new york Nov 2015

Mission Photo Production offers comprehensive production services for still and moving images, locally and around the world.

The company’s founder, Mary Pratt, has 20 years of experience in turning creative concepts into a viable reality. This begins with custom-tailored budgets, weighing in on where to shoot and creating detailed schedules, folding into a collaborative and open production process.

Services include, but are not limited to, production management and coordination, locations, permitting, casting, crew, studio and equipment rental, travel coordination, catering, and comprehensive and clear invoicing.

Clients include Adidas, ADT, Timex, Siemens, Microsoft and Mercedes.

Mary’s vast production network covers large cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Taipei, but she also has broad experience facilitating shoots in remote locations as diverse as Iceland and Idaho. She approaches each project with a mix of precision, diplomacy and humour.

3Star Productions is a worldwide full service production company based in New York City and Los Angeles. Providing premier service to all aspects of still photography and commercial production, the company manages all aspects of a shoot, from budgets, casting, location scouting and permitting to catering, travel arrangements and all other production needs. 3Star guarantees every detail is cared for.

"It is our goal to exceed the expectations of our clients and to ensure that each project is executed with efficiency and care."

With over 30 years of combined experience, 3Star is an industry leader. Deeply committed to the environment, the company is constantly looking at ways to lower the impact of each and every production while maintaining the highest quality service.

"Please review our list of our clients at your convenience. Let 3Star Productions be part of your future projects."

Ghibli Media Productions Inc. is a full service print and video production company offering advertising agencies and photographers complete local, national and global assistance. The company produces in all corners of the globe.

Production services include budget managing, location scouting, permits, insurance, casting, catering, crew bookings, equipment, studio rentals, travel and hotel coordination.

The goal of Ghibli Media is to offer a flawless and efficient production to all clients. The company also brings a level of comfort to clients with a multi-lingual staff who are fluent in French, Spanish, English and Italian.

With over 30 years of video production experience, B Productions has been the premiere company for all live event video production in New York City. Each New York Fashion Week, B produces over 100 runway show video content and live streaming.

This past Spring 2016 season, B worked with Givenchy to provide an entire package of video content. Starting six weeks prior to the show, the company captured an interview with Marina Abramovich, rehearsals at her residence, Givenchy flagship store opening on Madison Ave, behind the scenes leading up to the event, red carpet interviews, and multi-cam live coverage of the event and after-party - all to be presented in a short documentary for Givenchy to broadcast internationally.

The Location Boutique is a full service location company with unique and prominent properties available for all production needs. With an impeccable and stunning portfolio of properties, and a team of well seasoned and knowledgeable industry insiders, the Location Boutique stands out as a go-to service for being resourceful, reliable, and respected.

With over 15 years' location experience, the company's goal is to tailor its library to clients' exact needs. With thousands of locations to choose from, the Location Boutique's only goal is to go above and beyond in helping find the right fit at the right price.

"Our database includes properties throughout the US and Caribbean. Just browsing? Feel free to email us some thoughts and pick our brains at no cost. When you are as passionate about locations as we are, we always have location on the brain, and look forward to sharing our experience and knowledge. Let us make your next shoot a visual stunner and hassle free. Services include location scouting and booking, full service production and casting."

New York based photographer Paul Majeski believes in telling a story through the perfect frame. His passion for creating images authentic to those they represent is evident in his lifestyle shoots.

From professional talents to real life people, Paul consistently strives to capture the true essence of his subjects. Through his lens individuality is celebrated and appropriated to produce an image that is unique.

Paul's professional and creative talents have inspired a number of international and domestic campaigns for brands that include TYR Sport, CoCo Reef, CoCo Rave, Beach House, Beach House Sport, Carmen Marc Valvo and DKNY, to name a few.

Through his innovative spirit and skillful dedication to the art of photography, Paul aims to create images that provoke, affect and excite.

Peter Baiamonte wants to tell a story, give a glimpse of a place, show some personality and reveal some meaning behind his images.

