Hannah Lipowsky   Amsterdam

Welcome to Showcase Netherlands, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, location scouts, and food stylists currently working out of Netherlands.

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Amsterdam Photo and Film directories.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Alex van Warmerdam - L’histoire kaputt. An exhibition and screenings of eight feature films by Alex van Warmerdam. Until 2nd September at the EYE, Amsterdam.
• Structures of Identity – Photography from The Walther Collection. An exhibition exploring how photographers from different periods and diverse cultures have used the power of the portrait to confirm or indeed critically investigate stereotypical ideas about gender, race, status and nationality. The exhibition focuses on the relationship between self-image and social identity as captured by means of photography. From 29th June to 29th August at Foam museum, Amsterdam.

Our cover image was shot by Amsterdam-based photographer Hannah Lipowsky.

Harrie de Fotograaf   Amsterdam advertising photographers

Harrie de Fotograaf and Vladimir Putin will likely never spend an afternoon drinking Stolichnaya together, thanks to Harrie's world-renowned retouching of what was once a normal portrait of the Russian president.

With an occasional flair for the provocative and a great passion for "creating the shot," Harrie, an award winning photographer, has spent the last 16+ years making his mark on the world of commercial photography – most notably in the product and advertising domain.

Having worked with clients such as Tele2, KPN, Elsevier, Brouwerij t IJ, Men's Health, Orix Aviation and Munro Tailoring (to name a few), Harrie's strength lies in his mix of creativity and technical expertise.

Visit Harrie's website to get in touch or for more information.

Aquinox Media   Utrecht Travel photographers & Directors

While John Akerman Özgüç studied neuropsychology, he focused on audiovisual art. He interned at a leading Dutch video agency and was invited for an exclusive program on sound design for animation in Canada, thanks to his album.

As movies John scored reached Toronto International Film Festival and an activist movie clip came on Canadian national television, things started to move fast. His eye for the beauty of nature made him the choice of travel agents and tour operators in Latin America and Turkey for video and photography. He did reports for Travel Atelier, Turkey's travel partner of the BBC, and a historic tour through the chambers of Karel V Grand Hotel in Utrecht.

Katelijne Verbruggen   Amsterdam

Welcome to Showcase Netherlands, brought to you by Production Paradise. This issue features some of the leading photographers, photo and film production and service companies, photo agents, location scouts, rental studios and casting agencies currently working out of Netherlands.

You can find more creative professionals and facilities for photographic and film production in our Amsterdam Photo and Film directories.

Companies including Philips, Shell, Asics, Mentos, Escada, Supertrash, Tommy Jeans, and Marie Claire, among many others, have trusted these professionals with their latest advertising campaigns and editorial shoots.

Be sure not to miss our recommended events:

• Locus: Apichatpong Weerasethakul - Cao Guimarães, photography, exhibition featuring photographs, films and installations by two acclaimed artists. Until 3rd December at EYE, Amsterdam.
• Mirroring Life, a retrospective exhibition of the work of photographer André Kertész. Until 10th January 2018 at foam museum, Amsterdam.

Our cover image was shot by Katelijne Verbruggen. Katelijne is represented by Rooff.

Amsterdam Production Services   Amsterdam commercial production

Amsterdam Production Services is The Netherland’s leading production service company. John Trapman, a Canadian abroad in Holland, leads the multi-lingual team with over 20 years’ experience providing cost effective production for commercials, features, TV and photography.

"We know how difficult it can be to shoot abroad and that is why we offer our total commitment providing for every component of production services in Holland, such as location scouting and fixing, casting, crew, equipment, studio, hotel, transportation and post-production. No project is too big to handle or too small to enjoy!"

Recent work includes:

Netflix drama - 'Sense 8'.  Director Lana Wachowski.

Nivea 8x4 - Japanese commercial.

Chinese TV production - 'Race The World'.

Photo shoot - Stylist Magazine cover of Viktor and Rolf.

“I cannot recommend John and his team more highly. Effortless, transparent, honest and good humoured; working with John was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Amsterdam is a fabulous production centre and John is a consummate professional with a wealth of experience.” Phil Barnes, UK Producer.

Pim Hendriksen   Amsterdam advertising photographers

Photographer Pim Hendriksen's work has a look and feel that is colourful, powerful and energetic and reflects his strong work ethic. His greatest strength is blending his technical knowledge of photography with his love for cars, but he enjoys working with all types of people in all kinds of situations.

He enjoys a challenge and is able to manage any high pressure situation with his laid back attitude.

He recently shot portrait campaign images for educational institute NCOI and he collaborated with Magic Media Group on a big outdoor campaign for Ink Master, a competitive reality-TV series about the best tattoo artists of the Netherlands.

hotelrebel   Amsterdam Full Service Production Companies

HOTELREBEL is a full service production company headquartered in Rotterdam. The company also uses Amsterdam as common décor.

In the scenic city of Rotterdam, HOTELREBEL works closely with the Rotterdam Film Commission and provides a full range of high-end production services, specialising in pre-production, extensive location scouting, casting, set production, editing, post-production and full project management.

"Our producers and assistants will go ‘on and on’ about the ‘what - why - how’ thing, just to make sure your production all comes together. Each result is made with the intention of sharing or talking about."

Mathilde Karrèr Photography   Amsterdam still life photographers

Mathilde Karrèr is a still life photographer from Amsterdam, currently based in Berlin and working internationally.

After a career in film, since 2012 still life photography has become her main focus. Mathilde has a keen eye for styling and has a well developed sense for creating a narrative within a single image. Working solo or with talented stylists, she strives for a high-end image, well balanced in atmosphere, colour, texture and light.

Luxury goods, jewellery, flowers, fashion accessories and dachshunds are just some of her favourite subjects to shoot. Commercially, she has worked for Montblanc, Zalando, Ace&Tate and Bugaboo. Editorially, she has shot for Vogue, Buffalozine and Highsnobiety.

Alexander Baks Photography   Amsterdam sports photographers

Alexander Baks is specialised in lifestyle, sports and interior photography. With more than 10 years of experience in photography, he can be counted on on-set and on location.

Owning his own spacious studio in a beautiful Amsterdam location allows him to fullfil all of his clients' needs.

Alexander strives every day to create better and more appealing images for his clients. He has a huge passion and talent for capturing beautiful imagery; whether it's creating an editorial or shooting advertising campaigns, he brings a signature style to all of his work.

Be sure to visit his website so see a wider selection of his work.

Bart Brussee   Amsterdam people & lifestyle photographers

Bart Brussee studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and has many years of experience as a freelance photographer. “I like so many things, every subject is a challenge to me I want to photograph the most beautiful way.”

You can recognize a real Bart photo by the light, composition, atmosphere
and emotion. “During photographing, I constantly think of the quality, is it technically usable? How is the atmosphere of the photo, does it fit in the series? I like to get inspired by the people I work with. I watch the trends, but I don’t like to be ruled by them. Therefore I follow my own ideas, which results in the most beautiful things”.

Technically a lot has changed the last few years for photographers. The only thing that never changes is the photography itself; a good photo from 1900 is still a good photo! Bart's best photos are exactly like this: timeless.