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I like Productions is a Berlin-based full-service production company with partner offices in Ibiza, Tel Aviv and Los Angeles.

"Whether you’re shooting in Germany or abroad, our dynamic and hands-on team will ensure that your experience is as carefree and fun as possible. Highly passionate about our work, we pride ourselves on treating everyone involved in each production like well-taken care of guests.

Simply put, we love what we do and the people we work with."

Recent productions include Cosmopolitan, Vogue Germany, Kiomi, Amazon, Odd Molly, McFit and Eral North.

Lunik is a Berlin-based full service production company working across photography and video. An international network allows it to offer all fields of production service worldwide including location scouting, casting, and whatever is needed for the perfect shoot.

In addition, Lunik is able to supply high standard 'Making-Of' film production by creative professionals.

In the autumn of last year, TUI Group gave the starting signal for a large image pool production. Photographer Philipp Rathmer was brought on board to take care of creative development and realise the motifs. Philipp brought a lot of fresh air to the pictorial world of TUI, and the Lunik team were happy to be at his side for 21 shooting days.

"We shot on six beautiful autumn days in Berlin and Leipzig and subsequently travelled to Turkey with half a ton of excess luggage. The brilliant production team and a great cast of around 80 models made the four-week large-scale production fly by. Among other projects, we present to you a small selection of the nearly 1000 TUI motifs we produced."

Other recent productions include a campaign shoot for Roche with Cem Guenes, a pool shoot for S-Kreditpartner with Franz Bischof, and a campaign shoot for Rosbacher with Jan Eric Euler.

Berlin-based Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with experience across all areas of still photo production, location scouting, casting and moving images.

Recent productions include:

• N24/Welt renaming campaign shot by Peter Funch in Berlin (Jung von Matt).
• Württembergische Versicherung campaign shot by Johannes Mink in Ireland (Jung von Matt).
• Metro campaign shot by Peden & Munk in Germany and Spain (Serviceplan).
• KMS campaign shot by Ralph Mecke in Berlin.
• Kia Piccanto campaign shot by Uwe Breitkopf in Spain (Innocean).
• Orsay campaign shot by Anna-Rosa Krau in Munich (FS Kommunikation).
• Goldwell Colorzoom video shot and directed by Fridolin Schöpper.

Other clients include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brioni, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Siemens, BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz and Lufthansa.

Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Michel Comte, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, Nadav Kander, Martin Schoeller, Phil Poynter and many more.

From location scouting, castings, art buying, shoot organisation, timing and budget management, H60 do it all! The team loves perfection at every step, however big or small a production will be.

And they only work with professionals. The H60 international network offers all fields of production service worldwide, providing whatever is needed for the perfect production.

The H60 base is one of the most beautiful studios in Düsseldorf, and includes rental of BRON lighting and Phase One camera equipment. It is the perfect base, studio or location for every client.

"The door is always open for a great coffee!"

Stuttgart-based Hamilton R. Pereira Production Management is a production company with experience in all aspects of still photo production, emphasizing a broad knowledge in location scouting and location management in a variety of countries.

Recent jobs include:

• car2go campaign #proudtoshare in support of Stink Film Berlin for location services in Stuttgart with photographer Tino Pohlmann. Agency Scholz & Friends Berlin.
• Kia Stonic internet shoot with photographer Thomas Motta @upfront. AD Florian Hubrich @Jung von Matt/ Neckar. Shot in Lisbon.
• Hyundai shoot - personal work for photographer Thomas Motta, shot in around Stuttgart.
• Borgward Group AG Isabella concept shoot with photographer Uwe Breitkopf, shot in Stuttgart. Location service at house location for production company Laterna Magica Düsseldorf, both for still photography and film.
• Closed campaign shoot SS 2018 'For all and forever' photo and film production realised in Portugal. Shot by Stefan Heinrichs, filmed by Mickael Brock. AD Christiane Bördner @The Gaabs.

Das Prophaus provides props, location and production services all under one roof.

The company's full service approach includes all the necessary elements for a successful photo or video shoot, such as budget management, hotel booking, transport, location management, location scouting, equipment rental, catering, castings and art buying.

Das Prophaus can help find indoor or outdoor locations in and around Munich from its own large archive, as well as via close networking with other location agencies.

yolo films is a dynamic production company operating in Germany. Efficiently engaging with international teams, the company offers full production services for feature films, TV commercials, branded content and television. 

yolo films brings more than two decades of vaste experience and expertise which translate into production values of the highest standard. Speaking fluent English, French and German, the team are the ideal entertainment content partner and can respond quickly and effectively to all requests.