His strengths include clean storytelling, rigorous composition, vibrant colours, creative problem solving and an ability to connect with his subjects, setting them at ease and making their time in front of the camera comfortable. He also excels at assembling an excellent crew, working collaboratively with clients and creating a friendly, happy vibe on set.

Peter’s work includes many styles and disciplines: portraiture, lifestyle, landscape, travel, and sports, among others. He splits his time between New York City and the Massachusetts Berkshires, working regularly with clients in New York and Boston as well as the entirety of New England. He is available to travel worldwide.

His clients have included Ernst & Young, Con Edison, Panasonic, Bayer, Harrison and Star, Novartis and Teva Neuroscience.

Kira Bucca is a fashion, beauty and advertising photographer based in New York City, but happy to travel. She is known for her clean iconic classic style that pulls the viewer into the image and celebrates its frozen moment in time.

Kira is very experienced at shooting advertising with both sexes, working with celebrities, and can shoot in a creative or commercial feel. She ensures her sets are well organised, stress free, and fun. "Fashion photography is about working with incredible teams to orchestrate beautiful images to sell a concept and product."

Her editorial work has been featured in several top publications including Adon, Bello, Blowe, Chaos, Fault, Nord, Obvious Magazine, PlayHaus, The Fashionisto, Tinsel Tokyo and Zink. Her fashion advertising clients include Barnard College, Benson, BGN (international campaign), Edelman, Heike, Isn't She Lovely, Merc USA, PR Factory, and Unilever. She has been an active member of the arts world as well, showing in a number of events this year and putting on the Chi Chi Factory Show #1.

Australian-born photographer Mark Roskams started his career in the mid 80s when he began to travel the world and develop his interest in photographing architecture and design.

His work led him from New York to Florida, the Caribbean and back to Europe before he finally settled back in New York. His photographs have appeared in a wide variety of international magazines including AD’s Germany, France, Italy, Russia and China, and many others.

In 2011, his book of architecture and interiors 'Masseria - The Italian Farmhouses of Puglia' was published by Rizzoli International. During this time, Mark has crafted his style of using natural light in order to give structure and design an abstract shape, working with the form and colour that he is known for across his images.

Laura Barisonzi strives to create unique iconic imagery, which incorporates strong use of colour and graphic elements. Her lifestyle and sports work is based on the beauty of real active people and natural movement rather than stiff poses.

"What keeps me inspired to shoot is connecting with people and experiencing new places."

Laura studied at Brown University and RISD and now lives in New York. When she has managed to pry herself away from her camera she is probably biking, running, swimming, or travelling around trying to improve her foreign language skills.

Her clients have included Poland Spring, Dove, Adidas, Reebok, Heineken, MSG Entertainment, NFL, Icebreakers, Outside Magazine, Runner's World, Vibram Five Fingers, Nationwide Insurance, Boston Magazine, Health Magazine, Bicycling, Sierra, Knorr, Fitness, Scholastic, Newsweek and Forbes.

Taipei-born, Hawaiian-raised Howard Huang's unique mix of a sharp creative vision and veteran technical prowess has catapulted him to become one of commercial photography's fastest-rising stars whose photographs create a fantasy land that moves seamlessly from the visually dramatic to the subtly enhanced. His models emerge as warm and sexy, with a touch of glamour and lingering drama. If nothing else, Howard's world is a visually arresting one: one look and you're mesmerised.

"I am always thinking of a narrative behind the shoot, because I prefer creating images with a powerful emotional impact. It has to be something that makes you feel a sensation: whether it's sexy or surprising, or even a disgusted feeling. But no matter what, it has to attract the eye instantaneously."

Howard's client work ranges from campaigns for Nintendo, Verizon and Panasonic to Times Square billboards for fashion brands like Southpole Clothing and Lot29. His dramatic, high-concept images have graced the books of iconic American authors and also appear in Vogue, The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Interview, ID, Paper and Vibe.

