germany Jun 2016

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:

• Audi A4 production shot by Jürgen Berderow in Spain (Philipp & Keuntje. AD: Anne Schubert).
• Birkenstock campaign and catalogue production shot by Sonia Tobias / André Reinke (inhouse).
• Airfield production shot by Kristian Schuller in Berlin (akku art production).
• Lufthansa production shot by Özgür Albayrak in Frankfurt (Kolle Rebbe. CD: Oleg Friesen).
• Lufthansa production shot by Sam Robinson in Frankfurt, Barcelona and New York (Kolle Rebbe. CD: Oleg Friesen).
• Mercedes Sprinter campaign production shot by Martijn Oort in Berlin (Lukas Lindemann Rosinski).
• Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge production shot by Özgür Albayrak in Berlin (Grabarz & Partner).

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, Paypal, 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 specialised across photography and video production. 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 a REVIEW campaign shoot realised by photographer Bersa at the Baltic Sea and a campaign shoot for Bosch Professional shot by Jann Klee.

Lucky Ju is a Munich-based photo production company. Having established an international network of competent producers, project managers, location scouts and casting agents, the company provides the perfect platform for creatively successful photo and video productions, both locally in Germany and worldwide.

Partner company www.locationladies.de provides a wide range of locations in Munich and across Bavaria.

Lucky Ju also provides location scouting and management, local service production, pre-production (art buying, casting, model booking), project management, booking and team consulting.

Mostly focussed on fashion and advertising productions, after 10 years of experience the team still "loves what we do!"

Lucky Ju recently worked for Hessnatur catalogue and magazines, an Ana Alcazar campaign, Schachenmayr by Coats, a Toni Sailer campaign, Continental and BMW.

Global campaign photographer and director Tim Müller is based in Berlin, New York and Cape Town. In his authentic lifestyle and people shoots he is passionate about the perfect moment. Tim captures professional talents as well as real people in the most genuine way for his worldwide campaigns and impressive image libraries for global brands.

As a consequence, Lürzer’s Archive has selected Tim three times to be one of the 'Best 200 AD Photographers Worldwide' - 2012/13, 2014/15 and again in 2016/17.

Tim has worked for a range of international clients, from advertising to TV commercials, including Adidas, BASF, Beiersdorf, Unilever, Lilly, Barclay's, Nestlé, P&G, McDonald's, Nescafé, Philips, Volkswagen, Qualcomm, Shire, Zeiss and many more.

Visit Tim's recently updated website to view his portfolio and also his new film projects.

Jo van den Berg always considers that perfection can be pursued by imbuing ordinary objects with high levels of sensitivity in order to capture them from exceptionally new perspectives.

For over 20 years, Jo has been working out of his own studio as a commercial photographer for agencies and magazines, specialising in still life, beauty and cosmetics for an international clientèle.

His work has been attributed with many international awards, but aside from the honours this easy-going photographer radiates confidence. "Instead of sticking his nose up in the air, he rather carries it ahead and takes new pictures!"

Clients include Guerlain Paris, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bulgari, Chanel, Beiersdorf International, Schwarzkopf, Steinway & Sons, Montblanc, Colt Telecom, WWF Germany, Stern, Der Spiegel and Geo.

Oana Szekely is always looking forward to taking on new challenges. She shoots people for commercials such as Claire Fischer Cosmetics as well as celebrities. Her latest artist is Namika from Frankfurt, famous for her summer hit 'Lieblingsmensch'.

Oana loves to realise her own personal photo projects and enjoys the freedom of being creative in comparison to commissioned work, as there are no strict rules governing her images. Layouts and poses are not yet defined. "When I get inspired by something or somebody, the idea is exported out of my head and becomes real."

For Oana, test shoots are like doing homework and therefore very important - when she organises them she always tries to put together a completely new team to be fully open for creative input.

"The work is much more exciting when there is no pressure to create something. The results are amazing if you just let things happen!"

Michael Zargarinejad/FOTOKAIN recently completed two wonderful shoots in Berlin with Jamie Lee.

"Jamie Lee, thank you for your kindness and professionalism – Manga rules!"

Client was Universal Music Germany.

