berlin Nov 2015

Berlin-based Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with experience across all areas of still photo production, location scouting, casting as well as moving images.

Recent productions include:

• Vogue Men Netherlands Dane DeHaan editorial production shot by Anton Corbijn in Berlin.
• Even & Odd campaign film and photo production shot by Ophélie Rondeau and Kitty+Frido (film) in Berlin (zLabels inhouse).
• Mercedes-Benz Service production shot by Özgür Albayrak in Berlin (Bruce B).
• Allianz production shot by Anna-Rosa Krau in Berlin (Butter Berlin).
• Anthropologie production shot by  Benjamin Lennox in Germany.
• Energetix production shot by Julien Oppenheim in Berlin (Inhouse)
• Unity Media production shot by Lena Burmann in Berlin. (thjnk).

Other clients include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brioni, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Philips, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, BASF, BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Lufthansa, British Airways, ING DiBa and Deutsche Bank. Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, Nadav Kander, Martin Schoeller, Uwe Düttmann, Esther Haase, Glen Luchford, Peter Funch, Blinkk, Petrus Olsson, Sam Robinson and Wim Wenders.

Lunik is a Berlin-based full service production company providing a range of requirements across photography and video. Lunik’s international network allows it to offer all fields of production service worldwide, including location scouting, casting or whatever is needed for the perfect shoot. In addition, Lunik is able to supply high standard 'Making-Of' film production, implemented by creative professionals.

Recent productions include:

• Silhouette campaign 'Because you are unique' realised by Eric Frideen in Berlin.
• Takko Fashion with photographer Andy Tan and Michael Berger in Berlin.
• Sparkasse 'Construction Loan' with Gregor Collienne.
• IKKS, shot by William Sitruk in Berlin.
• Gauloises shoot with photographer Wolfgang Zac in Berlin.
• HUK Coburg realised by Gregor Collienne in Berlin.
• NKD winter 15/16 campaign, shot by Stefan Kapfer at the Baltic Sea.
• GKL 'Glückstag' campaign, shot by Wolfgang Zac in Berlin.
• Black Socks campaign realised by Jonathan Heyer in Berlin.
• Nikon shot by Ailine Liefeld in Berlin.
• Stunning interview with Mexican dancer Elisa Carillo.

hetzner.Produktion has travelled widely this year for clients including ERGO Versicherung, Ford Europe/Ford Germany, Red Bull Austria, Vertical Online/BCG USA, and many more

The team have worked in locations including Bremerhaven, Hamburg, Rügen, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Trieste, Milan and Venice on projects across advertising, commercial, people and transportation photography.

The hetzner.Produktion team looks forward to every new task.

Throughout 2015 Production Berlin continued to offer its services to an ever-expanding international clientele, working with some of the industry’s most prestigious talents, photographers, publications and brands.

This year included the production of Vanity Fair’s April Chanel editorial, shot by Sebastien Faena and Vogue China’s July cover starring Kendall Jenner as well as Stuart Weitzman’s Spring Summer campaign with Gisele Bündchen, both shot by long-standing client, Mario Testino.

The company continues to push boundaries, priding itself on finding the most exclusive locations both in Berlin and around the globe. Production Berlin’s goal is to consistently surpass its customer’s expectations in any kind of project, ranging from photo and video to event production.

Anette Blase Agentur für Fotografen is a photography and film agency, based in Berlin. Her photographers draw their motivation from everyday life, which continuously provides new impulses. The Agency has worked for international advertising agencies, editorial departments and industry since 1988.

Anette's professional photographers have won prizes including the ADC-Award, BFF-Awards and other Culture-Awards.

Photographers include: Frank Beer, Wolfgang Flamisch, Lars Langemeier, Tom Schierlitz, Victor Schittny and Dietmar Theis.

Categories include: cars, celebrity, CGI, fashion, food, industry, kids, landscape, people, portrait, sport and stills.

Based in Berlin, Nina Rautenberg is an agent representing a group of talented photographers and food stylists. She has been in the business for over 15 years and has developed a name for herself in the food photography industry.

