C PRODUCTIONS   Amsterdam full photo production

C Productions, based in Amsterdam and founded by Ian Snieders, provides premium production support to make beautiful imagery possible from still photography to motion content.

C Productions stands for “Custom Made Productions” and it shows clients the best that The Netherlands has to offer.

"Our dedicated team of experienced producers offers full-service production or just the parts you need help with. We bring together all the aspects of a shoot including crew selection, casting, locations, logistics, schedules, and permits to deliver the best shots possible while ensuring an efficient and enjoyable shoot experience.

Over the years we have collaborated on many successful campaigns with the very best creatives, photographers, directors, producers and crew. Our production focus means we can be fast and flexible, accommodating changing briefs and quick turnarounds and our passion for production and people means that we always have a great time along the way.

C Productions handles every aspect of production, making the entire shoot a rewarding and stress-free experience.”

Rooff   Amsterdam Photo Agency and Full Service Production

ROOFF is a worldwide-operating, Amsterdam-based production company with over 18 years of experience in producing photo shoots (commercial, fashion and projects) and film (commercials and videos).

"We emphasise speed and efficiency, without sacrificing craft."

ROOFF has produced for clients like Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, Zara, Tommy Hilfiger, Hunkemöller and Condé Nast amongst others.

Ofir Abe   Amsterdam advertising photographers

Ofir Abe is a working professional with a dark creative mind. Renowned for his quirky portraits of light-searching and intriguing mood, he has been recognised by Lürzer’s Archive and featured on their 200 BEST Ad Photographers Worldwide 2021/22 issue.

With a history as a graphic designer in the advertising agencies' world, he is equipped with the right experience and knowledge for a successful campaign.

Based in Amsterdam and Tel Aviv, Ofir creates commercial work, fashion and corporate portraiture in the studio or on location, anywhere in the world.

His clientele includes the biggest law firms and tech firms in Israel, fashion brands and theatre productions in the Netherlands. His work has been published in numerous fashion and media magazines.

Ofir is a people’s person and part of any team he fuses with, and he has a super enthused approach to work. Usually retouching his own work, he supplies an all-in-one product from planning to final winning image.

"I invite you to reach out and combine our minds in our next creative endeavour."

STUDIO_M   Amsterdam food and drink production

"At STUDIO_M we are serious about making food look good! Because we’re both mad about anything food and photography related for as long as we can remember, we believe we can confidently declare ourselves experts."

Working from a large Amsterdam-based studio, the _M team can make (almost) anything happen for their clients; giving life to their ideas or helping out with brainstorming on how to take on a project. From large sets with loads of props and models, to making a single glass of beer take its moment of glory. Always stretching the possibilities of any budget by coming up with nifty ideas on how to make a product look even more beautiful or a project even more efficient.

Most of the services are produced in house: concept, production, recipe development, post production, video production and editing.

"You’re more than welcome in our Amsterdam-based studio to have a freshly brewed coffee and to discuss the possibilities. Or, to just give us a (video)call."

cake film & photography   Amsterdam Full Production Services and Artist Representation

Cake Film & Photography is a production company, creative agency and line production company facilitating full service productions; they are based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

"Our roster of directors, photographers, and creatives boasts both more established names and emerging talent and we have extensive expertise in producing all kinds of imagery, from tv commercials and editorial shoots, to digital campaigns, music videos and even the odd documentary. We offer creative solutions suitable for any project and any budget."

• Extensive roster of creatives.
• Highly experienced crew, low rates compared to rest of Europe.
• International DPs.
• Diverse Casting due to multicultural population.
• Small country - all areas easily accessible.
• Centrally located in Europe.
• Schiphol airport, 15 minutes from Amsterdam.
• Experienced in celebrity handling.

Thomas van Schaik photography   Amsterdam still life photographers

Thomas van Schaik is an Amsterdam-based studio photographer specialising in still life, product, design and occasionally food. He uses a clean and human approach to make sure the products shine.

Besides shooting for renowned clients such as Philips, JBL, VIVO, Delush Fragrances and many magazines, he likes to create personal work, which has been recognised by the Dutch photographers awards.

Although he is predominantly a studio photographer, he likes to shoot on location as well.

Jan Ruinard Productions   Amsterdam Full Production Services

Jan Ruinard Productions is a Dutch service production company for photo & film productions.

"We provide services tailored to the needs of Dutch teams worldwide and of international photographers, directors, fashion brands and production companies working in The Netherlands (Amsterdam-Rotterdam). For our clients, we take care of all organisational and productional activities – including excellent location services – both for fashion, automotive, sports and advertising productions.

Over the years we’ve accumulated an extensive image database of excellent locations in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and other areas and cities of The Netherlands: redeveloped industrial sites, a beautiful 100-mile coastal area, picturesque city canals, top of the bill modern architecture, daylight lofts and studios: in short, a wide range of locations for every possible production.

Our motto since the foundation of our company in 2003 has been and will be in the future: for every brief and every budget!"

HotelRebel   Amsterdam

Welcome to Showcase Benelux, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo & film production companies, studios, services for photo and film production and equipment rental working out of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. 

More creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production are available in our Amsterdam (Photo / Film) and Brussels (Photo / Film) directories.

Brands and publications including Karl Lagerfeld, Calvin Klein, L'Officiel, Adidas, ID Magazine, Zara, Hyundai, Another Magazine, Weleda, Wrangler, and Dust Magazine among others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure to catch our recommended events:

• The Comics Art Museum wishes to highlight the effervescence of the contemporary Belgian comic strip art. United Comics of Belgium presents the work of 27 Belgian comic artists from different generations, genres and communities. Until 12th September at Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée.
• Issei Suda (1940-2019) is a famous name in the world of Japanese photography, yet he remains relatively unknown in Europe. FOMU wants to change this with a first retrospective of his work outside Japan. Issei Suda - My Japan until 3rd October at FOMU, Antwerp.

Our cover image was shot by Julia Marino. Production by HotelRebel.

Rooff   Amsterdam PHOTO & FILM PRODUCTION

ROOFF is a worldwide operating, Amsterdam-based production company with over 18 years of experience in producing photo shoots (commercial, fashion and projects) and film (commercials and videos).

"We emphasise speed and efficiency, without sacrificing craft."

ROOFF has produced for clients like Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, ZARA, Tommy Hilfiger, Hunkemöller and Condé Nast amongst others.

La Quadra TV   Amsterdam commercial production

La Quadra is a production company based in Valencia, Madrid and Amsterdam; their strategic shooting situation permits them to work all over Spain and The Netherlands. 

"Our experience of more than 14 years enables us to provide services in photo and film production at any stage of the process: conception, production and post-production. We offer creativity, directors, big variety of locations, local suppliers, logistics, casting and international crews.

Due to the current situation, we offer the option to produce and direct your projects in many locations through our streaming system; you will feel as if you were actually there. 360º cams at the set and direct communication (visual and sound) with directors, producers or ADs, completes the traditional set up of streaming.

This are some of our clients: ING, Nike, Aston Martin, Ford, ADO, Balearia and many more. 

We procure creative solutions for all your projects. We are experienced, efficient, fast and fair."