Margot Cavin is a still life photographer specialising in soft goods, fashion accessories, cosmetics, and beverages. Margot moved to New York City after graduating from Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Professional Photographic Illustration. She works out of her studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn, but also loves to shoot still life on location. Margot believes that a calm and light hearted set produces the best environment for fostering creativity and getting the job done.

Current clients include Glenlivet, Barrelhound, JJill, Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, Calvin Klein, Turnbull & Asser, and Bespoken.

The shoot featured in this Showcase is the spring/summer '16 campaign for L'Etoile Sport, a high-end collection of women's wear for tennis, golf and fitness.

These images were shot in one day across three different locations in East Hampton at the end of this summer.

Conor Doherty lives in Brooklyn, and works all over.

Sue Barr’s award winning images are real, filled with emotion, combined with light and finely composed and edited so viewers don’t get lost in the muck!

There are so many factors that she brings with her camera kit that can’t be packaged and taught with a YouTube video. She combines patience and perseverance with humour and aspiration, and uses both her instincts and aesthetic to compose what she calls 'The ExtraOrdinary Moment'.

Campaigns that Sue has worked on include assignments for Pearson, P&G, Johnson & Johnson, Merck and Disney.

Recently Sue recieved the APA NY award in category of Portrait + Lifestyle. 

Born and raised in Southern California, Michael Scott Slosar took his first photography course in 7th grade and didn't stop there. After attending Northern Arizona University and Brooks Institute of Photography, he moved to Brooklyn, NY in 2002 to pursue his career in photography.

Michael loves to travel and be on the go, and gets restless if he stays in one place for too long. This is why he currently splits his time between NY and CA.

Michael wishes the world was still film and Polaroid and believes film is the new vinyl. He loves anything vintage, "classic", and/or antique and never misses a good BBQ. His clients include Toyota, Lacoste, British GQ, Playboy, Sony Records, Ed Hardy, Zoo York, Puma, Asics, Honda, Acura, Time Out Magazine, Italian Vogue-Black, Procter & Gamble, Bridgestone, Hollister and Abercrombie.

Ssam Kim was born in South Korea and moved to London in 2002 where she graduated from the London College for fashion photography. She worked as in-house photographer at WOUND Magazine and as visual editor at Glass Magazine.

In 2012, Ssam moved to New York and shoots for clients such as Cutler and Gross, Andaz by Hyatt Hotels, Uniqlo Korea, Natural Selection, Rachel Cox, Gentle Monster, New Balance, Essie, Deborah Vereck and Morana US.

Ssam also shoots for publications including Harper's Bazaar Man, Nylon, W Korea, Glass UK, Vogue Korea, Harper's Bazaar Korea and Eloquence Magazine.

Mitchel Gray is a photographer and author with two best-selling photo books to his credit - 'The Lingerie Book' and 'Lingerie Fantasies' (St. Martin’s Press). He has two more currently in production, and has illustrated many more books, particularly in the active lifestyle and health and fitness fields.

Mitchel has photographed over 60 magazine covers, including about 30 for Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Muscle & Fitness, M & F Hers, Runner’s World, Mountain Bike, Bicycling, Fitness and more.

He has shot many hundreds of magazine and ad pages for publications and ad agencies around the world. Much of his portrait work in recent years has focused on sports celebrities ranging from Tom Brady to Derek Jeter, and a whole lot of people in between. His fine art work has been shown in galleries in both the United States and Europe.

Mitchel is presently partnering with the United States Olympic Committee on a new fine art series, 'Bodies in Action', part of which has already been featured in the National Art Museum of Sport, and for which a new show has been scheduled in June 2016. Elements of the series are featured in a previous Spotlight.

Adrian Wilson has been shooting interiors and architecture for over 25 years. Originally from England, he has been based in New York for 10 years, shooting interiors for high-end clients as varied as Chanel, Emilio Pucci, Goyard, Architectural Digest and Victoria's Secret.