Nina provides an unmatched level of production management and support for all size of projects. Working closely with the artist and client, Nina will assist with every step of the planning process, coordinating practical and creative solutions to ensure every shoot runs smoothly, efficiently and on budget. She and her artists strive to provide a professional and reliable service as well as producing creative, stress free and fun photo shoots.

Latest advertising and editorial jobs include clients such as Dr. Oetker, Rewe, Foodpanda, Der Feinschmecker Magazine and many more.

Sublime Postproduction combines fine aesthetics with a passion for outstanding photography and attention to detail. The company provides tailor-made professional photography services, focusing particularly on transportation, CGI, motion graphics, beauty and people.

Latest jobs include:

• Absolut Vodka, Agency: laut von leise. Photographer: Alexandra Kinga Fekete, Postproduction in cooperation with one hundred Berlin.
• SUBLIME CGI / Personal Work. Photographer:  David Breun.
• SUBLIME CGI/ BMW i8. (Personal Work).
• VW. Agency: Grabarz & Partner. Photographer: Thomas Strogalski. Post Production: Sublime, in cooperation with Elisabeth Winter.
• SUBLIME CGI/ Citroën. Personal Work, Photographer: Peter Burgstaller.

Clients include: Uwe Düttmann, Manu Agah, Anke Luckmann, Anatol Kotte, Uli Heckmann, Markus Müller, Jan Friese, Peter Burgstaller, Valentin Angerer, Armin Zogbaum, Alexandra Kinga Fekete, Amira Fritz, Conrad Piepenburg, Blinkk, Breun&Grega, Frederic Streicher, Tobias Schult, Harry Weber, Magnus Winter, Jann Klee, Sonja Müller, Det Kempke, Andreas Hempel, Oscar van de Beek, Stefano Morini, Mert, Tom Wagner, Özgür Albayrak, AlbarBenno Kraehahn, Thomas Strogalski, Alexander Straulino, Heimat, VCCP, Service Plan, McCann Erickson, Scholz & Friends, Atletico International, Grey Worldwide, DDB, Grabarz & Partner and Jung von Matt.

Digirox offers high-end digital photographic support and post-production. Up-to-date equipment and experienced digital technicians provide an expert service and streamlined workflow. Backed by many years of experience the post-production department sets the highest standards for retouching. Recent productions include:

• Monika Hoefler for Bundesministerium für Gesundheit
• Armin Morbach for Catrice and Schwarzkopf
• Anders Hallberg for Restylane
• Patrick Houi for Elégance
• Williams + Hirakawa for People Magazine
• Seregel for Marc Cain
• Paul Bellaart for aboutyou.de

Featured in this Showcase, is the latest work of Christian Hoppe, SEREGEL Photography:

Marc Cain print and TV campaign:

• Actual campaign for Marc Cain SS 2016. Studiowork was shot in front of a leather-setup (Delight Studios in Berlin).
• The Marc Cain TV campaign 2015 (he shot also the print campaign). It was a Studio work in front of a typical London street with an industrial backdrop.

"Panorama" - exhibition movie for Marc Cain:

• Instead of a catwalk show the client used the movie "Panorama" to present the upcoming collection. it could be seen at the exhibition in a gigantic cinema where the movie was projected on each wall of the cinema. Watch the making of here.

Photos and movies from Maryan Mehlhorn ad-campaign of upcoming collection:

• Shot in Crandon Park / Miami and several location at Miami Beach.

Tino Pohlmann is based in Berlin and focuses on portraiture, lifestyle, sport and landscape work. He is inspired by sports, particularly cycling, as is evidenced by one of his long-term projects, the Tour de France.

The perfect moment, precision and proximity are the basis of Tino's work. His latest projects include Coney Island 'The State Of Complete Happiness 2011-1014', Canyon Bicycles 'L´Hommage - Le Tour de France 2015', Andreas Bourani for VR Bank, Grand Collection look-book for Bookman, Canyon Urban campaign New York.

