france May 2016

Currently based in Paris, Pascal Raso usually works in the studio but can also be found pretty much anywhere in the world. He is specialised in advertising, beauty, editorial and artistic photography and is known to have creative vision by transcending the simplicity and limitations of a basic technical style.

Since becoming a professional photographer, Pascal has consistently aimed to deliver a strong impression within his photographs while maintaining a theme that is appropriate to what is asked from him. Providing top quality and expertise for each of his photographs, his creative mind is only topped by his artistic drawing abilities.

"The name sums up our identity: a photographic studio in growth. Not much to add because we don't want to limit ourselves with labels, or be associated with just one kind of photography rather than another.

For us, photography is the translation into image of a thought, a story, a feeling, whatever it is originated by: a dish of a chef or a landscape; a face or a lipstick. We decided to plant a seed of the most rugged and majestic type. Today, we are a studio and a widening network of other professionals: the seed has germinated, the roots and the stem widen."

Oak Seed Studio is now represented by DVmilano Agency.

Arnaud Février is a French photographer based in Paris. He began freelancing in 1993, working in Lisbon, Beirut and Riga, and had his images published in city guides and Geo Gallimard. Between 1990-1997, he shot concerts for Jean Michel Jarre and worked with the agency Imapress until 1998, producing a number of reports highlighting the humanitarian disasters in Gaza and Iraq.

Arnaud's work was published in various newspapers before he turned more to portraiture, joining the team at MPA agency where he remained until 2004. Alongside his press work, Arnaud has developed a strong relationship with communication agencies to produce reports highlighting the men and women of today's societies. Attempting to reveal people's private life, he photographed refined portraits, but remains fascinated by the world of industry, transport and energy; the models have been replaced by planes, trains and boats.

Attracted by the moving image, he made his first video reports in 2014. Fascinated by new technologies, Arnaud uses his patent UAV Pilot to shoot aerial photos and videos. A recent assignment took him to Mexico, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

Cinq Etoiles is a boutique production company based in Paris. The company offers a full range of services for photographic and moving image productions, including art buying, creative talent sourcing, casting, locations, set design, beauty teams, equipment and highly skilled technical crews, together with perfectly smooth logistics.

With a large network of creative talents and a refined understanding of the industry, Cinq Etoiles provides top-level image production services, whatever the scope of clients' needs and budget.

"Years of experience in the film and photo industries allow us to achieve your creative goals by offering locations that make the difference. Our technical skills combined with an eye for detail lead us to be the perfect partner for your photographic, film and cross-media projects."

Chinese sister company 5e Productions Shanghai offers the same level of expertise in Asia.

Cinq Etoiles has worked with some of the most talented photographers in the most challenging environments. Recent clients include Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Biotherm, Guerlain, Google, Pernod Ricard, Aigle, Bloomberg and Air France.

South of France Montpellier-based Conti Sud Productions offers all inclusive production services for film and photo clients, ranging from scouting services to crew booking, casting and set design, providing whatever is needed to ensure a successful shoot.

Through a wide network of partner companies around the world, Conti Sud Productions guarantees top quality services and efficient cost solutions for productions worldwide.

Conti Sud Productions also offers houses to rent for film and photo clients in France and Corsica, Ibiza, Bali, Mykonos, Phuket, Rio de Janeiro, Essaouira and Cape Town.

"Turning ideas into reality since 1996".

Continental Productions is a creative global production company based in Paris, producing all types of image content for print, film and digital platforms.

With more than 1500 projects organised in Europe and across the world in partnership with leading advertising agencies and international clients, its label ContiGroup offers a selection of worldwide offices in Paris, Barcelona, the USA, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Bangkok, Casablanca and Shanghai.

Dedicated teams with local knowledge consistently guarantee clients the best crews, locations and cost-efficient budgets.

"Continental Productions relies on strong human values ​​and qualified teams, volunteers and enthousiastics to best meet your expectations".

The JPPS universe is anchored by over a decade of experience in photography and advertising, along with the ambition to offer a high quality service with a touch of art de vivre.

Jacqueline Pusch and John Fanning are creative thinkers, enthusiastic travellers and innovative problem solvers. They put their resources, extensive network and personalised attention into every shoot, no matter the size or budget.

The JPPS client list includes luxury and consumer brands, agencies and magazines such as Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, Rolex, Swarovski, Hanro, Sunglass Hut, Harrods, Manor, Holt Renfrew, Diesel, Perrier, Grey Goose, BMW, Renault, Zeit Magazine, L’Officiel Homme, Dazed & Confused, GQ and Vogue.

