mexico Mar 2016

Based in Mexico City, epicentre for the best design, art, history, architecture and cuisine of the country and according to the New York times, one of the world´s top destinations  to visit in 2016.

With 12 years’ experience with international crews, HABITANT´S team has been shooting  from the most ancient and iconic locations, modern architecture, vibrant and eclectic districts to unique spots, offering a very high and qualified level of photo and film production services across the country. 

Photographers: Josh Olins, Lachlan Bailey, Marcus Gabb, Walter Chin, Will Davidson, Nagi Sakai, Hans Neumman, Cole Barash amongst others. 

Clients include: Nike, Nine West, Macy´s, Ann Taylor, WSJ, LV, Anthropologie and more.

Victorious is a full service film and photo production company based in Tulum, with offices in Salvador, Brazil and Punta del Este, Uruguay. The company offers an extensive and reliable network of professionals who work with a strong ethic and clarity, ensuring clients' success in every project.

The Victorious team's passion and professional work is a reflection of its clients creations, providing high-end service with international experience for TV commercials, advertising and fashion photography, documentaries, events and more.

Latest clients include GUESS, Cellbes, nelly.com, C21 Stores, Thomas Cook, Harrods, Dicorpo, Net-a-Porter, Getty Images and Grazia.

CocoShoot is proudly located in Tulum, Mexico, one of the most vibrant hubs of fashion and beach culture on the planet.

From Tulum to the world, the company has spread its wings and produced great experiences in numerous locations including Cuba, Argentina, Brazil and most recently in Morocco.

Clients and visitors will find a profesional team ready to operate with flexibility, skill, integrity, passion and complete presence at every point, anywhere they want to go.

While production services are at the core of the business, CocoShoot makes images, makes music, makes training camps. "CocoShoot makes things happen!"

El Mall is a leading production company in Mexico City with offices in New York. Its Commercial unit has a roster of award-winning directors that cover many areas, styles and visions.

The Production Services unit has the resources to undertake ambitious and demanding projects. It can offer unique locations, state of the art film equipment, talent management and world class staff.

The Post-Production unit features state of the art editing suites, color correction, VFXs, sound design, and online capacities for demanding turnaround schedules.

The Photography unit is made up of a group of International photographers with the best photo equipment, digital retouching and large format print facilites at the highest international standards. Some of its recent projects include Toyota, SkyTV, Chilli´s Global, Liverpool Fashion Fest and more.

"El Mall is the most versatile and innovating production company in Mexico with an international presence and passion. Let our unique vision and creative approach be part of your next award-winning project."

Latina Productions is a first-class production and location company operating in Mexico and throughout Latin America.

It provides amazing shoot locations as well as every possible requirements to make each project a reality.

"Got a job? Send us an email! We have great locations and satisfied clients!"

Visit their website to see more.

"Our work encompasses all the elements of a production for the realisation of any photographic project. Our base is Mexico, but we make productions anywhere in Latin America. All of our services are represented by the right people specialised in their particular field to provide the best service and end result for our customers. We have an in-house department of digital post-production to offer complete control on quality and delivery times. We have over 15 years of experience backed by the leading agencies and clients."

David Franco is founder and director of 13 Productions Photo Agency based in Mexico City. He studied Media Production Communication at the American College of Photography, and specialised at the Academy of Visual Arts.

His passion for photography has led him to travel with his camera to locations as varied as Paris, Amsterdam, Santiago de Chile and Iceland. His work has been awarded in the Golden Circle at the Cannes Lions, The One Show and The Eye of Iberoamerica, and he was Grammy nominated for 'Best Cinematography' for the cover art for 'Man Invisible' by Ely Guerra.

His extensive experience in digital image manipulation is reflected in numerous projects for various clients and national and international advertising agencies, with whom he has collaborated for brands including Cerveza Sol, Johnnie Walker, Buchanans, E pure, Nissan, Red Cross, Casa Palacio and Gatorade, among others.

With over 15 years of experience in fashion photography, his work has been published in national and international magazines such as L'Officiel, 192, Glamour and Harper's Bazaar. Fahrenheit Magazine recently named David as one of the 'Top 5 Fashion Photographers in Mexico'.