Sven Schwarze is a Hamburg-based fashion photographer who stages fashion editorials with dynamic angles and bleeds. Clients rely on his acumen for new photographic approaches as he aspires to obtain the best possible results.

Raw snapshots of metropolitan scenes as well as feminine, aesthetic moments are perfectly captured by his professional calmness. Teamwork is also of high importance for Sven: "Nobody's ability comprises the whole, but together we're able to achieve everything!"

His international clients include publications such as The Sunday Times Magazine and Kismet Magazine, and campaigns for Alpha Noble, SOHO HOUSE, Adidas Originals, ENERGIE, Funk, Kiez Beats, New Era Cap, CONLEYS and Impressionen.

A cover series for the current Jay Dazé fashion campaign also bears his hallmark shooting style.

Sven feels at home in the world's big urban environments. While special jobs in cities like New York and London have refined his experience, Hamburg still remains in his heart.

Andra lives and works in Hamburg and started her career over 15 years ago. During this time she has had the opportunity to capture images of celebrities such as Tommy Hilfiger, Peter Maffay and Iris Berben, to name but a few.

Andra's true passion is fashion photography. Today, her clients include L'Officiel, Harper's Bazaar, Gala, Grazia and Cosmopolitan, and she has produced campaigns for Audi, Madeleine/Bambi, Schwarzkopf Professional and others.

Visit her website for more information.

Florian Eisermann works out of his own studio in Kassel, but mostly shoots on location. He is focused on people and lifestyle photography and has a love of sunrises and sunsets.

He always tries to tell stories in big places, mostly natural environments because of his attachment to nature. However, if he can’t find the perfect surroundings he will create them using his post-production expertise.

Clients highly appreciate Florian's dedication to creating the perfect location. His portfolio includes a range of work for local hidden champions like Herkules Liftwerk as well as big players in the energy sector such as GASCADE.

Tom Roch is an experienced advertising and editorial photographer. Starting as a commercial photographer at German design brand Rosenthal over 25 years ago, he soon moved to Munich to work freelance out of his own studio.

Tom's vast portfolio not only includes stills but also interior and people photography. His client list includes brands such as Bosch, BMW, Gabor, Adler, Kärcher, Marc-O-Polo, Jab Anstoetz, Villeroy & Boch and Rolf Benz.

Tom's editorial credits include Elle, Elle Decor, Playboy and Deco Home, with whom he has been consistantly working for the last 15 years.

Tom just shot brilliant deco pictures in Munich's top location, Theresa Bar, for its anniversary issue and contributed a cool story entitled 'Modern Africa', featured in this Showcase. He also just completed jobs for Parador and Cherry, and is currently highly bespoke with his digital art project.

Born in the north of Germany, Christoph Gramann has been working worldwide as a photographer for 26 years. He inherited his passion for photography not only from his father, but from his grandpa and his uncles; his brother is also a photographer.

On the basis of his experience as a family man and sportsman, Christoph is "cool as a cucumber". Whether he is shooting babies, celebrities or grandmas, the atmosphere is filled with good vibrations.

Christoph shoots for clients including FC Bayern, Skoda, Allianz Insurance, O2, Vodafone, KabelDeutschland and ZDF.

He dedicates this Showcase to the beautiful city of Lisbon from where he has just returned after a very successful production.

Michael Miklas' strength lies in his ability to capture the magic of moments, working with light in the same way a painter would with a brush and palette to create an arresting work of art. He shows his instinct for the perfect perspective, capturing a fleeting moment or the specific personality of a subject, especially in beauty, fashion and portrait projects.

Clients including Sante, Audi and Volkswagen trust his intuition and sense for the right set and style, but also appreciate his sensitive and cooperative personality when it comes to successfully realising their projects.

Michael runs his own studio in Hanover and travels for projects all over the world. Visit his website for more of his work.

Susanne Dittrich has been shooting advertising and fashion assignments for the past 10 years or more. She is specialised in children and lifestyle photography.

"My driving force remains the same today as when I first started: I take my inspiration out of the little things that happen around me every day - nature, colours, light and shadows."

Clients include Lego, Procter & Gamble, Renault, SAP, Skoda and Zeiss.