Adrian has been a judge on international architecture competitions, and his work has won many interior awards. He has also shot for Apple for several years, and was a guest lecturer at the Soho store.

Adrian has always worked with natural light and prides himself on his easy-going reputation.

Benjamin Norman is a New York-based photographer and director who The New York Times has sent on hundreds of shooting missions. Other clients call on Ben to shoot a wide range of assignments, from the small and disenfranchised to projects where he handles six-figure producing budgets.

In addition to still photography, Ben has directed short films for non-profits such as City Harvest (the largest food rescue charity in the country) and healthcare companies such as The Visiting Nurse Service of New York.

Passionate about storytelling, his work has appeared in Newsweek, The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated and AARP, and has been recognised by American Photography, Pictures of the Year International, Hearst Corp., and others.

Zoe Adlersberg began her career in photography 14 years ago after cutting her teeth in advertising, working at Kirshenbaum and Bond in New York City. She focussed her talents on shooting fashion and portraiture until the birth of her first child, Uma, in 2007.

Motherhood changed Zoe’s artistic perspective and focus, and she decided to explore the world of children’s fashion, where she has had great success over the past several years. On shooting children, Zoe says, “I adore being able to work with my team to create a cinematic idea and story with the children. They really get into the roles and theme of the story and it feels more like play than work. Some photographers get frustrated shooting kids, but I love and thrive on it. Kids are themselves, no matter what, and we all have fun together."

Zoe’s editorial clients include Milk, Interview Magazine, Nylon, Marie Claire, kid-in and Cookie Magazine. She works for several children’s fashion brands both in the US and Europe including EGG by Susan Lazar, Molo, Tuchinda and Petidoux. She is currently working on a person project exploring the transformation from woman to mother.

Zoe is based both in New York and Paris. When not shooting or taking care of her enthusiastic eight year old, she does Ashtanga yoga, meditates, travels and cooks.

Director/Photographer Stewart Cohen is known for the subtle yet effective fashion in which he directs people, and for the enthusiasm and energy he brings to all assignments. His visual approach is honest, resonant, authentic and cinematic. He moves seamlessly between large-scale productions and smaller intimate shoots, keeping his visual acuity sharp.

Visit his website to see more work and contact Stewart directly by calling the studio on 214.421.2186 or by email.

David Lawrence relishes a challenge, whether artistic, technical or logistical - especially when it leads to a beautiful picture for his clients.

David came to New York to study at Parson’s School of Design and found the city to be so intoxicating that he decided to stay. He has shot for many of the most popular national consumer magazines and numerous brandname advertisers for fashion, beauty, jewellery, liquor, electronics, tech and financial services.

Recent clients include Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, Instyle, Essence, People, Forbes, L'Oréal, John Frieda, Ann Taylor, Amazon/MyHabit, Nike and Starter Athletic.

Lubo Sergeev is a conceptual photographer with 17 years of experience in advertising, high-end retouching, compositing and commercial image production. He is an award-winning fine art and digital artist.

The combination of uncompromising technical expertise and a profound creative approach in addition to his serene character, positions Lubo as a highly valued addition to any project.

Clients include Phillips, Gillette, Audi, Mercedes, Belvedere, Rotana and Eduardo Miroglio, amongst others.

Most recent updates to his awards list are One Eyeland Photographer of the Year and Trierenberg Super Circuit Grand Prix.

Bitfire Inc. is a boutique digital imaging studio offering on-­site expertise in capture, retouching, archiving, fine art printing and proofing. This consolidated suite of services makes the studio especially strong at rapid turnarounds that deliver a complete, high-quality product.

Bitfire was founded by expert retoucher and digital tech, Clint Hild, with the professional photographer in mind.

Through constant research and decades of pushing industry standards, Bitfire has crafted a digital imaging process that flows seamlessly from creation through retouching to final proofing and archiving.

Takako Kuniyuki is a New York based food stylist and recipe developer certified in nutritional therapy. She enjoys being part of a creative and collaborative team, going above and beyond what is expected and contributing to a fun, positive vibe in the studio.