Clients include brands such as Dunlop Tyres, Nivea, Coca-Cola, Singapore Airlines, Maybelline, Jade New York and Call of Duty.

“We turn sales and business communication into stories.

With many years' experience producing television content for the BBC, from television news to light entertainment, we know how to get your message across.

Melly Media offers a complete solution from the initial idea to scripting, shooting, editing, graphics and final delivery of a project. We have some well known international clients and we know how to entertain and talk to your audience.

Equipment is important - but the story is everything! Get in contact, and you'll find us friendly and helpful."

Sergio Ingravalle is an award-winning illustrator who works with watercolours, pencils, ink and digital drawings to create dynamic visuals for various clients like Coca-Cola, Marvel, ESPN Magazine, Aldi and Munich Airport. Whether portraits, football players or movie illustrations, Sergio’s goal is to lend movement and energy to any static image.

He has been recognised and awarded by Luerzer's Archive '200 Best Illustrators Worldwide 2016/17', 3x3 Professional Show Notification Winner, Society of Illustrators Award 2018, Communication Arts Award of Excellence 2018, 3x3 Directory 2017/2018 and Freistil Book 2017.

Avenger Photographers is a Munich-based photographic agency founded in 2002 by Sylvia Weinmann. The agency represents a small group of highly talented photographers for advertising, beauty, fashion, sports, still and lifestyle.

The priority for Avenger Photographers is to support the creative work of its artists. "Our ethos is professionalism, integrity and honesty; our approach is friendly, organised and reliable; and our shoots are productive, stress-free and fun!"

Avenger Photographers also offers full photographic production and casting services for clients, working hand-in-hand with photographers, art directors and clients.

Photographers include Andrea Gaspar-Klein (Germany, Munich), Andreas Pollok (Germany, Munich), Dieter Steinbach (Austria, Vienna), Dirk Bader (Germany, Munich), Jörg Schieferecke (Germany, Stuttgart), Julia Keltsch (Germany, Hamburg), Sammy Hart (Germany, Munich), and Volker Dautzenberg (Germany, Munich).

All recent shoots and latest news can be seen on the Avenger Photographers' blog.

Sven Hoffmann is a Berlin-based sport, music and people photographer.

Capturing captivating frames is what he is all about. He has worked for Under Armour, Beats by Dre, Samsung, MTV, Nike and more and has shot bands such as Billy Idol, Queens of the Stone Age and The BossHoss.

His all time favourite: working twice with Dennis Hopper.

Munich and Frankfurt based creative duo WE-Shoot-It - Michael Compensis and Thomas von Salomon - are well known for their perfect car photography.

In December 2017, just a couple of days before the Vierschanzentournee and ahaed of the Winter Olympics, Audi Magazine chose the pair to shoot a story about ski-jumper Severin Freund, who was unable to take part in either event. The three travelled in the all new Audi Q7 E-tron through the wintery Bavarian Alps, starting at the Audi Arena in Oberstdorf and finishing in Garmisch Partenkirchen.

Just prior to this production, Michael and Thomas had been in Turin to shoot the new Audi Q2 in summery orange tones, even though the temperatures in northern Italy weren’t much warmer than the Bavarian Alps!

Nina Masic is a fashion, beauty and portrait photographer as well as a high-end retoucher. Based in Munich, Germany she earned her BFA at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sarajevo, B&H. In her photographs, Nina always strives to capture those unique and captivating expressions of her models.

Nina achieves her signature visual style by completing most of the working stages by herself - from pre-production, the shoot, to post-production and retouching. She is fully proficient with both indoor/studio and outdoor working environments.

Nina has a popular and constantly growing social media presence and her award-winning work has been published in various professional and lifestyle media outlets.

Michael Heinsen specialises in credible, atmospheric, emotional and high-quality lifestyle and people photography. Parallel video productions are also part of his work.

With traditional shoe brand Lloyd, Michael transferred his photographic approach into fashion and still photography, completing a print campaign and video production which shows models in a life-like environment and situational moments.

VIsit Michael's website for more information.

Kai Stiepel is a food photographer whose passion for photography and great feeling for props, colour and light make him the perfect choice for beautiful pictures with high impact.

In his spacious and fully equipped studio he creates unique images, assisted by his internationally renowned team of stylists, food stylists and prop builders.

Recent work includes key visuals for Mövenpick, Emmi and Mandarin Oriental Hotels.

Visit Kai's website to see the full spectrum of his talent, or get in touch via email.

KME Studios creates images. Large and small; still and moving.

