cape town Sep 2015

One League Creative Management represents premier local and international photographers, hair and make-up artists and stylists. The agency prides itself in showcasing its talent across numerous platforms including advertising, fashion, portraiture, beauty, food and décor.

Recent project include H&M Kids, Taj Maldives, New York Magazine, Vice Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Flair Magazine, La Petit Magazine, Falke, Hemen | Biarritz, DFuse Scandinavia and Design Scene Magazine.

Infidels was founded in 1996 and has always endeavoured to represent the highest calibre of professional artist. "We believe a picture speaks a thousand words." Latest work includes:

• Justin Polkey - Woolworths, Elle, MRP, Markhams, US Polo.
• Daniella Midenge - SA Swimsuit, Revs Magazine, Sly 010, Bwatt Magazine, Glamroxx.
• Caroline Mackintosh - Virgin Active, Glamour Magazine, Old Khaki, Levi's, Seven Seas, MRP, Marie Claire.
• Kevin Mackintosh - Yardley, Christies, Cape Velvet, At Large Magazine.
• Betina Du Toit - Edgars, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Russh Magazine.
• Hendrik Nennecke - Impressionen, John Players, OTTO, Marco Tozzi.
• Sacha Waldman - Coca-Cola, Remy Martin, Firstwatch, Cell C, Malta Guinness.
• Merle Titus - Castle Lite, SA Swimsuit, Pernod Ricard, KWV, Clorets, Revlon, Levi's, Scottish Leader, Lexus.
• Amori Birch - Virgin Active, Glamour, First Watch, Remy Martin, GQ, Oudemeester, Levi's, Castle Lite.
• Anya Fichtenmeyer - Conleys Magazine, Blue Magazine, Superior Mag.
• Josephin Martens - Nivea, Trendy Magazine, Men's Health, Marie Claire Russia, Glamour Italy, Superior Mag.

Artists & Legends is the hot new agency in Cape Town. The agency represents advertising, lifestyle, fashion, children, car, celebrity and documentary photographers. Directors, a DoP, stylists and illustrators; all are experienced in working for the international market.

The agency also offers full service production of print campaigns and moving images in South Africa and across Africa. Its in-house producer has two decades of global production experience and can tailor-make any size budget.

"We could name drop all the amazing people and brands we’ve worked with but we prefer to just do good work. We’d love to hear from you!"

For nearly a decade, Cape Town-based photographer Morné van Zyl has quietly gone about the task of perfecting the art of people photography. Whether he’s shooting high-profile commercial campaigns, special unit production stills or editorial features, his comfortable and easy manner with his subjects ensures he always inspires the right performance to support his client's brand message. In the case of portraits, he has the unfailing ability to capture the true essence of the person he’s photographing.

Morné has an efficient and uncomplicated approach to producing outstanding images. This approach, along with his renowned ability to work under pressure, has earned him a reputation as one of South Africa's top portrait and commercial photographers. It has also made him the photographer of choice for many local and international editorial clients, advertising agencies and production companies.

Clients include Qatar Airways, Puma, British Airways, Virgin, SA Rugby, Sanlam, eTV, Discovery, Kulula, Men’s Health, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated, Women’s Health, Wired UK, Red Bull, Condé Nast Traveller, Financial Times UK, Sky Sports and Business Day. He is perhaps best-known for his series of provocative close-up portraits which has been the subject of several print and online features.

Dave Kennedy is a Lifestyle, Kids and Sports Photographer who lives between Cape Town, Dubai and France with his family. He has a very spontaneous style of shooting and finds inspiration in happy people, colours and light.

If not shooting for big brands such as Emirates Airways, Samsung, Oil of Olay and Nestlé, Dave can always be found with his family surfing at his local surf break in the little fishing village of Kommetjie.

Dave is represented by Agent Emma - Cape Town, Magnet Connect - Dubai, and Gallery Stock - New York.

Alexa Singer is a fashion, lifestyle and advertising photographer who loves the big outdoors, often capturing epic landscapes in her photos. She is known for highly emotive work as well as for capturing the moment.

As an image-maker she is constantly on the move, travelling for her work or just for the experience. Recent campaigns include Montazure Resorts, Florena, Johnson & Johnson, and Alchemy Magazine.

Nick Aldridge started as a photojournalist almost 20 years ago and now focuses on editorial and advertising. Nick specializes in Portraiture, Lifestyle, Travel, Sports and Advertising.

His soulful, yet classical images always aim at a deep connection to the subject.

Equally comfortable in studio and on location, shooting from the hip or composing complex images for post-production, Nick’s work has appeared in hundreds of magazine features and numerous campaigns. 

