china Nov 2017

Amanacliq is a full service artist management and production house dedicated to the dynamic Asian market. With strong global partners Amana inc. (Tokyo) and Bernstein & Andriulli (US and UK), the company is able to provide complete visual solutions with a wide range of services from photo and motion production, illustration and CGI to facilities and equipment rental, as well as post-production.

"Regularly working with masterclass photographers and artists, we emphasize creativity and quality as much as we care about effectiveness on the campaigns we work on. With the experience of working with most multinational clients and advertising agencies worldwide, we are always striving to spark fresh, exciting ideas for the advertising industry."

Clients include Beats by dre, Nike, Google, Uber, Disney, HSBC, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, P&G, Unilever, Adidas, New Balance, Visa, Abbott, Budweiser, Levi's, Starbucks, Oreo, Oppo, Vivo, KFC, Alibaba, Tencent, and more.

Bloc Productions is a China-based artist representation agency that represents a roster of internationally acclaimed photographers, directors, stylists and illustrators for Asian advertising and editorial clients.

Recent projects have included stills and film campaigns for the likes of Maybelline, SKII, Nike, Adidas and L’Oréal.

Central Studios provides the space to create and realise ideas with the support of an experienced team and a deep well of resources. Whether it be full production management or a simple studio rental, as Shanghai’s premier studio and production company, the team will ensure it finds the right solutions for every project.

Since its inception, Central Studios has been a leading force in the Chinese market, servicing the world’s preeminent brands as well as local leaders. Clients value and trust the company's extensive expertise in commercial production, spanning stills to video, and importantly enjoy working with its flexible and responsive bilingual team.

D'ELE is a creative agency dedicated to artist management and full service production. Based in Shanghai and with partners in Milan and London, for over 10 years the company has provided seamless and dynamic visual solutions to a wide range of international clients and advertising agencies.

In partnership with Livello6 and 1806, D'ELE is proud to represent international visual artists within photography, illustration, CGI, film, and animation. Its artists are recognised globally with awards such as Cannes Lions and Promax BDAs.

Additionally, D'ELE provides full service production, all customised to the specific needs of its clients.

CONTRA Productions China is a full service video and photography company covering Greater China. CONTRA incorporated offices in Hong Kong in 2005, Beijing in 2010, and recently Shanghai, allowing the company to efficiently run projects without limitations across the entire country.

Employing international team members, CONTRA is often requested to manage complex shoots globally. From Bremerhaven into the high seas all the way to Hong Kong, video and photographer units covered 30 F&B venues with lifestyle and entertainment shoots within a 15-day window on board a moving cruise liner for the GENTING Dream.

With the growing need for unique filming locations in China as well as fresh content, CONTRA’s database provides clients with access to quick search and review functions to meet specific requirements in a short period of time. Recent projects this year included branded content films for KIWI and J&J, while the company's most recent TV commercial and online film was shot on location in Beijing for Nike Jordan.

"You have an idea lingering in your head. You try to explain it, you even try drawing it, but somehow it doesn’t come close to the brilliant picture you’ve conceived in your head. That’s where we come in.

Frame by Frame Pictures was founded in 2010 on the small island of Singapore, but we pride ourselves in establishing a network of production teams across Asia-Pacific. We are a small collective of producers who represent a stable of photographers and directors specialising in various photography genres. We also extend our capabilities to image crafting, casting, set-styling, or even CGI."

Red+Plus is a Shanghai-based creative team consisting of globally awarded photographers and young talents, directors, stylists, illustrators, make-up artists, hair stylists and fashion consultants.

"We are a group of passionate people happy to share our knowledge and expertise with our clients to meet their requests and develop their ideas. Red+Plus is proud to be a point of reference for the production of photography and motion campaigns, as well as creative projects for both fashion and advertisement. We represent an international pool of artists, each one gifted with a unique artistic style."

Red+Plus, together with the talents represented, work to develop concepts and ideas and to make them happen. "We support our clients, from creative and conceptual direction up to set coordination, with a special attention to detail."

With 2,000m² of space in Shanghai, Red+Plus also owns three in-house NY-style studios complete with equipment rental services; top-notch photo studios for creative use, from still life to cars, fashion shows to special events.

Red Cactus was established in Hong Kong in 2003, followed by Singapore in 2008 and Shanghai in 2015. The spread of its offices provides insight and freedom in producing projects in Asia with a high level of service.

Through the years Red Cactus has built great relationships with leading artists, creatives and crews, creating tight teamwork, care and a wealth of experience.

"We love what we do and believe in a 'win win' mantra in all aspects of the business, thus creating a positive shooting environment which inspires creativity and all of us to be at our best."

Sharpen Studio is unique Daylight loft location studio in Beijing providing more than 500m² of workspace. With spectacular cyclorama dimensions measuring 15m by 9m, the entry gate and driveway access makes the studio a perfect location for car shoots.

The former warehouse features private parking, a client lounge, VIP room, sound system, styling and make-up areas. With welcoming English-speaking staff on hand to assist through the entire process, Sharpen Studio is the perfect location for photo and film shoots in China.

The interior of the studio has ample space with huge windows, a bar and fully equipped kitchen. A full range of props is available as well as top brands for rental, including Profoto, Phase One, Hasselblad, Mamiya, Red Camera, Canon, Arri and Kino.

