miami Jun 2018

Danny Cardozo’s 'Waverunner' editorial for Ocean Drive Magazine, featuring Anastasia Kolganova (Next Models), showcases the latest summer trends from powerhouses Gucci, Versace, Marc Jacobs, Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Cynthia Rowley, in neoprene, velvet and neon-colour fabrics.

JD Forte is a fashion and portrait photographer with many commercial video directing credits to his name. He works for fashion houses, international and national magazines, beauty companies, and luxury brands.

JD divides his time between Miami and New York City, and can always be found travelling with his side-kick, Jude (Chihuahua).

A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Jason Nuttle got his start in photography after graduating from Western Kentucky University with a BA in photojournalism. Relocating to South Florida in 1995, Jason followed his passion and became a staff photographer for The Palm Beach Post.

After leaving the news industry in 2006 to pursue his interest in commercial and editorial photography, he now focuses his interest on lifestyle, corporate and location portraiture.

"Anthony J Rayburn is a Franco-American born in California and raised in South Florida. Growing up with family in the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, and North Africa, he always found himself most inspired by the commonalities and colours across cultures. These are always the stories that connect us as humans, and this has formed the foundation for his body of work today, focusing on the places, spaces, and faces of the tourism and hospitality industries.

His first assignment presented itself after high school - documenting and performing the reconnaissance for an off-road classic car rally in Morocco. After spending a few months in the Sahara living out of a Toyota Prado, he returned home to the States to attend university and pursue a career in international business and trade. After a few years in the industry and a lack of story in his life, he took a leap of faith and decided to chase the stories of the world.

Bilingual in English and French, he is based in South Florida but is no stranger to travel for most of his assignments."

Samantha Lausted is a high-end freelance fashion and marketing photographer with a passion for capturing aesthetic design. Growing up in West Palm Beach, Samantha discovered her love for photography after purchasing her first camera at the age of 13, and she hasn't put a lens down since. She pursued her BFA in Photography and Digital Imaging at the Ringling College of Art and Design, where she graduated with honors.

Samantha launched her career in New York City, interning for the renowned National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry. She also worked as an assistant to fine art photographer Jessica Craig-Martin. Samantha's attention to detail and unique creativity landed her at the fashion and lifestyle brand Peace Love World ('PLW'), where she excelled as a Marketing Designer and Photographer. During her five years at PLW, she supervised, designed, and photographed countless lookbooks and campaigns for the company.

Samantha is currently residing in Key Largo, Florida and offers fashion and lifestyle photography services to Miami and New York.

"Image isn’t everything - it’s the only thing. This is especially true in the high-stakes world of fashion, media and marketing."

Since 2006, Belle & Company has been a leading professional agency, managing and marketing a select group of creative individuals and artists.

Led by the British-born Carole Ann Bell, Belle & Company has developed a stellar reputation for providing highly personalised service and attention to detail for the most demanding of clients. From Miami and Palm Beach to New York and London, the company’s client roster and capabilities continue to grow.

Belle & Company’s clients include Chanel, Cartier, L’Oréal, Armani, Sony, Longchamp, McLaren, Diageo, Coca-Cola, Adidas, The Ritz Carlton, MTV, The New York Times, International Polo Club and Art Basel.

Belle & Company is a member of the American Society of Media Photographers. For further information, email the agency. 

For over 10 years, Front Management has remained resilient in an industry where many agencies do not achieve longevity. Through a commitment to the development and success of their talent, the team has built a legacy that will stand the test of time.

Not only is the company capable of transforming the freshest faces into trailblazing super talents, it transcends Miami’s commercial market. Front’s talents are regularly in front of the lenses of the most recognized photographers in the industry, and have graced the covers of major high fashion magazines, advertising campaigns and runways worldwide.

Green Tea Films is a production hub of multidisciplinary talent fueled by creative goodness and smart production to create beautiful content with eco integrity.

Based in Miami, the company produces effective TVC, branded content and still production across America, The Caribbean, Mexico and South America for advertising agencies and clients direct.

"Meticulous, creative and solution minded, we tackle any requirement from pre-production to post-production. Our friendly, supportive approach also extends to clients from out of town or who are coming to the United States and require the seamless collaboration of a producer or full service production partner to make it happen.

Since we love our environment, we implement supportive eco initiatives for minimizing production and set waste on each project."

Recent clients include Glenfiddich Whisky, Bayer, Ally Insurance, British Airways, Believe Media, Coppertone and Velvet.la.

Pro One Productions, Inc. is a full service production company based in the heart of Miami, a city that offers ideal settings for still photography and film, media and events. The company was founded in 1998 by Gerrit Kretz and has since grown to be a recognized name in the production industry.

Pro One also offers its extensive production experience in other great destinations around the world, such as New York, L.A, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, Charlotte, The Florida Keys and The Bahamas.

"Our goal is to provide the best production service available, including location scouting, production management, model castings, permits and budgeting. We specialise in the successful organisation of advertising, catalogue, editorial, and film shoots and the variety of locations we offer will surpass all your expectations. Tell us exactly what you are looking for and we will find it for you!"

Recent clients include Adidas, Bentley, BMW, Boden, Bosch, Gerry Weber, JC Penney, Marie Claire, Neiman Marcus, Mercedes-Benz, Seiko and Universal Music Group, among others.

The Barrington Group is a full service casting, production and brand project management company based between Miami, New York, Cuba and the Caribbean.

Headed by former top model agent Tyron Barrington, the company's clients include Avon Mark Cosmetics, L’Oréal Feria, Target, Jennifer Lopez, Laura Mercier Cosmetics, ReVive Skincare, BMW International, Elle, Cosabella and Levi's.

The company has produced shoots with top fashion photographers including Patrick Demarchelier, Matthias Vriens, Matt Jones, Alexi Lubomirski and Alberto Tolot, among others.

For more information including quotes, call +1 646-623-0404 or email Tyron direct.

DC&CO Studios is a full service 7,500 sq. ft. studio located in the heart of Miami, offering a wide range of unique rental spaces for productions, private events, workshops, castings, and gallery events.

The company's 30 years in the industry provides experience with a collaborative approach.

"We meet every client's needs by offering individualized services scaled to their budget and requirements. We have available equipment, props, set design, as well as full support to clients, producers and their crews."

Production Paradise's Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence 2018  is a competition with a unique focus on advertising photography talent.

No other awards have created a judges’ panel that is solely filled with potential clients for commercial photographers. From agency CDs and art buyers to client creatives and marketing professionals to editors at some of the most well-known magazines in the world – this competition might just be the best and most global online portfolio review a photographer could ever have.

Photographers may submit imagery in 13 professional categories and two special categories: Shot on Mobile and Emerging Talent / Student.

Each category will have a single winner and all 50+ judges will choose a Grand Prize winner from the professional categories. There are over $60,000 worth of prizes, throughout 15 categories, with a chance for one photographer to win over $19,000 in prizes, including $5000 cash.

More information about our awards is available on the Spotlight Awards for Photographic Excellence website.

Take the opportunity to show your work to our impressive panel of judges and win the great prizes – enter today!

Submissions deadline: 17th July.