Susanne is represented in Italy by DV Milano and in the UK by Germaine Walker.

Working from his bright and spacious downtown, backyard studio in the centre of Düsseldorf, Domenik Broich is driven by a passion for his work creating images across still life, fashion, food, kids and advertising.

His professional vocation, precise work and excellent lighting abilities provides consistent success and has earned him the trust of many long-term clients including Strellson, Step Magazine, G-LAB, Fashion ID, Michael Meyer, GDS Messe Düsseldorf, KunstundKollegen, and more.

Domenik is known for his reliability and strong problem solving abilities. The studio is always trying to push boundaries, keeping clients' needs, deadlines and budgets firmly in mind.

Domenik's professional work-flow and constant attention to quality make him the perfect partner for any project.

Vlado Golub is a fashion, beauty and lingerie photographer based in Stuttgart. He combines his passion for aesthetics and people with his distinct technical skills and experience.

Clients such as ST. EMILE, STRENESSE, bungalow, Hugo Boss, L’Oréal and Wella appreciate Vlado's straight-to-the-point approach as well as his amazing energy that captures the set to bring out the best in every production. He likes to work in his studio as well as on location.

His clients also include Brigitte Magazine, CODELLO LIFESTYLE - ACCESSORIES, Digl, Estura, GQ Magazine, Hugo Boss, K&L Ruppert, L’Oréal Germany, MANHATTAN Cosmetics, Mercedes-Benz Sport, Mey Bodywear, MUSTANG, NOKIA, O2 Germany, Porsche Design, Rodenstock, STRENESSE, WELLA, W.&L.T., ST. EMILE, and Zinser Department Stores. 

Vlado is represented by FARIYAL KENNEL continues Tschangizian Photographers.

Stefan Hobmaier is a freelance photograher based in Munich, Germany. He focuses on portait, corporate and industrial photography.

Stefan loves working with real people in their surroundings, as well as setting up lights in a studio taking an authentic portrait and creating honest reportages.

His clients include ZF, BMW, Google, Pro7, H&M, Microsoft, SEW, SZ Publishing, Burda, C3, Hoffmann&Campe, G+J Corporate Editors and various B2B and B2C magazines.

Munich-based photographer Dirk Bruniecki specialises in portrait, documentary and advertising images.

Dirk has been commissioned by many German and international clients and magazines to shoot celebrities ranging from top-ranking politicians to actors and international business leaders.

He works on commission with many major German design agencies for clients ranging from Siemens to BMW, Jeep, Pro7, and many more. His editorial publications have been commissioned by magazines such as Times Magazine, GQ, Playboy, Stern, Zeit, Hollywood Reporter, Bloomberg Business Week and numerous others.

Dirk recently finished an assignment In Moab, USA for Jeep with German actor Elyas M'Barek as well as a long-term project with FC Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Götze. Furthermore, he made a trip to Istanbul to visit Besiktas Istanbul Striker Mario Gomez for Playboy magazine. His curious nature drives him forward.

Visit his website for more information.

David Köster is a Germany-based travel, outdoor and landscape photographer. Through his images he mainly stages wild, epic nature scenes but also loves to realise commissioned projects.

By means of dramatic perspectives, atmospheric imagery and the systematic use of natural light, David creates work that often resembles painting rather than photography. His photographs are used by a wide range of clients, among them agencies, publishers and tourism institutions. His images are presented in exhibitions and published in print and online media worldwide. In addition, David writes articles for travel and photography magazines.

Clients include ODLO, Asiana Airlines, Ministry of Tourism/Republic of Kazakhstan, 4-Seasons Magazine/Globetrotter, FOCUS, Accor Hotels, Hubert Burda Media, DuMont Media Group, Falke Media, Polyglott, RWE, DigitalPHOTO, FotoPRO Magazine, FRISCHLUFT Magazine, Alverde/dm Drogeriemarkt, Tecklenborg Verlag, Landscape Photography Magazine, PHOTOGRAPHY Magazine, Chasing the Light Magazine, Light & Land Photography Tours and LOOK photo agency.

David has been awarded at the IPA International Photography Awards, Travel Photographer of the Year, Asferico, ND Awards, Glanzlichter, Smithsonian, National Geographic, Oasis, Kontinent and Color Awards.

