switzerland Apr 2018

Production Pool / Pool Films is a full service production company specialised in film and photo production. With bases in Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Cape Town and the Alps, production pool offers a great range of service production and locations.

Recent productions include:

• Schweiz Tourismus TV commercial. Director/DOP: Thomas Dirnhofer.
• Schweiz Tourismus online film. Director/DOP: Christoph Fritschi.
• Globus print campaign. Photographer: Markus Pritzi.
• Birkenstock print campaign. Photographer: Jonas Unger.

Other clients include brands such as BMW, Bogner, Coca-Cola, Coop, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Elle, H+M, Heineken, IWC, Joop, Migros, Orange, S.Oliver, Swisscom and Vogue as well as photographers and directors such as Boo George, Frederike Helwig, Gregor Hohenberg,  Jan Voss, Marcel Hartmann, Mariano Vivanco, Mario Testino, Matt Jones, Mikael Jansson, Sam Robinson and Tom Dirnhofer.

Visit the website for further information.

Avocado360 is the digital department of Avocado Productions GmbH Switzerland.

"We are a content creation company specialising in 2D, 3D and 360 degrees virtual and augmented reality production. We are visual story-tellers embracing this new medium as a way of creating immersive content. We absolutely believe in the future of virtual reality as a narrative medium, as a training tool, learning experience or as an engagement device. We believe avocado360 can deliver that experience better than anyone else. We serve our clients in Switzerland and internationally."

Joyce McInnis provides a premier service across all aspects of her work, arranging a photo production from beginning to end – or just a part of it! Her talented team of experts from all corners of the world ensures each project is executed with efficiency, care and that little extra touch.

Along with her quirky energy, Joyce is well known for her ecologically savvy yet super-efficient way of doing business.

Working for major retailer brands like Migros, Micasa and iMpuls Sport, she is proud to be extending her network with customers like the Salvation Army and similar organisations in the near future.

Alex Buschor is a storyteller but not in the traditional sense, his tools are the camera and drones. His story is characterized by simplicity. Objects are reduced to their quintessence. Cityscapes, landscapes, architecture or portraiture are defined by clear forms and crisp outlines; moreover at the core one finds the heart of the story – the object’s true nature.

Alex Buschor holds a commercial photo diploma from the Douglas Mawson Institute in Adelaide, Australia.

"Our photos tell stories of architecture, personalities and landscapes. They give you wings, in the truest sense of the word. By using drones, APix captures photos and produces films taken from a bird’s eye view. At APix we are also equipped to take product or pack shots in our photo studio to spotlight your product."

Daniel Infanger, based in Basel and Zürich, has more than 20 years' experience in photography working across advertising, people and interiors and is also a director of image films.

In 2015, Daniel and Christian Brandes, who has broad experience in photography and post-production, founded Mount Harbor Films, a company focusing on projects that combine photography and film, providing full service resolution from concept and pre-production to post-production.

Daniel's recent jobs include:

• BKB Annual Report, sustainibility report and image film for Basler Kantonalbank.
• Image campaign for the MUNICH Labors.
• 'Babyinktwice' for Eye On Design Magazine by AIGA, the professional design association.
• Coop Pronto webpage and new winter motif.
• Philippe Parreno’s 'Happy Ending' for Esther Schipper Gallery, Berlin.

Daniel is represented in Germany by Markus Breuer Photography Agency and in Switzerland by Lilo Killer Fotografen. Visit Daniel's website to discover more.

Frederik van den Berg likes to explore the unfamiliar, but often finds things so far away that they feel much like home. Those familiarities are found in the flavours of food, the coziness of a home, or the warmth of a person’s welcome.

Frederik’s photography covers landscapes, travel destinations and interiors for commercial and editorial clients including Graubünden Ferien, LAAX, Engel&Voelkers, The Guardian, and Bergwelten Magazine.

He is always excited for new projects in the Alps. This summer he will be photographing travel stories including an Alpine crossing, a country crossing, and the search for the ultimate Scotch Egg.

Patrick Stumm is a Zurich-based photographer born in 1967 in Chelsea, Massachusetts USA. Professionally trained as an auto mechanic specialised in antique sport cars, he became intrigued by photography and decided to launch a second career in 1995.

During his early years, Patrick gained experience through on-the-job training as an assistant for a range of photographers. In 1999, he opened his own studio in Zurich focusing on corporate, portrait, editorial and art work.

In recent years Patrick has worked successfully in Switzerland and across different foreign countries. His recent corporate work included cosmetic surgeons, cushion manufacturers, and more.

Zurich and Paris-based photographer/filmmaker Tristan Paviot’s recent commissions include shoots for Heineken, France’s Lottery operator and ADP (Paris airports).

As an established industrial and corporate photographer, Tristan has worked with many different kinds of firms across industry, finance, pharmaceutics, and more.

His work focuses on the human being and the dynamism every person can show in front of a camera. He’s also a film-maker, specialised in short, vivid videos for the internet and a video photography evangelist-blogger on a French YouTube channel.

Born in Switzerland, Daniel Hager is a Zurich-based photographer and film-maker working with various camera systems and drones.

He likes to be outdoors, loves cities and remote valleys. Daniel offers photography and film for advertising and corporate communication. Usually people or landscapes are in front of his camera.

Selected clients include Samsung, Swisscom, Credit Suisse, UBS, Morgan Stanley, Migros, Swiss International Air Lines, Siemens, Swiss Re, Zurich Insurance Group, Allianz and Novartis.