Clients include Bacardi, Bauli, Bodum, Casa Dragones Tequila, Casual Films, Columbia Pictures (Annie; 2014), Cooking Channel, Del Monte, Earthbound Farms, Food Network, Hershey's, Horizon, Independent French Manufacturers, International Delight, Kelloggs, Kid's Gourmet Juice, Lancaster Caramel, Land O'Lakes, Maker's Mark, Nestle, Nutrilite, Pret A Manger, Ragu, Silk, Skinny Cow Ice Cream, SoDelicious and Specialty Food Magazine.

Wulf Casting is a full service studio for fashion, lifestyle, beauty, editorial, commercial, comedic and children's casting. The company's expansive portfolio includes work recognised at Cannes Lions, The Webbys, accolades in AdWeek, Film Festivals, viral hits YouTube, and notoriety within mainstream media.

Wulf's methods of casting allows clients easy access to sources for agency models, fashion muses and influencers, commercial actors and models, and an ever growing roster from street casting.

Wulf Casting has worked with a diverse clientele of fashion industry leaders, from Vogue, Hugo Boss, Lancôme, GQ, Ralph Lauren and Diane Von Furstenberg to commercial brand staples Google, P&G, Samsung, Mercedes and Old Navy.

Based in New York, Wulf Casting works globally to cast for clients across the world.

Since its inception in 1991, Go Studios has established itself as one of the foremost rental studios in New York City and is known for its modern, clean look as well as its friendly staff and welcoming environment.

Whether clients are shooting fashion, celebrities, catalogues, still life, food or video, Go Studios will meet their professional photographic needs with:

• Four beautifully unique and versatile spaces - including the spectacular new Penthouse Studio.
• Two convenient NYC locations in Chelsea and the Garment District.
• Daylight and skylight options.
• Fully-equipped kitchens.
• All rental equipment and digital capture stations on-site.

Visit the website for more information.

New York's full service and fully functional photo and film production facility, LightSpace Studios has massive drive-in cyclorama stages and 30’ ceiling clearances. In five studios, some sound insulated and some daylight, sunlight washes in through skylights and windows that wrap around the stages. A pillar-less unobstructed space provides the most versatile environment for clients’ creative workflow.

LightSpace Studios offers a large inventory of lighting, grip, camera, digital capture and a large crew roster to meet any production requirements. There is a full lighting grid on all stages with ample 3-phase, 600amp electricity. The studio has hair and make-up suites, production offices, client lounges, mezzanine and green rooms, and is fully wet-capable for snow and rain indoor studio shoots. There is also a huge rooftop with panoramic views of Manhattan.

Current clients include Bruce Weber, Inez and Vindooh, Tim Richardson, Robert Ascroft, Ben Hasset, Nike, Juicy Couture, BMW, Bentley, Mercedes, Bloomingdales, Nylon, Aldo, Vogue, Neiman Marcus, Vice, Belstaff, Cosmopolitan, Jo Malone, Microsoft, MTV and Puma.

"When shooting in New York call and speak with one of our experienced professionals and let us help you put your production pieces together!"

Ruby Bird is a welcoming photography and post-production studio located in the historic Greenpont terminal warehouse. With over 10 years of experience, it's owner, Rebecca Handler, opens her doors to welcome a wide range of creatives. A former rope factory in the 1800's, the building has become quite the hot spot for artists, film-makers and photographers throughout NYC. With its incredible waterfront views and vintage charm, it is not surprising why.

CSI Rentals serves professional photographers and videographers with high-end equipment to get the job done. The company is the one-stop-shop in New York City for photo and video equipment all under one roof, featuring camera and lighting rentals for still and video as well as expendable photo and video supplies.

CSI Rentals features professional camera systems including DSLR HD, medium format, pro-digital capture, video and cinema, motion follow focus rigs and accessories, with convenient locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.