Flavouredgreen. is an award-winning team of architects and designers specialising primarily in CGI architecture and virtual set design. Clients include photographers, agencies and post production studios.

For a Mercedes-Benz campaign the company designed a progressive street tunnel with a stadium, and produced backplates and spheres in collaboration with photographer Olaf Hauschulz and [zerone]. Agency: Antoni. AD: Damon Aval.

Jan Steinhilber staged the Porsche 911 Black Edition on behalf of Porsche AG and agency Kemper Kommunikation. Flavouredgreen. projected the architecture and delivered the 3D model to Npixo, who made the car visualisation, rendering and post production. AD: Tim Bruchmüller.

In cooperation with Jung von Matt, CD Michael Zimmermann and photographer Nico Weymann, Flavouredgreen. designed the stage for the 'Junge Sterne' for Mercedes-Benz and delivered the 3D model to [zerone], who handled the car visualisation, rendering and post production.

Photographer Jan Steinhilber realised the new Audi SQ7 catalogue. Advertising agency: Philipp und Keuntje. AD: Bastian Adam/Ines Thaller. CGI environment designed by flavouredgreen. Car visualisation and post production by [zerone].

The highly skilled retouchers at ADRET operate across still life and fashion for leading photographers in Hamburg.

With a full selection of services and efficient time management, the ADRET team is prepared to accomplish all imaging needs by deploying a range of skills to achieve outstanding results.

The highly experienced team is inspired to work across different looks and trends. ADRET creates outstanding visual effects and generates images of the highest quality.

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:

• Armin Morbach for Schwarzkopf and Catrice.
• Blasius Erlinger for Peruvian Connection.
• Jette Stolte for Gerry Weber.
• Ralph Mecke for L‘Oréal.
• Seregel for Silly.
• Felix Krüger for Wormland.
• Patrick Houi for Gerry Weber.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. The company offers the full range of equipment including camera and lighting gear, production vehicles and platforms, computers and steamers. At DRS, clients will find everything they need to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

DRS branches can be found in Berlin, Stuttgart, Marbella and Zurich but the company provides equipment worldwide.

Latest arrivals include Canon’s new flagship EOS 1 DX Mark II and VIND, a new 25’’ wind machine built from scratch for unmatched precision and silence.

CineCars is a specialised enterprise for camcar tracking shots. Take advantage of the latest technological innovations, including the electrically-driven E-CineCar or the Shotmaker Ford F250, the high-motorised solution for quick shots and big superstructures.

The innovative and brand new Scorpioarm offers economy alongside state-of-the-art technology for camera cars. The Scorpioarm beats the Russianarm with his unique features: the patented 'Piston' lowers the centre of gravity and significantly improves safety, while powering the remote head and camera from the car avoids daily accumulator changes.

Take advantage of CineCars' long-standing experience in film to provide an individual, creative and practical solution for camcar tracking shots. "Safety first" is the slogan during every phase of the company's work.

Clients include BMW, Ford, KIA, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Skoda, Tesla and Volkswagen.

Emphasising the company's close cooperation with all the hidden stars behind the camera as well as on set, with the wink of an eye FGV claims "We are 'Making of!'"

Deeply rooted in the international film industry, with vast experience and an impressive inventory, FGV has been providing leading production services for decades. Constant cooperation and communication is a vital part of the company’s knowledge base. In return, clients are able to do their jobs better, be it with the latest high-tech equipment, through the team's technically demanding solutions, or even it's own developments.

With home bases in Munich and Berlin, FGV Rental was established in 1972 to provide services including:

• Camera systems (digital, film, and photo), lighting (daylight, tungsten, LED, tube, photo), grip (from cranes, to dollies, to tripods, stands and more), and vehicles.
• 24/7 rental pick-up and return.
• A 700 m² / 7,500 sq.ft. studio located on the company's Munich premises and benefitting from great transportation connections. Features include a ceiling height of 12m/40ft, motorised green- and bluescreens, three motorised rigs for loads of up to two tons each, a 7x14m (24x46ft) ceiling reflector, Cyclorama covering two walls (24x29x11m / 79x95x36ft), production offices, an industry standard kitchen and parking lot.

