious skin tones and lustrous hair styles, Andrea Claire's contemporary style and joie de vivre keeps her in demand with regular and new clients alike. Andrea has a knack for forecasting the trends and translating clients' vision into reality.
Based in Singapore and represented in Canada, Andrea is a seasoned beauty expert with extensive print, runway, and on-air makeover experience. A hairstylist and make-up artist, she has worked in Toronto, Singapore, New York and many places in between. Her television and on-air makeover credits include Canada’s Stylin' Gypsies, So Chic, Canadian Idol and more.
Andrea's work has been featured in campaigns such as L'Oréal, Revlon, Lancome and P&G. She has led teams for NY Fashion Week and Canada's Fashion Week. While living in Singapore, she became a regular team member for Bazaar, Elle and Seventeen magazine shoots. A frequent 'go-to' expert, Andrea has also authored many beauty articles with tips, tricks and trends.
Celebrity clients have included Lady Antebellum, Anita Kapoor, Miranda Richardson, Sarah Slean, Alanis Morissette, Bill Nighy, The Veronicas, Natalie Imbruglia and Dayle Haddon.
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Calibre Pics Singapore full photo production
Calibre Pictures and Ideas was conceived in 2000 with the objective of creating visually and conceptually strong images. Consistently winning awards that range from Singapore's Creative Circle Awards to One Show in the US and Cannes Advertising Festival in France, most recently Jimmy's images for FHM won a Cannes Gold Lion and the Best of Show at the Creative Circle Awards 2008.
Over the past few years, Calibre's partnerships have extended to Australia and Shanghai. Most recently, the company added Thailand to its map and acquired new partners Chamni's Eye to provide mutual production support. Calibre also represents the best of Chamni's Eye's photographers. Together with Austalian partner Katapolt and its Chinese counterpart, the company is confident of providing quality production value and images of the highest calibre. Other regional expansion plans are in the pipeline, allowing image production that extends beyond local shores.
The creation of a stunning image does not depend solely on the photographer: teamwork is essential. Calibre's producers coordinate and project manage, ensuring a smooth and seamless transition from paper to print. Besides its excellent photographers, Calibre's production team is highly experienced in all matters of production, from location scouting to casting.
Clients include RSAF, PSC, Health Promotion Board, Citibank, HSBC, DBS, UOB, OCBC, Starhub, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Osim, Chivas Regal, Volkswagen and Jet Airways, to name a few.
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showcase magazine Aug 2011 singapore issue 293
Marina Bay Sands Singapore hotels
Marina Bay Sands Hotel consists of three unique hotel towers crowned by the magnificent Sands SkyPark. With over 2,500 rooms and suites, the hotel is the largest in Singapore, with rooms offering views of the South China Sea or Marina Bay and the spectacular Singapore skyline.
The hotel’s 55 suites and 18 different room types include 230 luxury suites that come with butler service and privileged access to VIP areas. Marina Bay Sands offers an array of dining experiences including Rise, featuring world cuisine along with refined wines and cocktails, while Jin Shan is a high-end restaurant serving exquisite Chinese fare. The hotel’s 24-hour in-room dining offers an extensive menu selection to tantalize the palate of guests from every region.
The Sands SkyPark is an architectural masterpiece sitting atop the hotel’s three towers. The 1.2 hectare tropical oasis with its lush, landscaped gardens are home to 250 trees and 650 plants. Hotel guests have the exclusive use of a 150-metre infinity swimming pool, while acclaimed restaurants include Sky on 57 that serves signature dishes by Singapore’s celebrity chef Justin Quek. At the opposite end of Tower 3 sits KU DÉ TA, the uber-cool lounge/restaurant hailed as Asia’s leading lifestyle destination.