canada Mar 2018

Shoot Studio is one of the largest photo and video production houses in Quebec. Whatever clients may have in mind, the team transform it into images.

Each photographer has a characteristic style, specific know-how, an established reputation and talent that has been recognised at home and abroad. What they all have in common is abundant creativity and an eagerness to share their knowledge, never hesitating to pool their skills to benefit the most highly demanding photo and video assignments.

No matter how complex the project may be, in the field or in studio, Shoot Studio can take care of everything. From budget planning to production to delivery of the finished images, no detail is overlooked.

Basecamp Digital offers full service production from initial concept to full deliverables. Basecamp's crew has over 20 years' in the industry, working on everything thing from small local shoots to large commercial advertising campaigns.

"Let Basecamp know what you need and they make it happen. Basecamp covers everything from initial budget, casting, location scouting, crew building, equipment rentals, complex retouching and anything else you require to make sure your production goes off without a hitch."

The crew ranges from junior assistants to senior producers and therefore can work within almost all budgets. Contact Basecamp to help with your next production!

"Our content creation goes beyond agencies or big box brands and our production team is available to all budgets, artists and creatives."

With award-winning photographers and directors, Sting produces a wide scope of content while mentoring new graduates from top photography and motion schools in Canada.

"The hum of bees is the voice of a garden - There is nothing we believe in more than collaboration, support and community."

Clinton Hussey is an award-winning commercial photographer specialising in conceptual, food, still life and, recently, motion. Since 1995, he has been creating distinctive editorial and advertising imagery for brand and magazine clients in his hometown of Vancouver and abroad.

Originally a design student at Vancouver’s Emily Carr College of Art & Design, Clinton stumbled into photography at first accidentally and then with conviction, as he fell for its demanding mix of creativity and technical grasp.

Clinton has earned both Grammy and Juno nominations for his album cover designs, and his photography has won multiple National Magazine Awards as well honours from Lotus, Applied Arts, D&AD, City & Regional Magazine Association, the Printing Industry of America, Communication Arts, PDN/Nikon, and many others.

Today, Clinton is expanding into video, creating ad campaigns for clients such as Method, Panago, and the Children of the Street Society.

Authentic, approachable and natural is how acclaimed food photographer Tracy Cox describes her work. “I’m passionate about capturing the essence of food,” she says.

Drawn to the elemental attributes of what we eat, Tracy focuses on its sustaining pleasures and fleeting nature. “If ice cream starts to melt while I’m shooting it, so be it. If there are soup spills and smatterings of cracker crumbs in a shot, all the better.” It is this resolutely real approach that has garnered Tracy’s studio an international clientele that includes some of the biggest names in food and style.

As her global portfolio expands, Tracy retains her signature hands-on manner. “Julia Child said that if food is so beautifully arranged on a plate, you know someone’s fingers have been all over it. I love that! It alludes to what everyone suspects: there’s a lot going on behind the scenes of food photography.”

Jim Norton’s food and lifestyle photography is infused with light inspired from his travels. His adventuring spirit has taken him from the grasslands of the Serengeti to dog sledding in northern Sweden, and never without his coffee.

His clients like McDonald's Canada, Tim Hortons and Campbell’s enjoy his creativity and utmost professionalism.

Hamin Lee has been shooting colourful, chaotic, abstract editorial and conceptual sets before it was cool. His work in 'The Kit' recently won the P&G Beauty Awards 2017 for Best Beauty Still Life, and he has shot for Subaru, Ford, Canadian Tire and The Globe and Mail.

His recent delve into motion has him directing Ford Canada’s latest campaign into ridesharing, 'Chariot'.

Sandy Nicholson is a multi-talented photographer and director, who has shot campaigns for McCain’s, Dove, Toronto Raptors (MLSE), Grey Goose and Le Creuset.

His ability to bring out and capture spontaneity either on land or underwater, with children and adults of all ages, and still work seamlessly on location are the reasons why he is such a sought-after shooter internationally.

Jan Kalish is an award-winning Toronto-based photographer specialising in still life and food & drink photography. She is available to shoot in Toronto and the UK, and with 25 years of shooting experience her images merge creative and technical expertise; a client-fulfilled narrative within an image.

Jan's extensive experience includes shooting for advertising, design, publishing and editorial clients, creating imagery that reflects her specialist knowledge in lighting and timely visual problem solving skills.

Jan works in the studio or on location, providing meticulous attention to client considerations.

For her recent cookbook shoot she provided full in-house, team services. Jan was honoured to once again judge, The International Association Of Culinary Professionals’ annual photography awards. 

Check her Instagram and Facebook accounts to stay up to date.

Jonathan Bielaski has such an interest in people, celebrating the personality of each by infiltrating their unique environment.

He is constantly experimenting with his camera and his subjects to create beautiful images.

Jonathan also has a way of taking a not so interesting background and making it absolutely stunning with the lighting and framing of each shot.

Mario Madau is a hotel and resort photographer who works worldwide. With more that 25 years' experience, he provides photography and video production and has gained a reputation for excellence.

Mario’s clients include Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Frigidaire International, Texaco USA, BBDO, FCB and DDB Needham USA.

Mario has just finished projects in Bermuda, Mexico and Barbados and is looking forward to another great year.

Adrian Armstrong is sought out for his sharp and dramatic still life and conceptual photography that almost look hyper-real. From kitchen classic stainless steel to luxury diamond-encrusted watches, Adrian pulls light perfectly onto every subject, so it is the focus of every campaign.

His work for Hudson’s Bay, Holt Renfrew, Interac, Sharp Magazine and Grand Marnier reflects the diversity of his approach.

Michelle d’Eze, Sr Producer for Montreal / Quebec Photography Productions, in business since 1984, provides Canadian and international clients with turn-key services for TV commercials, video and still photo shoots.

The firm offers an extensive range of support services that can be booked individually or as a complete package. These include fixing, location scouting, set managing/coordinating, requisitioning and processing of permits, casting, photography, studios rentals, equipment rentals, accommodations, catering, transportation (automobiles, boats, helicopters, Winnebago rentals) and all other production needs.

Moreover, the company handles all the 'nitty-gritty' tasks that are so time-consuming and bothersome for a producer working abroad – tasks such as customs, work permits and on-site logistics.

Clients over the last 12 months include Tory Birch, Under Armour, Talbots, Joseph Aboud, Bombardier, Volkswagen, Swarovski, Merrells, W, GQ, InStyle Magazines, Kiabi, Decathlon, Boston Proper, Chevrolet, Friends Trip, Apple and Lancaster.

Located in the heart of Toronto’s West end photo district, 183 Geary is always up-to-date with current studio, photo and film technology, offering full service production Support and equipment rental in its 2500 sq. ft. space.

"Whether you require producers, assistants and catering or want us to book someone for hair, prop styling or make-up artists and set designers, let us bring your project to life."

183 Geary is a private space with 23 ft. ceilings, a back alley entrance, a drive-in garage, three-phase power, a green room, a second floor client lounge and fully stocked operational kitchen. With years of experience in production and equipment rentals, the company has heard some pretty outrageous requests and is proud to have delivered on all of them.

"Just ask is our motto!"