Christoph Kern visited the German island of Sylt in the North Sea for Swiss Universe magazine, the in flight magazine of Swiss Airlines for first and business class passengers. Sylt is known for wonderful landscapes, great food and hotels, and lots of fresh North Sea air!

Stefan Schlumpf, currently based in Chur/Zurich, is a multi-talented photographer with international experience across a range of genres.

He began his career as an action and extreme sports photographer, before diversifying into people, advertising and landscape images and studying photography in Zurich. He has international experience working for agencies and editorial magazines, both on location and in the studio.

Stefan's work has appeared in international campaigns as well as various magazines worldwide. His search for the best picture has brought him to six continents. Stefan is known for his very graphic, exceptionally aesthetic and reduced visual language.

He is represented by H2 Agency GmbH.

Jonas Kambli has been a professional photographer for over 15 years. Throughout an illustrious career, he has worked with distinguished advertising agencies and high profile magazines, both domestically and internationally.

Jonas knows the importance of understanding the unique needs of each client and assignment, and through meticulous planning as well as on-the-fly problem solving, he always delivers.

The fact that he is a very easy-going people person is often reflected in his projects, as he manages to put models and clients alike at ease while making his drive and enthusiasm for photography evident with each and every click. As Jonas says, "Pictures, powered by fun!"

Clients include Appenzeller Käse, Coop, Sanitas Troesch, Grisoni Zaugg SA, Helvetas, Interhome AG, Pilatus Bahnen AG, Kambly SA, local.ch, Roland Murten AG, SBB, Swisscom and Feldschlöschen Bier.

Stefan Kürzi is a Swiss adventure photographer with roots in outdoor sports. He lives in Central Switzerland, close to the Alps, and works for international commercial and editorial clients in mountain sports and tourism.

His calm and down-to-earth approach towards models and customers is greatly appreciated and makes people feel comfortable on set. This is reflected in all his images. Whether lifestyle, portrait or action photography, no effort is too big to get the photo.

Recent assignments include Adidas Terrex, Migros, Tourismusverband Paznaun-Ischgl and more.

Christoph Brown, a German-American photographer with over 25 years of commercial work behind him, has dedicated the last 10 to art. Currently based between Zurich and Berlin, his most recent projects have been focused on abstract landscapes.

Featured here, 'GLACE' has him travelling the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps, capturing the frozen terrain from a perspective that forces the casual observer to look deeper, approach closer.

With spring finally here, he is “looking forward to continuing this project… loving every moment!"

Patrick Salonen was born in Bern in 1977 and lives and works between Thun and Bern. After founding his own post-production business in 2004, he made a name with national and international campaigns for clients such as Audi, Volkswagen, Deutsche Bahn, DHL, Credit Suisse, Die Schweizerische Post, BKW Energie AG, Bernafon AG, and many others.

Patrick is specilalized in high-end post-production and CGI. He also accompanies clients on location worldwide. His clientele are primarily advertising agencies, photographers and companies based in Switzerland, Germany and the rest of Europe.

Recent projects include Valais Wallis Promotion, Migros, Sick AG, Swisscom, SBB and a range of others.

Andrea has been working as a food stylist and recipe editor in Zurich and southern France for the last 10 years.

"I am a pleasure person. And an aesthete. As a foodstylist, I bring these two traits under one roof. Images have to surprise the eye and make you want to be boiled and, above all, eaten - that's where the stylist comes in. First and foremost, what's on your plate should actually taste good - in this regard, I am in demand as a cook and a recipe author.

A recipe suggestion can include 15 ingredients. Or just four. It's the same with the styling. Less is often more.

I have turned my passion into a profession. For over 15 years, I've been directing videos, TV formats, cookery and lifestyle magazines, advertising and industry clients. I get my inspiration in relevant litarature, travelling and friends. Food styling and cooking, that's for me enjoyment, aesthetics, art. And often also a little soul food!"

Barcino Management is the favourite choice for international clients coming to Barcelona, offering a multilingual team and flexible rates.

What makes Barcino so popular is their team’s sheer energy and enthusiasm combined with their experience in providing models and talents for advertising, television, fashion, and film. 

For professional and friendly service with a rapid response to every inquiry and an impeccable attention to detail, Barcino has well earned its reputation. 

Barcino’s worked with clients like Mercedes, O2, Puma, Volkswagen, Seat, Decathlon, Axa, Sloggi, Mayoral, Sanex, Viladrau, Pepsi, Blindspot, Audi, Instagram, Freixenet, Buchanan’s and many more.

Most recent campaigns, featured in this Showcase: Renault Z35, Mercedes 'Life of Leo', Freixenet, BATA, Combismile, and more. 

Nomad Rent Zurich provides a huge range of professional photography equipment.

From the 1st of May, Switzerland's most versatile and innovative rental house will have a brand new base on the premises of the renowned F+F School for Art, Design and Photography at Flurstrasse, Zurich.

"With the many projects we equip and accompany, we support our clients with experience, hints, ideas and our best contacts. Our new location brings us in the immediate vicinity of lots of young talents. We are looking forward to a creative exchange with students and lecturers as well as new perspectives and approaches that we would like to discover and promote."

Nomad Rent offers their clients a fast and reliable 24/7-Service. See for yourself – Be curious, you are always welcome to take a look inside our awesome new base.