Visit Tino's multiple award-winning (Red Dot, If and Annual Multimedia Awards) website to keep up-to-date on his latest projects.

Renowned people and advertising photographer Magnus Winter is based in Berlin from where he travels the world to find new places and experiences for his work.

He has been photographing people since leaving school, searching for that soulful moment, an intimate conversation through lens and camera.

He has recently been commissioned by international clients such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft and O2 to shoot in New York, Los Angeles and Berlin.

Manuel is a Berlin based food and people photographer. This summer he shot over 100 restaurants in Berlin for the delivery service foodora.

He also spent 10 days in the restaurant Herz&Niere where he had the challenge to photograph
real blood, hearts, and livers for a cookbook with the publisher Tretorri.

Another cookbook will take him to Vietnam this winter. He works for several magazines like Der Feinschmecker, Vinum, Meine gute Landküche, so gesund, and also shot the most expensive steak at the Goldhorn-Beefclub.

His style has become a little darker and rougher this time with intense colors.

Martin Tervoort is a German photographer based in Berlin. His work is about love and fascination for space, machine and men.

Since his studies in architecture he created his special view on architecture and design. Choosing the appropriate perspective and the perfect light Tervoort composes images of silence and sensuality. Furthermore he is fascinated by the sublime beauty of industrial sites, machines and infrastructure. It is his intention to put ideas and visions from industrial clients, architects and interior designer into esthetic images. 

In his portrait photography Tervoort shows men in their working environment in a authentic moment of calmness and serenity.

Gabo takes pictures of all kinds of humans including famous international characters from politics, sports, music, film and television. Her inimitable style is life-affirming, expressive, critical and always close.

As a self-proclaimed "best-side-finder", she aims to tease out an honest approach from her subjects, showing vulnerabilty alongside fun. The most important for Gabo is transportating soul and truth in her pictures.

In a four-day workshop planned for May 2016, eight photo enthusiasts will have the opportunity to gain unique and deep insights about Gabo's work. The talents can make progress in the fields of portrait, nude art, editorial and fashion under Gabo's professional guidance, and will also get to know the private Gabo.

Visit her website for more information.

"At public heroes, we take pride in our fourteen-year experience in casting for renowned brands and productions in Berlin and Hamburg. Berlin is not only a great visit, it's also the perfect location to cast great and striking talents as well as established actors for advertising films and photo productions.

To achieve this, our outstanding network of agents, people agencies and scouts, as well as our extensive portfolio of over 2500 performers are priceless assets."

Latest clients include: Alcon, Babbel, BMW, Bosch, Dein Deal, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Post, eBay, Hornbach, Hyundai, Iglo, Jim Beam, Jules Mumm, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, Nintendo, O2, Obi, Nestle, Persil, Renault, Santander, Siemens, Samsung, Sparkasse, Skoda, Stern, Swisslos, TUI, Telekom, T-Mobile, Vaillant, Wilkinson, Watchever, Zeiss and Zalando.

Jazz Mang is a hair and make-up artist originally from South Korea who has lived in Berlin for 34 years and is focused on fashion, celebrities, beauty, advertising and catalogue.

Jazz works for magazines including Vogue, Elle, China Vision, Posh Mag Milan, Marie Claire South Africa, Grazia Netherlands, Qualitiy, Eyemazing, Rolling Stone and clients such as Universal, Warner, Reebok, Gerry Weber, Ikea, IC Berlin, Dell, Adidas and many more.

Jazz has done hair and make-up for celebrities including Bruce Willis, Samuel L.Jackson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cynthia Nixon, Daryl Hannah, Elvis Costello, Jade Jagger, Alexander Skarsgard, Michael Douglas, Viggo Mortensen, Tracy Chapman, Lykke Li, Melanie C and many more.

Jazz is represented by basics.

Berlin and Hamburg-based Interior and People stylist Nici Theuerkauf continuously displays her keen eye and refined visual strength in styling.