Clients include Vogue, Pop Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Adidas, Intel, Apple, Samsung, Cluse, Range Rover, Pantene, Kappa, Chopard, Tissot, Dior, Element Fresh, Lapargay, Chopard, Dentsu, Cacharel, Shu Uemara, The Beijinger, Pop Magazine, Opera Bombana, and many more.

Living in Asia for over 10 years, Raphael Olivier travels all around the region on assignments covering industrial documentary, real estate photography, retail or lifestyle portraiture.

Raphael has worked for major commercial clients such as Louis Vuitton, Nike, Total, INSEAD, Pullman Hotels, Louis Dreyfus, Sony, Qatar Airways, Sotheby's, and many others.

Visit his website for more information.

Jason Capobianco’s career has been one long pursuit of the unguarded moment, where he often captures the winning frame during the ‘in between’ moments of a shoot.

Celebrity portraits filled with connection and intimacy. Fashion and beauty images painted with a cinematic grandness. Social media video spots filled with happiness and humour.

These are some of the reasons that Jason’s clients keep coming back for more. His experience and adaptability in the fast changing landscape of commercial photography, is the key to his success.

“My desire to never have a ‘style’ comes from the fact that I never want to do the same thing twice. I never want viewers to say ‘that’s a Capobianco image, or video’. I always want to keep them guessing.”

Jasper James is a China-based photographer working in Shanghai and Beijing, shooting editorial, advertising and corporate work. His photography ranges from portrait, travel and interiors to concept driven projects.

Over the past decade he has lived and worked in New York, London and Beijing, covering assignments around the globe for some of the world's leading magazines, design and advertising clients.

Clients include Ferrari, British Airways, Wrigley's, Volvo, Bosch, China Mobile, Marks and Spencer, Bank of China, QQ.com, Ritz Carlton, Mandarin Oriental, Dockers, Wallpaper*, Traveler, Travel and Leisure, Departures, Men's Journal, Telegraph Magazine, Dwell, Vanity Fair and Monocle.

From New York to Shanghai and now travelling all over Asia, Mark Gong has developed an eye for capturing both the common and the uncommon. His images have appeared in magazines such as Vogue, Elle, GQ, Numero, and many others. He is also the grand prize winner of the acclaimed Surface Avant Guardian.

Mark developed his love for photography in college, and skipped many classes to go shoot personal stories. Convinced he was going to be a war photographer, he joined The Washington Post photo team in their renowned internship programme. Not long after, his passion for photography turned towards the opposite end of the spectrum, fashion.

With the little money he managed to save, Mark moved to NYC to further his career. In the years that followed, his photos have graced the pages of numerous top magazines. Still not satisfied, he packed his bags and started a new adventure in Shanghai, where he is currently residing in between travels.

Clients include Beats by Dre, Porsche, L'Oréal, HSBC, Dove, Harley Davidson, Vogue China, Numero China, U+, Numero Homme, Elle Singapore, Harper's Bazaar Singapore, Style Singapore, GQ Singapore, Surface and many others.

Mark is represented by Amanacliq. 

Eric Wong specialises in a wide range of work, from advertising and celebrity to fashion, beauty and still photography.

Eric is meticulous with light sources and enjoys capturing in the moment. He believes that the visual tells the story.

Moving forward, Eric is exploring the new horizons of videography to allow his style of art to expand into other exciting areas.

Eric is represented by Haplaboratory.

Ele Jin is one of Shanghai's leading photographers, closing the gap between the east and the west. She has an enthusiastic contemporary approach to photography, producing images with a creative individual style.

Born in Shanghai in 1979, Ele graduated from Shanghai JiaoTong University majoring in Graphic Design. She went on to explore fashion photography in the UK, first at the University of Central England and then at leading institution The London College of Printing, obtaining a distinction in Professional Photography Practice. She came back Shanghai to establish her own studio in 2003.

Ele has been working as commercial photographer both in fashion and advertising for over 15 years. She also started to shoot fashion films in 2009. She is now focused more on creating personal projects. Her recent photo series included 'Parallel Spaces' and 'Falling', that was exhibited in Paris.

Ele is now based in Shanghai.

Yang Tan based himself for 12 years in New York City after studying Photography at the School of Visual Arts before finally marking Shanghai his base. Along with his keen eye and preference for lifestyle, fashion and portraiture shots, Yang believes in the art of understated subtlety. The colour palette he often uses across most of his images gives them a distinct and unique look.

He is represented by Frame by Frame.

Yi Guo was born in Shanghai and raised in NYC. Her styling career began over 10 years ago in NYC, working for magazines such as Vanity Fair, WWD, W and Details. Her interest in China's growing fashion industry began when she became New York Fashion Editor for the innovative I.T Post magazine. After many trips back to Shanghai and an opportunity to become Style Editor for Vogue China, she decided to base herself in Shanghai.

Yi currently freelances for many international brands and consults for multiple luxury companies looking to launch in China. Her client list includes Vogue China, Chanel, Neiman Marcus, Maybelline, Olay and Sephora. She also works very closely with emerging Chinese designers and Chinese fashion brands.

Her understanding of both western and eastern aesthetics has given her a unique eye in the fashion industry. She hopes to continue to narrow the gap between east and west and bridge the fashion industries of both cultures.

Yi is represented by Bloc Productions.