Having just returned from a trip through the Maldives for a surfing magazine, he is back in the studio shooting horses, dancers and a personal portrait series. Clients include Nederburg, Van Ryn’s Brandy, Engen, Alexander Forbes, Democratic Alliance, Runner’s World, Bicycling and Women’s Health.

Albie Bredenhann is an award-winning commercial and advertising photographer based out of Johannesburg, shooting assignments in both Cape Town and Durban.

Specialising in food and product photography, he indulges in his love of manipulating light to his will, and with his friendly and outgoing personality he has also excelled in shooting local celebrity portraits for both local and international publications.

Albie has worked for both local and international clients including The Wall Street Journal, Total, Unilever, USN, Ogilvy's, ninety9cents and Channel 10 Australia.

Visit his website to see more of his work.

Debra Roets is a Cape Town-based photographer with loads of energy and the ability to make people feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.

“When you lift the camera to frame there is a moment of silent communication where your subject has the right to turn away or allow you an intimate moment into the lives.”

Debra has had the privilege of working both locally and internationally over the years for a broad spectrum of clients, including Capri-sonne, Blue Band, Tommy Hilfiger, Matalan, Cardinal Blond, Jillz, Wickse, Nestlé, Protest, Frontline, Getty Images and locally Guinness, MTN, Santam, Woolworths, Truworths, Ackermans, Castle, Choice and Hunters Dry.

Denver Hendricks has been a Cape Town-based photographer for over a decade. Over the years, his work has evolved from shooting various subject matter for ad agencies, design studios and magazines to being more specialised, shooting technical still life with a strong focus on food and beverage, collaborating and working with many great brands.

His diverse portfolio displays a combination of his technical and creative abilities, both in studio and location. His drive and enthusiasm remains constant, which is evident in the images he has created. He constantly aims to deliver to his own high standards.

"Professional, easy going and hassle-free, he's the nice guy photographer you want to work with."

Casey Bertie is a talented Cape Town-based photographer specialising in kids fashion and advertising.

Working both locally and internationally, he has made a success of his chosen niche. Whether it be photographing or filming kids or shooting stop animation, it is clear in Casey's attitude and the final product that he thoroughly enjoys what he does.

His fun and understanding attitude towards shooting kids gives him the ability to capture emotive imagery, truly expressing his own inner child.

10-4 Africa is gearing up for another season of endless possibilities and is delighted to present a selection of their favourite work from the past few months.

• 1664 Kronebourg’s 2015 campaign with creative director Volker Gehr (c/o Fred & Farid) and photographer Kevin Mackintosh (c/o Serlin Associates).
• Anthropologie’s May look book with creative director Whitney Critchley and photographer Will Davidson (c/o M.A.P).
• BHLDN’s Summer 2015 campaign with creative director Tracy Showalter and photographer Kevin Mackintosh (c/o Serlin Associates).
• Beyond by Lexus magazine story with art director Hank Park and photographer Maciek Pzoga (c/o Monsieur L’Agent).
• 3.1 Phillip Lim campaign shot in Bhutan with photographer Viviane Sassen (c/o WeFolk).
• Shell’s social development campaign with photographer Christopher Pillitz (c/o Gill Turner).
• Air France’s advertising campaign with photographers Sofia Sanchez and Mauro Mongiello (c/o Art Department Europe).

The Cape Town based team can’t wait to collaborate with the world’s best in what looks to be their busiest season yet.

Renowned for commitment and personalised service in producing amazing campaigns, Gavin Schneider Productions is in its 18th year of operation. The team offers full production support in every aspect, including sourcing and casting model talent at the company's in-house casting facilities. Its dedicated and experienced producers and accounting team ensure smooth running production is guaranteed.

Gavin Schneider Productions looks forward to what is promising to be another amazing season, especially with such a favourable rate of exchange ensuring SA is the most competitive destination right now.

Recent work from 2015 includes L&M Cigarettes, Pantene, Davidoff, Beck’s Beer, Dukoral, Lidl, Deutsche Post, BarclayCard, Johnson & Johnson, Avon, Homebase and Tu Sainsbury.

Magic Mountain Productions is a Cape Town based production company offering a complete service for advertising campaigns, catalogue shoots, editorial magazine work as well as moving images, small film and video productions and documentaries.

Sabina, Director of Magic Mountain, has recognised that times have changed. Flexibility, small budgets and shorter productions are in demand but quality must not suffer. Magic Mountain offers huge experience without expensive frills - all within a client’s budget.

It is the personal touch and German efficiency, as well as the passion for the industry and their people that makes Magic Mountain Productions different. Contact Sabina to get a detailed quote.

After a very successful season, First Productions has spent the winter months sourcing new locations, negotiating great rates, visiting clients in Germany and even producing a winter production in July for Walder Shoes. The company also just received the fantastic results from its TV commercial for SWAN Insurance Mauritius, shot in Cape Town.