She works with prestigious clients such as Dornbracht, Villeroy & Boch and Zalando. Nici has also worked with photographers including Marc Seelen for JAB, Thomas Popinger for WMF, and Jörg Letz with agency Schirmers Kommunikation for Garant.

Featured in this Showcase is her recent work in cooperation with photographer Thomas Popinger for Dornbracht.

Visit Nici's recently updated website to view her folio or get in touch direct on +49 179 2091856.

Since 1994, Atelier Grüneberg has been Germany's largest photo and film background hire company. With a studio for custom designs, Atelier Grüneberg produces mainly airbrushed, structured backgrounds painted by hand. Clients can select from a huge range of over 150 backdrops in various sizes.

The company's work has been featured in productions by Alex Lubomirski, Armin Morbach, Gabo, Karl Lagerfeld, Jens Koch, Roman Goebel, Stephen Henry, Dorte Bahlburg, Nikolas Kantor, Sophie Delaporte, Elke Rüss, Nini Golong, Sven Jacobsen, Ole Graf Olaf Heine, Markus Jans, Esther Haase and many others.

Its work has been used by publishers including Verlag Aenne Burda GmbH + Co KG, Gruner & Jahr AG & Co. KG, jahreszeiten Verlag GmbH, Condé Nast GmbH, Axel Springer Verlag AG, Interview PH GmbH, Tush Magazine, and many more.

In addition to its Berlin stock, Hamburg's Knackscharf Rent also sends backgrounds across Germany. Visit the website for more information.

For nearly four years, Studio Chérie has offered a unique photo studio where French flair meets the spirit of Berlin. The two studios offer 350 m² of bright shooting space with a charming and welcoming atmosphere that makes Chérie a popular location.

As a new focus, Chérie proposes an in-house production service for set styling and photography led by the studio Art Director, Kristine Alksne. Being familiar with the studios and their various facets, she can support productions in gaining a new level of creativity and help establish the desired moods and atmosphere.

As a rental studio, Chérie mostly works with photographers, production companies, agencies, publishers and magazines. Recent bookings include clients such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar Deutschland, i-D Mag, Interview Magazine, ZOO Magazine, Bureau Mario Lombardo, Nowadays, AprilMay, Home 24, Patrick Houi, Sabrina Theissen, Stefan Milev, René Riis, Roman Goebel and Ken Tonio Yamamoto.

Chérie offers a wide range of props, backgrounds, floors and features that can help in designing a set. More information, specific features and services can all be found on the studio’s brand new website.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. It offers the latest high-end camera and light gear and supplies every essential piece of equipment, ranging from production vehicles to platforms, from computers to steamers: everything to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

DRS branches can be found in Berlin, Stuttgart, Marbella and now Zurich, all with a complete rental portfolio. The company also provides equipment worldwide.

DRS is also a reseller for brands such as Phase One, Hasselblad, Profoto, Bron, Manfrotto and many more.

Latest arrivals include PhaseOne XF, Bron HMI FT1600 and Bron Para 88, 133, 177 and 222 HR with focusing system adaptable to flash and HMI.

mobilespace is the leading service provider for specially-equipped vehicles for film and photo productions. With more than 15 years' experience and a fleet of over 70 vehicles, mobilespace is a reliable partner for every type of project.

The company offers a wide range of special trucks including make-up, wardrobe, toilet, generator and artists' vehicles. VW buses or the Mercedes nine-seater are available to transport the entire team, and for those looking for an all-in-one solution, the company can provide a range of vehicles with a complete selection of features.

All trucks are small, compact and suitable for use in the city. They can be driven with an EU drivers' licence 'B' or alternately upon request clients can have an experienced driver with local knowledge and special skills to accompany their project.

A variety of equipment including generators, tents, ventilation units, make-up mirrors and much more complete the offer.

The highest values location scouts can offer to their clients are experience and reliability. Since 1989, KGB Locationservice Berlin has helped to find the right locations, permissions, catering, accommodation, and all manner of preparations a great photographer might need to deliver great pictures.

"We help to make your photos possible - with care and pleasure, in Berlin, Frankfurt and anywhere else."