Find JPPS Photo Production on Facebook and Instagram or visit the website for more information.

Based in Paris, KA2 PRODUCTIONS is a full service international comprehensive production company for photography and film productions. With more than 15 years experience in the production industry, it offers an impeccable service on all levels:

Art buying / Casting / Location scouting / Budget management / Accomodation / Transportation / Crew booking / Catering / Equipment rental.

Each job is approached with the same diligence and attention while keeping tightly to budgets.

Passionate about photography, La Moustache's highly experienced and dedicated team adapts resources to meet the needs of each individual project.

Based in Paris, the company's extended network allows clients to take advantage of numerous location opportunities throughout France.

The team also have experience producing for clients in several countries around the world.

Clients include advertising companies, corporate names, fashion, luxury and automobile brands such as Hermès, Eres, Nike, Mandarin Oriental, MasterCard and Ford.

Visit the website or contact La Moustache directly.

Created in 1999, Octopix is a full service production company based in Paris.

Octopix provides experienced multilingual coordinators, friendly assistants and effective technicians to make shoots run as smoothly as possible.

The agency offers the largest location database in France and loves the challenge of finding that "impossible" location in France and throughout the world.

Octopix also includes casting and set design services.

The agency adapts to creative and budget expectations for clients as diverse as Louis Vuitton, Microsoft and Vogue, to name just a few.

"RVZ, a new dimension - bigger, better, faster, stronger"

Today RVZ writes a new chapter in its history by moving its headquarters to an exceptional 3750 m2 site in Ivry sur Seine, Paris. For the well-being of its clients and the team, this new improved environment will bring easier access and better working conditions. The fabulous premises will host an array of news services including a RVZ STORE, an open space for testing equipment, a workshop for the development and conception of client's ideas…

RVZ’S team of 40 professionals has 28 years of experience for all your production needs.

Equipment includes: Flashes – Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Elinchrom, Multiblitz; Digital capture – Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Hasselblad, Leaf; Cameras – Red Weapon, Red Epic Dragon, Scarlet, Arri Alexa, Mini Alexa, Canon EOS C300, C500; HMI/Tungsten – Arri, K5600, Desisti, Dedolight; Fluos/Leds – Kino Flo, Smart light, Arri Skypanel, Lite Panels, Trucolor, Flexlite, Cineled; Softboxes, frames, textiles, effects and specific accessories including wind and smoke machines.

Props, make-up stations, folding tables, chairs and boxes, ollies and accessories, lighting grips, stands, power distribution, trucks, location vans and generators complete the offer.

Contact RVZ at Paris Ivry on +33(0)1 47 46 17 00 or in Marrakech on +212 (0) 5 24 30 14 20.

711rent is Europe's leading photo and film equipment rental house with branches in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca. The company carries well-maintained gear from all major brands, including Profoto, Broncolor, Briese, Arri, Kino Flo, Dedolight, Hasselblad, Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Apple, Mole Richardson, The Light and more.

Equipment can be delivered to any location with its 24/7, full pick-up and drop-off service, offering "ready to fly" packed equipment, as well as rental vehicles with qualified man on van and all production accessories needed for an outdoor shooting (easy-up tents, chairs, tables as well as heaters or power generators...).

Visit the team in its Paris rental office located in the 10th arrondissement close to Canal St Martin and Square Republic to check out the latest additions to its equipment stock containing:  

• HMI Hi-speed Ballast for 1,2kW/2,5kW/4kW Arri and Briese HMI lighting system.
• The new Briese H5.3 Tungsten System, the Phase One 3 Series (350/380/3 100) with XF Bodies.
• The Dedolight D4 Bicolor LED and our new inhouse developed Ring flash compatible with the Profoto OCF B2 Batteryflashsystem.

Meticulously and with a sense of great creativity, Sebastien Mouraud began food styling in 2008. Following his passion and rigour, he sublimates the ingredients and dishes composed to the delight of the photographer’s eye.

Sébastien has both the photographer's eye and the touch of a head confectioner. With enormous experience in confectionary, he experimented in the business for eight years in Brittany and Paris as Head Confectioner at Pierre Hermé.

Behind a man filled with humour and unobtrusive character hides a talented entrepreneur. With several years of experience, Sébastien offers customers his PERFECT recipe: “500g of good mood, 1kg of rigour, a dash of responsiveness, followed by 300g of thoroughness.”

Visit his website for more information.