india Feb 2016

Vanguard Films India Pvt Ltd is a full service production company and fully functioning advertising firm.

The company offers a range of services to its varied clientele. Its team can assist at every stage of the process, from conceptualisation to the execution of entire campaigns seamlessly and within a prescribed budget.

Vanguard Films' well-established liaison offers clients a wide variety of locations and talent beyond the boundaries of the Indian subcontinent, including the Far East, East Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Elements Production Services has been producing and coordinating photo shoots and commercials since it was established in 1999.

As a full service photo and film production company for domestic and international shoots, Elements provides budgeting and scheduling, crew booking, casting, contract negotiation, research, location scouting and management, permits, secure studio rentals and locations, prop sourcing and construction, set design and construction, customs and clearances, insurances, accommodation and travel logistics, equipment rental and craft services.

The company's range of work in film and still photography spans fashion, automobiles, airlines, travel, hospitality and health.

"We are Karma Productions. We have been producing fashion, commercials, editorials, catalogues, Web shoots and more in India and abroad for a very long time. During our journey, we have established a large team of some of the best talents available in the country.

Be it photographers, models, make-up artists, stylists, location scouts, creative agencies, designers, art directors, set-makers, etc., we have them all. We consider ourselves a one-stop-shop for all your production needs.

We recently produced projects for Da Milano, Central Mall, Jabong, Raymonds, Tanishq, Adidas and Reliance Vimal."

Visit the website, check the Facebook page, or email for more information.

Cut 2 Cut Productions is a full service production company incorporated in 1999 by Indira Bredemeyer D’mello and Amit Bakshi. The company provides services in India and abroad and has experience across all levels of production to cover every aspect of its clients' needs.

"For us, production is not only about putting together shoot logistics, but it's also about having a creative approach to the project by getting the best team together for the shoot."

Latest projects include working with brands such as Titan, Maggi, Tanishq, Lays, Lenovo, Pantaloons, Mee Mee and Lifebuoy.

"Extremely passionate, an idealist, straightforward, a perfectionist," are just some of the words used to describe Sushmendra Dubey, popularly known as Dubs, and his photography.

Not only is he a photographer who explores and seeks different forms of truth through his lens, but Dubs is also a brand consultant who brings a fresh perspective. With extensive experience in the world of advertising as a creative director, he has been a part of Draft FCB Ulka, McCann-Erickson, Saatchi & Saatchi and LOWE Lintas, working on a range of multinational brands and creative challenges.

Born in India, Dubs studied commercial arts at the Fine Arts Faculty of the College of Arts, New Delhi and his education allowed him to learn all about working with light and camera techniques. He loves to click multiple categories, as he says "you can’t enjoy eating the same dish every day, even if it is your favourite. Experimenting with different subjects gives you more freshness, a unique outlook and an expanded vision."

Dubs' photography - be it fashion, industrial or food - evokes a natural, captivating mood and spontaneity that has led his work to be described as "aggressive, yet sensual".

Amit Dey graduated as a software engineer but photography was always his calling. The world of advertising and fashion soon embraced him for his sharp technical acumen, meticulous planning and execution, and down-to-earth personality.

Over the years, Amit has worked on various projects with some of the best advertising agencies and clients worldwide. He has been involved in creating many different types of image, ranging from fashion to portraiture, concepts to fine art, and many things in between.

Cherishing his artistic freedom, Amit loves to experiment and refuses to be tied to any particular genre or style. He immerses himself completely in the projects he takes up, always pushing the boundaries to produce images that are better than anything he has produced before.

His work has been awarded at the Photography Masters Cup, International Photography Awards, International Color Awards, International Loupe Awards, CLIO, Goafest, Adrian awards and Px3.

Sameer Belvalkar is a Mumbai-based photographer shooting across the country. His tryst with photography goes back almost 12 years when he picked up his first camera on a whim while pursuing a graphic design job. There has been no stopping him ever since.

In his first year, Sameer shot publicity pictures for the blockbuster film 'Jodhaa Akbar', followed by 'My Name Is Khan' which gave him widespread recognition and numerous accolades.

He has shot and rubbed shoulders with the who’s who of the fashion, advertising and film fraternities, and Sameer has been featured and written about in a lot of tabloids and magazines. His recent work has been for a Belgium-based fitness brand and a few national jewellery brands.

Tarun Khiwal's life journey as a photographer began 25 years ago. His skills were acquired and developed hands-on, learning through his mistakes. Throughout this journey, Tarun has explored the medium without any inhibitions, challenging and questioning every rule and notion that governs the visual language.

It has been this fearless approach in expressing his vision that has won him the praise of many national and international accolades, and he is the first and only Indian to be honored as a Hasselblad Master.

In 2015, Tarun was part of 'The Reflected Eye', a narrative photo exhibition by Totem Creatives alongside pioneers from the photography fraternity - Rankin, Ralph Gibson, Douglas Kirkland, Alexi Lubomirski, Platon, and many more. He was also listed among the top 10 fashion photographers by Model Management in the same year.

Tarun’s work has been extensively published in national and international magazines including Tank, Vogue, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Marie Claire, L’Officiel and more. His portfolio includes clients such as Emirates, L’Oréal, Maybelline, Emmar, Adidas, Nokia, Motorola, Pepsi, Hutch, Nestlé, Sony, Nike, Reebok and Lakme.

He has created images of several personalities including international artists Christy Turlington Burns, Yanni, Kitaro and Bollywood superstars, as well as corporate leaders.