Now in full swing on pre-production for the upcoming season, the team is looking forward to welcoming regular clients back to Cape Town. Already confirmed are BMW, Heine, Impressionen, Lidl and Nivea, with many more expected to take advantage of the fantastic exchange rates.

First Productions, established in 1987 is one of the longest running and most experienced production houses in South Africa. The company facilitates the production of all photographic shoots and television commercials and is committed to providing the highest degree of personal service, with a strictly “No Problem” attitude.

"Our crew are highly experienced, willing to go the extra mile to make each production smooth, trouble free and, of course, right on budget too."

Episode Media Productions is a full service production company based in Cape Town, , Barcelona and Lisbon, specialising in TVC and photography productions. The team offers the highest level in production services as well as a selection of breathtaking locations from around the world to clients in the advertising and fashion industries.

The company has the knowledge to produce in various cities and countries such as Cape Town, Durban, Namibia, Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Madrid and Lisbon.

Episode Media Productions understands the need for speedy research and image distribution, and as a result has built a streamlined database with detailed location options and essential information for clients.

Featured in this Showcase is a sneak preview of EuroConnection South Africa's latest music video, produced and directed by Julie Van Damme and Carey Lagoe. 'Blue Bird' by singer/songwriter Neels Moir is a vision of creativity, and will be released on all radio and TV stations by the end of October.

The Cape Town-based team can turn clients' ideas of creative magic into stunning reality.

"We are totally committed to making the production you imagined a reality because we are passionate about delivering what you have imagined."

Services include artists, production, film and music video production, post-production, special bookings and art buying in South Africa and beyond.

Los Guapos is a full-service commercial stills photography and film production company, based in Johannesburg. The company offers comprehensive, high-end creative services to the advertising industry.

Established by Roland Tomlinson and Lukas Nel - a talented, dynamic team of young, multi-skilled creative professionals with an unbridled passion for filmmaking and photography, with extraordinary attention to detail - Los Guapos uses its collective experience and technical knowledge to create visually striking, meaningful, and compelling content for all mediums.

The people at Steel love what they do – creating the space for magic to happen. After a busy summer in Africa the team were kept busy through winter with back-to-back projects at home in Cape Town and once again in the stunning mountains of New Zealand.
 
Recent projects include:
 
•    Regatta by David Short of Gill Turner Agency
•    Ford by Michael Schnabel of Marion Enste-Jaspers
•    Cubus print & TVC by Klas Ström with Eyes Productions
•    Vilebrequin by René Habermacher with Antoine Asseraf
•    KappAhl print & TVC by Jimmy Backius of Link Directors with Cameralink
•    Lindex by Nick Dorey of D+V Management with AND Production
•    Fat Face Winter 15/16 in New Zealand by Sean Cook
•    Niesmann+Bischoff by Frederic Streicher of Klaus Stiegemeyer
 
Always offering first-class production services with a personal touch, Steel looks forward to making more magic in exciting places during the months ahead.

Cape Town Productions has established itself as one of the leading Production Houses in Cape Town. "27 years and still going strong!" During this time the company has developed a pool of loyal and experienced crew members who understand production and anticipate their clients' every need, making shooting with them an absolute pleasure.

Clients from the 2014/2015 season have inlcuded:

• Bentley shot by Simon Stock.
• John Lewis - Furniture shot by Warren Heath.
• Kipling shot by Marc de Groot.
• VW Sharan shot by Uli Heckmann.
• F&F shot by Bruno Barbazan.
• Rowlands of Bath shot by Rhody Sims.
• BMW 3 Series shot by Torsten Klinkow.
• Adidas - Cycling shot by Dougal Paterson and video by Christoph Hagen.

The team have been very busy preparing for the upcoming season and look forward to welcoming new faces and old friends. They have launched a fresh and comprehensive website and have a host of brand new locations to offer their clients.

Cape Town Productions believes that passionately building and maintaining relationships is the fuel that feeds the success of their company.

"Outstanding service?

A smile. It’s the small goal we aim for in every job – from saying “hello” for the first time to shaking hands at the end of a project. Focused on exceptional service and solid relationships, Nomad sources superb locations, professional teams and the best equipment for our productions.

We often say “no problem”. The difference is, we mean it."

08 Media Productions was founded by fellow Swedes Anna-Eva Svensson Goodes and Ulrica Knutsdotter. The 08 in the company's name is taken from the area code for Stockholm, capital of Sweden.

Both have been fortunate enough to live in Cape Town since the year 2000. Anna-Eva started out as a make-up artist based in Stockholm and later in Cape Town. In 2003 she became a producer at IG Productions, a company she successfully ran with her former partner. Ulrica has established herself as a fashion stylist, having worked for prominent local and international brands and publications.