Founded in 2007, elbmodels was the first agency in Hamburg to specialise in representing mature models for the film and photography industries.

The agency offers the perfect face for everyone, with an emphasis on changing the out-dated image of more mature people in advertising.

elbmodels is now based in Hamburg and Munich and is specialised in actors and models between the ages of 30 and 90.

Its roster of over 300 models work for international clients including Lufthansa, BMW and Siemens.

Brodybookings is an international model and casting agency, based in Stuttgart.

The agency has placed models in TV commercials for McDonald’s, Manhattan Cosmectics and Techniker Krankenkasse, amongst many others. Brodybookings recently released its own project, entitled 'Guilty‘, in collaboration with photographer Anthon Curri and the agency's best new faces.

Kids, teens, grown-ups and seniors are all part of the portfolio, featuring not only professionals but also characteristic amateurs. With its additional actress and sports division, the agency can provide a board for all needs.

Since inception 14 years ago, Public Heroes Gmbh has run a successful people and casting agency. With a boutique division of commercial models, a large division of actors, and an extensive group of artists, the company serves a broad spectrum of international clients.

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

Berlin-based fashion stylist Daniella Petrovics graduated in Fashion Design and has since been working as a freelance stylist across various areas of the industry, including magazine editorials, advertising, commercials, brands, film and celebrities.

Daniella is known for her creativity, professionalism, versatility, flexibility and cutting-edge knowledge.

She has worked for clients such as Adidas, St. Emile, Galeries Lafayette, Hugo Boss, Closed, Levi's, Drykorn, Christ, Breuninger, Cai Jewels, Douglas, Nivea, Mini, Sony Ericsson, Schwartzkopf, L’Oréal, Garnier, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Mazda, Opel, Coca-Cola, Wella, AXE, Ikea, Ebay, Hornbach, Smart, Deutsche Bank, Villeroy & Boch, Hasselblad, Telekom and Swisscom.

Magazines and celebrities include Tush, SZ Magazin, Gala, Cosmopolitan, Park Avenue, Bunte, Institute Magazine, Highsnobiety, Qvest, FHM and JNC, Juliette Lewis, Christoph Waltz, Franz Beckenbauer, Boris Becker, Richie Hawtin and many others.

Visit her website and Perfectprops for more information.

Purpose built and fully equipped with the finest technical equipment on the one hand, charming and chilling on the other, hinterbergwerk film and photography studio is only 15 minutes away from Frankfurt airport and is a happy place to shoot cars, people and sets!

Technical facilities include flash and tungsten lighting, grip, digital equipment, a 180° floor plan, Cyclorama, a remote controlled floating flat (30ft. x 23ft.), a front-of cove, black drapery system, and a 23ft. wide green screen.

Visit the website for more information or contact Astrid on +49(0)61153150940.

Westside Studios Frankfurt is a professional rental studio for film and photography productions and events.

The studio has a total area of 300 m² and also offers room for larger productions. The studio has a 22m-long stone-walled infinity cove (including Cyclorama with floor, ceiling, and side walls) with a clear ceiling height of 5m.

Audio recording is possible since a large part of the studio is located underground. The studio is accessible by car at grade (clearance height 2,40m). The studio floor is also accessible by vehicle. 63A high-voltage current is supplied. The studio’s infinity cove can be painted on request in Chroma Key Greenscreen or Chroma Key Bluescreen, or any other colour. All rental equipment is available just 400m away from MBF, or alternately 10 minutes by car on the A648 from 711rent!

The studio is located directly at the intersection of Frankfurt West and can be easily reached. Due to the short distance to the airport (about 10 minutes) the rental studio is particularly well suited for international productions.

Located in central Munich, Studio Lichthaus is a beautiful 260m² space with gorgeous natural sunlight streaming through a bank of eight windows.

It is a perfect venue for photo shoots, events and film shoots, with complete blackout facilities available for any type of production.

The company provides tasty home-cooked catering, served at a table that can seat up to 14 people. There is also an extensive library of on-site props, wall sets and flooring, and with Lichthaus' huge list of contacts clients can be assured of everything they'll need for a successful shoot.