Based in Munich and Berlin, KME Studios acts worldwide and works across food, sports, travel, people and lifestyle. The team includes photographers and film-makers, producers and post-production professionals. Their mission: Images that move you. Moments that last.

Clients include BBDO, Fischer Appelt, Grey, Heimat, Kolle Rebbe, Neverest, Ogilvy & Mather, Saint Elmo's, Syzygy, Serviceplan, TBWA and Thjnk.

"Taste can be seen! For more than 20 years as a food photographer, I have been playing with the senses and have created delicious photographs for prominent exponents of the food and advertising industries. This includes recipe photography and recipe development, food photography, drinks photographs, food films and packaging and other promotional materials. Together with my well-rehearsed team of food stylists and other professionals, I combine sophisticated craft with artistic aesthetics and the latest trends.

A 470 m² large daylight studio in Bremen offers ample opportunities for this. Here, we can take photos with up to 100 megapixels and, thanks to our comprehensive artificial and film lighting equipment, can put every delicacy in the proper light - including high-resolution effects and pleasurable slow-motion shots.

The spacious loft studio also offers room for a generously equipped show kitchen. This is where cooking professionals find everything their heart - and their food - desires, in addition to extensive cooling and deep-freeze logistics to store ample food and keep it fresh. Props including more than 50,000 pieces of cutlery, tableware and glasses perfectly set the scene for food and drink."

Specialised in portrait, travel and architecture, over the last two years - and aside from his career as an advertising photographer - Tamboly has earned over 50 international prizes and honorable mentions.

He made it as a finalist at the Hasselblad Masters Awards, Felix Schoeller Prize and was shortlisted at the Sony World Photography Awards in 2015.

Moreover, he earned the title 'International Photographer of the Year' from different institutions in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Since 2014, he has been named as one of the '200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide' by Luerzer's Archive.

In February, his work was exhibited at the India Arch Dialogue. Aside from his artistic background, Tamboly is especially successful with his commercial jobs, having hit the road over more than 150 days last year.

Clients include NatGeoPeople, Sony Music, O2 World, Airbnb, Zalando SE, Zeit, Continental Clothing, Axel Springer AG, Brigitte and Dr. Oetker.

Jonathan Schule is based in Stuttgart and focuses on transportation and CGI, people, sports and landscapes.

He studied Photo-Design in Germany and graduated with honors in 2007. After eight years as a freelance assistant for some well-known photographers, he started his own business in 2015.

Jonathan's strength is his absolute perfection. He is always in a good mood on set, and it makes no difference to him whether it is a 'real' shoot or a CGI project.

He is always open to any creative influence and has the natural ability to raise a project to a higher level. His clients include Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Adelholzener, Konecranes, MasterCard, New York Life-Insurance, Nike, Porsche, Relentless and Stuttgart Marketing.

Stefan Hobmaier is a freelance photographer based in Munich. He focuses on portrait, corporate and industrial photography.

Shooting CEOs, employees or workers in their workplace, heavy machinery and industrial facilities, he knows how to handle different people and situations and create authentic, honest and congenial images.

His national and internatonal clients include BMW, Intel, Google, ProSiebenSat1, H&M, Porsche, SZ Scala, Burda, C3, Hoffmann&Campe, Territory, Condé Nast, Impulse, Bloomberg Business Week, FourFourTwo, Haymarket, Redwood and various B2B and B2C magazines.

Munich-based Tom Roch is an experienced advertising and editorial photographer. His vast portfolio not only includes stills but also interior and people photography.

For more than 25 years, Tom has consistently been working for brands such as KÄRCHER, Südzucker, BMW, Bosch, Gabor, JAB Anstoetz, Villeroy & Boch and Marc-o-polo, to name just a few.

Art directors and editors love his clean and focused approach as well as his ability to visualize the essence of an image - whether he has to shot 50 trucks on a spacious location or a moody close up in the studio.

This Showcase features some of Tom's corporate pictures recently shot for PACHMAYR's 150th annivesrary image brochure. He also shot editorials for Deco Home, Munich interiors shop Stadthaus and, just recently, Osram and Hirmer.

FOTOKAIN is the creative showcase of Michael Zargarinejad, whose work features shots from all over the world for music, celebrities, portraits and advertising campaigns.