Having spent their careers making a name for themselves in the fashion industry, the duo has fine-tuned their understanding of the business of production, is perceptive to individual requirements, and has a genuine love of photo production.

They have the knowledge to use tried and tested methods to achieve the results clients desire, while finding inspiring new ways to realise their next projects.

Pulp Films is a Johannesburg-based video production company specialising in world-class corporate films. With over a decade of experience in servicing many of South Africa’s major blue chip companies as well as smaller, independent organisations, Pulp consistently delivers the highest production value on jobs of all scales and budgets.

The team comprises seasoned producers and creative minds with combined experience in every type of production, including documentary films, reality television, news and actuality, commercials, short films, live events, web content, television series, and corporate videos of every size, purpose, and style.

With a full complement of state-of-the-art camera gear, five high-end post-production suites, secure media storage facilities, and an on-site audio studio, the company is able to offer a “one-stop” service on any job, from creative development to final delivery. "We also serve terrific coffee!"

Pulp has produced a tremendous variety of work. Its corporate client base is made up of many of South Africa’s major banks and mining companies, including FNB, Standard Bank, Anglo American, Kumba Iron Ore, Glencore and Sasol, as well as many smaller, local businesses.

Located on scenic farmland just 20 minutes from central Cape Town, Studio 26 is a dedicated location facility consisting of two components constructed exclusively for production use. It caters to both stills and cine productions of any size and description.

The Open Air Studio: An outdoor studio consisting of an open roofed building structure, stairs, deck area, doorways, open windows and plenty of neatly paved floor space. With limitless angles to shoot from, it is a favourite with catalogue photographers and provides a blank canvas for art directors to turn into any scene imaginable.

The Lake Houses: Custom-built to give Cape Town the one thing it did not have - a rustic timber, lake-side cabin complete with classic jetty and a set of shabby-chic huts. Referencing both the American north, Alpine cabins and the Caribbean in one spot, the Lake Houses have been used extensively for countless outdoor themes. Ideal for any vintage theme, re-create New Orleans, the Caribbean or the Old West. Moveable decking sections and a vintage pick-up truck are some of the props provided to complete the picture. Picturesque backgrounds, vehicle access, and the possibility of waterborne themes such as swimming and boating increase the many possibilities.

"At Studio26 anything is possible!"

Roodebloem Studios is Cape Town’s ultimate photographic studio and equipment rental company. Situated in the heart of trendy Woodstock, Roodebloem Studios has four main studios and several smaller ones catering to all photographic needs - from small pack shots to large fashion editorials and many international film and stills shoots. The on-site rental facility has an extensive range of flash and digital equipment as well as a large collection of paper and canvas backdrops.

Selected studio features include drive-in accessibility for car shoots, designer kitchens, wooden floors, high ceilings, dedicated make-up rooms, air-conditioning, wireless Internet, great sound systems and a friendly, dedicated studio team. Roodebloem Studios is a collection of inspiring and meticulously maintained studio spaces catering to clients' every need.

Roodebloem Studios doubles as a unique and versatile event venue, offering both modern and classic spaces suitable for product launches, workshops, exhibitions, parties, and even weddings.

Visit the website to see all the beautiful studio spaces in action.

Chloë Swingewood found her passion for digital media when she discovered Photoshop at the age of 15. Whilst doing her BA in Graphic Design, she explored digital painting and illustration as well as the art of retouching for fashion and beauty, diligently cultivating and developing her proficiency in her spare time.

Chloë now works as a high-end retoucher for clients around the world including Women's Health Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Fondberyl, GQ Magazine and Nike.

Visit her website to see more work.

Heidi Louw is a fashion and beauty retoucher working from Cape Town.

Visit her website to view more of her work and to find out about her rates and availability.

Full Circle Model Management is a dream realised in 2007 by Janez Vermeiren and Paul Coetzee. A boutique agency providing a professional, honest, transparent and innovative approach to the modelling and celebrity industries, Full Circle’s philosophy revolves around managing every aspect of its talents' careers.

An open book policy creates trust between talent and agency. Janez  and Paul collectively have 20 years of experience in the fashion and media industries and have built lasting relationships with both models and clients alike. The agency strives to build on and maintain this goodwill for many years to come.

"The Full Circle brand epitomises quality and integrity, and it is these values that our people will bring to each and every job."

The photo industry comes together this fall at NYCFotoWorks' Premier Portfolio Review. With professional photographers from all over the world meeting 1-on-1 with 150+ art buyers, art producers, photo editors, creative directors and agents, this is a networking event not to be missed.

October 20-22 @ Go Studios in NYC.

Meeting requests are granted on a first-come-first-serve basis based on when your package is purchased, so the sooner the better!

See Reviewers & Apply Now at nycfotoworks.com.