Darren Capp shoots cars in Australia, China and India. Auto photography is his passion, and has been for over 25 years. He infuses drama and style into a broad cinematic look, complimenting the car through the cues and lighting of each location.

Over the last 12 months, assignments in China have included an extremely cold but beautifully sunny Beijing shooting the Mercedes E400 Sport range for BBDO. At the other end of the scale, an extremely hot Shanghai saw the team shooting a number of images for the updated Range Rover Evoque series with the crew from Wunderman.

Darren also shot the full range of Mercedes Commercial Vans for Havas Melbourne, with the agency's wonderful team including art director Jerome Lee and production supervisor Leo Francis.

Bikramjit Bose is a portrait and fashion photographer, based between New Delhi and Mumbai.

With a particular love for black and white imagery and a narrative perspective to a lot of his work, his approach to photography is essentially that of a portrait photographer. Whether they are stark, minimal studio portraits or narrative-driven fashion editorials, it is always the human element that is the focal point of his work.

Both Vogue India and Elle India recently awarded him ‘Photographer of the Year’ for 2015.

Sakina Zojwala is a Mumbai-based photographer who specialises in still life and food photography. With 10 years of experience behind her, she has developed a strong clientele in the editorial and advertising industries. She loves challenging projects and makes sure her imagery always has conceptual elements.

Hardesh Dhingra is known to be a pioneer in the field of digital imaging. He likes working in a controlled studio environment specialising in still life, splash and automotive photography. His client list includes top Indian advertising agencies, leading automotive companies and beverage brands.

Hardesh's team of dedicated production and photography assistants and digital retouchers ensures the best quality and fastest execution. He particularly enjoys working on projects that challenge him to blend photography and digital post-production skills.

A fully equipped studio spread over 15,000 sq.ft. can handle large projects utilising multiple set ups. This also helps to maximise production output for fast shoots to provide great value for clients.

With a pictorial style that captures moments, the cinematography of Mikhil Saluja's still imagery is a visual delight. With a visionary's mindset, Mikhil mastered the art of photography from the hub of aesthetics, Italy.

"He generates not a photograph, but rather an imprint for the mind to enjoy and subtly dwell upon."

With a Bachelors in Design and Masters in Arts & Photography from IED, Italy, Mikhil has oriented himself towards his passion for photography and art direction.

His photography portfolio includes clients such as Vogue, Grazia, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, The Man, Platform Magazine, & persand, TLC, RMX Joss, Da Milano, and others.

Specialising in still life, industrial, jewellery, food, architectural and product photography, Ian Pereira has over 31 years of professional photography experience.

After being awarded a Diploma in Professional Photography from the Polytechnic of Central London (UK) in April 1984, he proceeded to Chicago, USA where he assisted various photographers. He set up studio in Mumbai in October 1984 and has since worked on various assignments for direct clients and agencies, some of which have won awards for the agency.

Ian is the winner of A&M Magazine’s ‘Photographer of the Year’ award in 1993 for the ESCORTS corporate campaign.

Visit his website for more information.

A fashion shoot in Vietnam. A client in the United States. An ad film with a leading actor. It’s all in a days work at Elements, a leading production house based in Delhi since 1999.

The company's range of work in film and still photography spans fashion, automobiles, airlines, travel, hospitality and health.

"At Elements, it’s not just about executing a ‘to-do’ list, but instead it is about correctly interpreting the creative brief and combining all the elements of production to create the one perfect shot. Supporting this vision is a committed team of professionals with a high work ethic and proven international standards."

Each retouching project is unique and requires special attention, which is why Retouching India does not simply offer a photo retouching service but rather a total experience.

"From the beginning of a project until final printing, Retouching India is your guide."

The company's highly skilled team can provide support at all levels of creating a digital image. Clients' best ideas are converted into high-quality images to maximise their impact, while at the cutting-edge of the latest technology research and development services are attentive to every need.

DEU: Creative Management is one of the most reputed visual artists' representation agencies in India. The company promotes and manages the work of top international and Indian photographers, film directors, DoPs, hair and make-up artists, 2D Artists and illustrators. It also helps introduce them to the market and secure assignments, special campaigns and projects.

Founded in 2009 by three creative minds - Alex, Georgy and Praveen - the agency is fast becoming one of the most sought after names in the entertainment industry.

Alex, who runs the company, has more than a decade's experience in the visual media industry having worked closely with stalwarts of the Indian commercial and editorial markets. He has an in-depth understanding of the country's visual media industry. Georgy, an exceptional still life photographer, is the creative brain of the company, while Praveen is US-based. The agency has set about changing the landscape of professional photographic services on the sub-continent.

DEU is constantly in search of exceptional visual artists from abroad who are ready to relocate to India.

Creative services are available in Dubai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin and Chennai. Key clients include Condé Nast India, Ogaan, Worldwide Media, India Today, Spenta Multimedia, Jabong, KOOVS and YashRaj Studios.

Karma Models is an international modelling agency that has been engaged in the fashion world for more than 10 years. The company currently operates in two major cities on India, New Delhi and Mumbai.

Karma invites models from countries including Argentina, Brazil, Ukraine, Russia, Slovakia, Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Spain to work on a range of projects.

Its models shoot for print and commercial campaigns with some of the biggest brands in India and abroad, and participate in prestigious fashion weeks for some of the most renowned designers. Clients include Central Mall, Wills, Lifestyle, Tanishq, Adidas, Reebok, Raymond's, Vimal, Sabyasachi and Peter England.

Visit the website, Facebook page, or email for more information.