Michael's recent work includes:

• A shoot with German comedian Kurt Krömer (Universal). The visuals were used for several covers and PR campaigns.
• German book publishing house S. Fischer Verlage engaged Michael to portray famous Swiss author, Peter Stamm, in his hometown Winterthur.
• A shoot for the S. Fischer Verlage with Syrian author Nather Henafe Alali in Frankfurt/Main.
• Natia Todua (Universal), winner of 2017s 'The Voice of Germany', travelled with Michael to her home country Georgia to shoot a reportage.
• Michael created portraits of all guests and artists of 'HR1 SatireLounge'. Anchorman Florian Schröder as well as star chef Johann Lafer, comedian Vince Ebert, politician T. Schäfer... to name a few.

Contact Michael direct and visit his website for more information.

David Neubarth is a Frankfurt am Main-based photographer who loves to shoot projects in a unique manner to reflect the individuality of each job. His USP is an ability to provide spontaneous on-site creativity and overwhelmingly positive energy to all involved in a production.

David's motivation is the passion to shoot the uniqueness and individuality of people, combined with honest story-telling - the principle of his work is that images and pictures need to tell an authentic story.

He loves to interact with people in front of - and behind - the camera (art directors, agencies, and also direct clients). Shooting on location or in the studio makes no difference to him; photography is David's passion.

Scott Redinger-Libolt, based in Cologne, started his career shooting stills on motion pictures in Los Angeles, where he studied commercial art. Advertising photography soon became his primary focus with a passion for authenticity and story-telling.

Scott mostly enjoys shooting active lifestyle subjects like biking, sportswear and entertainment. With over 25 years' experience in photography, production and art direction he brings a valuable set of skills and insight to every project.

Featured in this Showcase is recent work for Sun Bicycles, ION Audio, New Era Cap and Gulfstream Park.

Calumet Photographic is a well-known market leader of Germany’s photo retailer market. But did you know Calumet Photographic also offers a professional rental service?

The rental portfolio includes all kinds of photo equipment such as cameras, lenses, flash systems as well as video equipment. Brands like Canon, Nikon, Sony, PhaseOne, Fujifilm, Profoto, Broncolor, Arri, and more, all available in large quantities and in perfect working order.

The rental staff knows what is important: the job must run smoothly. Perfect organisation, great flexibility and comprehensive knowledge about the workflow of big productions ensures that the equipment can be used successfully.

"What makes Calumet Photographic unique? Besides the broad professional rental service on offer, there are more than 20,000 products to purchase. This is sure to cover all your requirements!"

Calumet Photographic is offering a 25% discount for new customers until 30th June 2018.

711rent is a leading professional equipment rental company with seven branches in Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona and Mallorca.

711rent has just relaunced its website with many new features:

• An online rental shop with pictured articles, search and filter functions.
• A creative list to find crew, locations and city info in the '711cities'. Gget in touch to list or update your profile.
• A service section with downloads, FAQs and information on jobs at 711rent.
• A news section with all the latest in equipment, service or behind-the-scenes from 711rent.

The company's stock covers photo equipment such as cameras, flash systems, grip and digital equipment as well as video and film gear. The huge variety makes it easy to outfit even the largest sets and have precisely the lighting or camera gear needed.

Get in touch with their experienced staff for your next project. The team can deliver to any location or clients can pick up their equipment ready loaded in location vehicles, even with an onboard 20KW generator if needed.

Delight Rental Services provides maximum support for professional photo and video productions in Berlin, Stuttgart, Marbella, and on demand worldwide.

"Regardless of whether you‘re a photographer, film-maker, producer, stylist or outfitter, DRS will serve your needs, supplying a huge range of digital, lighting, production and styling equipment."

Latest examples from Delight Rental Services‘ continuously extending portfolio include:

• Sony PXW-FS7 II.
• Sony FE lenses from 12-24mm to 100-400mm.
• Canon TS-E 50mm, 90mm and 135mm Macro.
• Zeiss Otus 1.4/55 ZE.
• Arri Skypanel S30-C.

Be sure to ask the team for unique equipment - finding solutions, even with custom built gear, is only one of their specialties!

Petra Wiebe is a Munich-based freelance stylist, fashion editor and art director.

A sucessful combination of concept, planning, styling and production went into Petra's latest editorials and advertising work on location in Mallorca, Austria, Munich and Brazil. Featured in this Showcase is a selection of her work for Femina, Immute, Linie International, Fashiongonerouge, L'Officiel, Harbor and Huf Magazine.

Petra works consistently as a producer, art director and stylist for Oz Verlag and freelances for a number of magazines and clients.

She has organised on a number of occasions the entire shoot for Rich and Royal on location in Essaoira, Paris, Palermo and Marrakech. Recently, she organised a Werner Christ leather campaign shoot and video and a Bruno Santos editorial and video shoot for Harbor Magazine. Her recent styling work can be seen in campaigns for Toni Sailer, Ana Acazar, Madeleine, Linie International and others.

