Frans Kuypers   Amsterdam photo agents

Frans Kuypers Photographers Agent has more than 20 years experience and is renowned for representing high quality professional advertising photographers.

Based in Holland, Frans Kuypers represents outstanding talents throughout Europe.

Kurt Stallaert   Amsterdam advertising photographers

Kurt Stallaert was born in Belgium in 1969. His work is often inspired by current social and cultural issues, to which he adds a touch of humour. His portfolio contains a good mix between commissioned and non-commissioned editorial work.

Kurt has received several Eurobest Awards including gold in the NY Festival and he is listed in the top 10 world ranking of advertising photographers by Luerzer's International Archive.

He works in Europe, New York, Los Angeles, Asia and Africa.

Magic Group   Amsterdam retouching

Since the founding of Magic Amsterdam in 1999 and Magico Barcelona in 2006, Magic has worked in partnership with some of the world's most renowned art directors and photographers.

Magic has assembled a group of creative digital retouchers, CGI artists and illustrators who consistently produce work of the highest standard. A selection of eye-catching and award-winning creative projects can be found on the company's website.

The team's specific qualities and specialist knowledge can be adapted to the needs of every individual job. Magic always looks for the best route to optimise creative output without loosing sight of timing and cost control.

Pablo Delfos   Amsterdam

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Amsterdam, brought to you by Production Paradise. We present the very best of the Dutch visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Film and Photo directories.

Be sure to check out our featured events:

• De Parade will see theatre performances, renowned musicians and talented filmmakers visit a number of Dutch cities, calling at Amsterdam from July 31st - August 16th.
• Brazil Contemporary, until August 23rd. Presented between Rotterdam's leading museums, Brazilian culture comes to the city on the Maas.
• Film by the Sea, Vlissingen, September 11th - 20th. Films ranging from major Hollywood blockbusters to smaller art-house productions will be presented at this new international film event.
• Netherlands Film Festival, Utrecht, September 23rd - October 2nd. A selection of Dutch features, documentaries, shorts and television dramas are to be screened and judged, with 'Golden Calf Awards' in 13 different categories.

Our cover photo was shot by Pablo Delfos.

Wagner Productions Amsterdam   Amsterdam full photo production

Wagner Productions Amsterdam-Vienna produces photo shoots in Europe and throughout the world.

Based between Austria and Holland, the company also offers full local support for advertising and fashion shoots in these countries and the entire Alpine region.

Recent projects include:

• Campaigns for Credit Suisse, Volkswagen Touareg and Sympatex, photographed by Mats Cordt.
• BMW Z4 brochure, shot by Emir Haveric (Klein Photographen).
• Mitsubishi Lancer, photographed by Ebo Fraterman in Portugal and Chicago.
• Audi, shot by Frithjof Ohm (Schierke Photographers) on location in the Austrian Alps.

Unit Creative Management Amsterdam   Amsterdam photo agents

With more than 20 years of experience, Amsterdam-based Unit C.M.A. is one of the leading agencies for photography and illustration.

The company's creatives are internationally renowned and widely acclaimed for their unique expertise and passion for their craft.

Clients include: Adidas, Saks Fifth Avenue, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Canon, Hugo Boss, BMW, Suit Supply, Volkswagen and Sony.

Recent projects include:

• 'The Cool Campaign' for Adidas by Barrie Hullegie.
• Loveman by Maurice Heesen.

Produktie! Jan Ruinard   Amsterdam full photo production

Over the past three months, Produktie! Jan Ruinard has been working for both national and international clients Saab, McDonald's and Heineken.

However, May was a different story. "No telephone, no work - there was nothing going on in Dutch commercial photography, so I drank too much. But now it's June and I have new hope and a new spirit. Damn the recession! Damn the financial markets! Let's get back to work again!"

Maaike Koning   Amsterdam advertising photographers

Maaike Koning's photographic style can be described as portrait and social documentary photography.

She will sometimes set up her images in advance, but generally she prefers to wait for the right moment - a spontaneous movement or emotion which inspires her to take a picture.

In her photographs, Maaike tries to create something special out of what might (initially) seem 'ordinary'.

Ulla Models   Amsterdam fashion models

Ulla Models was founded in 1978 and is now the longest-running top fashion agency in the Netherlands.

With Michael de Bree and Samuel Dobrowolski at the bookings table since 2006, Ulla Models focuses on the high-end editorial fashion market.

With a great scouting network the agency can present new international editorial faces each season. Ulla Models works with the top agencies in New York, London, Paris and Milan.

De Casting Studio   Amsterdam people models

Founded in 2005 by the renowned Dutch Casting Agency, De Casting Studio is located in the heart of Amsterdam and specialises in recruiting, casting and booking actors and models for commercials, web virals, corporate films, movies and television shows. In order to offer its customers real diversity, the agency recruits new faces on a daily basis.

The Casting Studio is a member of the bMCB, a Dutch association for model and casting agencies that ensures guaranteed quality. 

Visit the website for more information about De Casting Studio and the bMCB.