Diego Arrigoni was born in Buenos Aires where he began studying photography and started his career as a professional photographer. He settled in Mexico in 2002 and is now dedicated to editorial and advertising photography.

Diego has worked for the leading agencies and clients, obtaining prestigious international awards at Cannes, FIAP, Clio, The Sun and Effie and nationally with the Creative Circle Mexico.

With over 20 years of experience, his passion and dedication to meeting the challenges that each photograph proposes has in no way diminished. Curiosity and the pursuit of perfection make his work permanently evolve.

Eduardo Cisneros has 15 years of editorial and commercial photography experience. Born and raised in Mexico City, his work is based on natural and spontaneous moments.

"I believe that every photo documents an instant of reality from a certain time and place in human thinking. Because the same picture can be taken a thousand different ways, as a profesional photographer I have learned that to achieve a different perspective a series of small details is always required."

Clients include American Express, Vogue Mexico, Vanity Fair, GQ, Louis Vuitton, Arquitectural Digest, Kartell, Spectrum Films (MEX), Fire Films (UK), Smuggler (UK) and Exit Films (AU), among others.

Gregory Allen is a fashion and advertising photographer based between Mexico City and New York.

Originally from Seattle, Gregory studied Visual Arts and Psychology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He began his career working with Oliviero Toscani and the Benetton team in Italy, going on to win the National Geographic prize in 2004, while in 2010 he was named as one of the 'Top Pros' by Popular Photography magazine.

Gregory has been featured as the only photographer on the list of the most important figures in the fashion industry by Elle Latin America.

He has spent the last 15 years working all around the world for brands such as Diesel, Prada Mexico, Coppel, El Palacio de Hierro, Studio F, Julio, and magazines such as Glamour, InStyle, Travel+Leisure and Harper's Bazaar.

Paco Herrera is a Mexico-based DoP who has worked for the advertising and film industries since 2000. With his company Baklight, Paco offers production services for video and photography shoots across Mexico.

His approach to lighting and framing reflect his Mexican background and the aesthetics picked up on trips around the world. Paco's working methods are supported by his broad international experience which allows him to transition from guerrilla-style shoots on location working with available light, to the most complex sound stage or back-lot projects; from fully-fledged drama to documentary, and everything in-between.

Paco is a Silver Telly award winner for cinematography in advertising, and has won six Bronze Telly awards for projects ranging from TV commercials to music videos and corporate videos. He hqs also received production grants for film co-production with the Mexican Film Institute.

Fully equipped and staffed in Mexico, Baklight handles any production requirement, from concept to delivery, and can solve all crew and gear needs while shooting in Mexico.

Clients include Kamp Grizzly, Mullen Lowe, Ogilvy, CLM, Junket Productions (US), Concrete + Clay (US), MTV, Red Bull, El Mexicano (US), FFP Film & Fernsehproduktion GmbH (AT), AZB Creative (AU), Anima Estudios (MX), Septime Ciel (FR) and the Mexican Federal Government, among many others.

CSM Creative is one of the leading photo and video rental studios in Mexico City.

Features include 181 m² of workspace, 9m studio height, a pit for floor leveled angles, two catwalks for top angles, make-up and dressing room, catering area, two bathrooms, kitchen, cable TV, Internet and four phone lines.

Professional photographic and lighting equipment is available for rent. The studio also provides full service across production and post-production.

Visit the website for more information and prices.

Velvet Eye is Cancun’s newest photography equipment and grip rental house servicing the Riviera Maya and Yucatan Peninsula.

A boutique company with a large inventory, Velvet Eye stocks everything clients need for their productions - from new lightweight Profoto B4s, umbrellas, chimeras, scrims, frames, and reflectors, to tripods and computer back-up batteries. Velvet Eye also offers production supplies such as Garment Racks, Chairs, Tables, Boom Boxes and more.

Production services, such as scouting and on-set assistance, are also available upon request.

Recent clients include J Crew, Target, H&M, Numero, Elle, Net-a-Porter, Glamour and Garage Magazine.