Visit Petra's website for more information.

Beata Isabella Nitzke is a Polish-born, Stuttgart-based freelance fashion stylist, fashion editor and creative director. She lives in Stuttgart, Warsaw and Ibiza.

Her fashion portfolio includes work for magazines such as Kaltblut, Jute, Solstice, Fault, Lucy’s, Elegant and many more. Beata also works for fashion, advertising, catalogue and commercial clients including Mercedes, Siemens, Bosch and Sparda Bank.

Beata loves to work in both women’s and men’s fashion. In her work she creates moments in which absolute perfection and impeccable taste are preserved for eternity in one photograph. Focusing on the particular wishes of each client, she puts her entire passion into her work and her good humour is always present. She speaks German, Polish and English.

For Beata, "good styling is like a gentle, radiant smile. It is never too imposing and yet can be seen by everyone; it never says too much and yet you know the whole story."

Check out Beata's latest news and more information on Instagram, Pinterest and LinkedIn.

Sascha Breuer has worked with photographers from Peter Lindbergh to Rankin and Simon Emmett, and on ad campaigns for companies including L'Oréal, Apple and Hugo Boss. His work has been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire and he has shot celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jamie King, among many others.

Sascha is a German native with classically trained Toni & Guy roots, with over 25+ years of industry experience and expertise in everything from avant-garde and glamour to period pieces, high-fashion and current trends.

His talent for hairstyling is matched by his creative collaborations and business partnerships, which keep his clients eager to work with him time and again. Sascha has worked with Wella and Braun for over a decade.

He frequently travels between Berlin, London, New York and Moscow and is now based in Los Angeles. Sascha is represented by Starworks Artists (International) and Blossom Management (Berlin/Hamburg).

LACHFALTEN is an agency for amateur models and professionals, who all have something "extraordinary" about them.

Many are at their "best age" (40-plus), but some are younger or older. Some come along as a family or a couple - well matched, and thus as a package authentic and easier to handle than would otherwise be the case.

LACHFALTEN models are committed to their lives and their laugh lines. The photos of its models are pure, and are free of any retouching. "It's like picking them up off the street and shooting them there and then."

As a result, clients get precisely what they see: "the content holds what the packaging promises!" LACHFALTEN's main location is Munich, but the roster includes models from Berlin and Hamburg.

Now in its 11th year, elbmodels was one of the first agencies in Germany to represent 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 based in Hamburg and Munich and is specialised in actors and models between the ages of 30 and 90. Its roster of over 400 models work for national clients like KfW, Fielmann, Zeiss and Dr. Theiss and also for international clients including Hapag Lloyd, Lufthansa, Trivago, Sennheiser, Schwarzkopf and Beiersdorf.

Easily accessible thanks to its ground floor location, and with cleverly structured yet open space architecture that is well equipped and modern, Studio Gleis 7 is the perfect place for high quality photo and film productions.

One of the many highlights is the professional hair and make-up room with adjustable light panels and hair sink, fully mirrored walls, a separate styling room and shower, offering the ideal base for all artists, models and photographers to work efficiently.

From small-scale daylight shoots to extensive productions, the studio fits all needs and with 400m² of workspace it offers enough space for cars, big teams and sets. Studio facilities include two 32A high-voltage sockets, WiFi, a Sonos Music System, Polyboards, and much more.

The modern and freshly renovated interior adds a unique charm to this industrial-style location.

LuftHaus Studio is a new photo and film location in Cologne, Germany. This unique loft space is located on the 5th and 6th floors of a renovated bell tower with views over the village of Rondorf. Complete with a small elevator, features include easy neighbourhood parking, lighting equipment rental, photo assistance, make up station and fresh coffee.

LuftHaus is located 15 minutes south of Cologne city center, 20 minutes from the Köln/Bonn airport, and enjoys easy access to the A4 and A555.

Munich-based SKYLOFTSTUDIO is the 'it-location' par-excellence when it comes to film, photo and events. An astonishing atmosphere, unique aesthetics, and the highest quality throughout draws in guests from all over the world.

Latest events featured companies such as:

• An exclusive dinner for Belvedere Vodka by Tailormade.
• Christmas party for Accratech by SH - Events.
• Product presentation of Gin Mare by ad publica.
• Wedding by Glückskonzepte.
• Wedding by Gavesi.
• Seated dinner for Käfer.
• Video and photo shoot by monument media featuring pianist LangLang.
• Blogger event for Sixt.