netherlands Sep 2017

HOTELREBEL is a full service production company headquartered in Rotterdam. The company also uses Amsterdam as common décor.

In the scenic city of Rotterdam, HOTELREBEL works closely with the Rotterdam Film Commission and provides a full range of high-end production services, specialising in pre-production, extensive location scouting, casting, set production, editing, post-production and full project management.

"Our producers and assistants will go ‘on and on’ about the ‘what - why - how’ thing, just to make sure your production all comes together. Each result is made with the intention of sharing or talking about."

Rooff is a full service production office for photography and film based in Amsterdam, working worldwide.

The team can arrange productions from beginning to end, or just a part of it, ensuring that each project is executed with efficiency and care. Rooff is well known for being an office that works with the most professional crews, equipment rental companies, set builders, etc.

Working with photographers and a director within Rooff Mngmnt (since 2016), but mainly helping others (agencies/brands/photographers and directors) with their projects, clients include Asics, Adidas, Escada, Tommy Hilfiger, Vodafone, Philips and many more.

Still life and food photography are two of Cameron Studio's specialties. Pim Janswaard and Lieke Heijn, both photographers and working mostly in their studio in Wormer, only 15 minutes from Amsterdam.

For more then 20 years they have been shooting for commercial and editorial clients, making many best-selling books, magazines and productions. In addition to that they also shoot portraits, lifestyle and stills for magazines in the Netherlands.

Latest work includes the cookbook 'Dinner 4 friends' which will be in the shops by November 2017.

Nadja Pollack is a German kid’s fashion photographer whose work is inspired by art, children's own curiosity, and by the odd things of everyday life. Her calm but involved nature makes her work attractive for many international clients and magazines. She lives with her family in Amsterdam.

She has worked with The Small Gatsby, Mischka Aoki, So Cute dresses, Amourbows, Kids Magazine, Hooligans Magazine and Minimaven Magazine as well as small independent jewellery designers.

Photographer Pim Hendriksen's work has a look and feel that is colourful, powerful and energetic and reflects his strong work ethic. His greatest strength is blending his technical knowledge of photography with his love for cars, but he enjoys working with all types of people in all kinds of situations.

He enjoys a challenge and is able to manage any high pressure situation with his laid back attitude.

He recently shot portrait campaign images for educational institute NCOI and he collaborated with Magic Media Group on a big outdoor campaign for Ink Master, a competitive reality-TV series about the best tattoo artists of the Netherlands.

Alexander Baks is specialised in lifestyle, sports and interior photography. With more than 10 years of experience in photography, he can be counted on on-set and on location.

Owning his own spacious studio in a beautiful Amsterdam location allows him to fullfil all of his clients' needs.

Alexander strives every day to create better and more appealing images for his clients. He has a huge passion and talent for capturing beautiful imagery; whether it's creating an editorial or shooting advertising campaigns, he brings a signature style to all of his work.

Be sure to visit his website so see a wider selection of his work.

Peter Bak is a Dutch-based reportage and portrait photographer who has been shooting for over two decades. He works mostly on portrait series but also loves to shoot for magazines.

Although he prefers natural light for these projects he is also very comfortable with flash photography and is not afraid of a dramatically lit editorial shoot. Peter spends his free time travelling and working on his personal documantery projects.

For Peter, it is all about people. He prefers to work in a documentary style, enabling him to get closer to a person. Photography is a way to access these moments, to travel, to meet; "Without these moments they are just pictures," he says.

He works with a wide range of clients, from travel magazines to corporate portraits including Nautique, Rails, Playboy, Elle, Carp, HP de tijd, NRC and M-magazine.

Bart Brussee studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and has many years of experience as a freelance photographer. “I like so many things, every subject is a challenge to me I want to photograph the most beautiful way.”

You can recognize a real Bart photo by the light, composition, atmosphere
and emotion. “During photographing, I constantly think of the quality, is it technically usable? How is the atmosphere of the photo, does it fit in the series? I like to get inspired by the people I work with. I watch the trends, but I don’t like to be ruled by them. Therefore I follow my own ideas, which results in the most beautiful things”.

Technically a lot has changed the last few years for photographers. The only thing that never changes is the photography itself; a good photo from 1900 is still a good photo! Bart's best photos are exactly like this: timeless.

Mathilde Karrèr is a still life photographer from Amsterdam, currently based in Berlin and working internationally.

After a career in film, since 2012 still life photography has become her main focus. Mathilde has a keen eye for styling and has a well developed sense for creating a narrative within a single image. Working solo or with talented stylists, she strives for a high-end image, well balanced in atmosphere, colour, texture and light.

Luxury goods, jewellery, flowers, fashion accessories and dachshunds are just some of her favourite subjects to shoot. Commercially, she has worked for Montblanc, Zalando, Ace&Tate and Bugaboo. Editorially, she has shot for Vogue, Buffalozine and Highsnobiety.

Amsterdam Production Services is The Netherland’s leading production service company. John Trapman, a Canadian abroad in Holland, leads the multi-lingual team with over 20 years’ experience providing cost effective production for commercials, features, TV and photography.

"We know how difficult it can be to shoot abroad and that is why we offer our total commitment providing for every component of production services in Holland, such as location scouting and fixing, casting, crew, equipment, studio, hotel, transportation and post-production. No project is too big to handle or too small to enjoy!"

Recent work includes:

Netflix drama - 'Sense 8'.  Director Lana Wachowski.

Nivea 8x4 - Japanese commercial.

Chinese TV production - 'Race The World'.

Photo shoot - Stylist Magazine cover of Viktor and Rolf.

“I cannot recommend John and his team more highly. Effortless, transparent, honest and good humoured; working with John was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Amsterdam is a fabulous production centre and John is a consummate professional with a wealth of experience.” Phil Barnes, UK Producer.

Since its foundation in 1995, the Dutch Casting Agency has grown to become the largest casting agency in The Netherlands. It has compiled a portfolio with over 34.000 models, actors, background actors, specials and hostesses. 

Because The Netherlands is one of the most populous countries in the world, people from many different national backgrounds have settled here, making it a true international and cosmopolitan country. This makes finding a vibrant mix for each casting or production incredibly easy.

"With more than 30 years’ experience, at Allard Studio’s we know what’s required. As such, the studios you can hire from us are all suitable for high-end audiovisual productions. Furthermore, we have an extensive stock of the highest quality photography equipment for hire. With us, any photo production and any TV or film shoot is always possible!

Anyone in the business this long knows how it works, in terms of technology, production and common practice in the sector. And that’s what we offer - not just professional rental studios, but also production support, personal advice, and a range of supplementary facilities so that your production can run properly and smoothly."