canada Nov 2018

THEY PRODUCE is a production company based in Vancouver, Canada, specialising in photo and video production for advertising, fashion and celebrity shoots

'TOM and GRANT' the short film, as well as 'TRANSformation', a fashion-based transgender documentary, are the company's latest film productions, due to be released in 2019.

THEY was founded by photo and film producer Gina Hole Lazarowich in 2004. Gina has worked in photography and film for 30+ years and has produced, cast and location managed photo and video shoots for GQ, Interview, Shortlist, Sharpe, TV Guide, American Apparel, Cotswold Outdoor, Huawei, Huggies, Humira, Luumi, MEC, Molson, Moose Knuckles, P&G, Sky Team, Target and Willowbrook Mall.

Film/video/green screen/gallery productions include Luumi (photo and video campaign), 'Dirk Gently' TV (photo and video content galleries), 'X-Men Apocalypse' film (photo, online content and video galleries), 'TRANSformation' (documentary),  and 'TOM & GRANT' (short film).

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.

"We are a Toronto-based studio of photographers, motion directors, animators, retouchers, editors, stylists, writers and creative thinkers; curators of award-winning national and international advertising campaigns; designers of content for big box brands and boutique businesses alike; producers for top agencies, marketing teams, start-ups and PR firms; one willing victim at a time.

inSTINGtively and deSTINGtively different, to sweetly inject the world with your brand."

Clinton Hussey is an award-winning commercial photographer specializing 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; 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.

Jonathan Bielaski is a Toronto-based environmental portrait and commercial photographer.

Working in the industry for over 17 years he has had the pleasure of working with amazing clients such as Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, Sports Illustrated, Dairy Farmers of Ontario, The University of Waterloo, Hydro One, Airbnb, Sport Chek and Home Depot just to name a few. One thing he always focuses on is relationship building with his clients. Building that relationship brings strength to the images and creates a solid rapport between the client and the creative.

Paula Wilson is a Toronto-based food, drink and lifestyle photographer with a genuine love of food and passionate eye for detail. She has over 15 years of professional experience working on projects ranging from advertising to packaging, editorial and cookbooks.

Her highly innovative and professional approach consistently produces beautifully crafted images both in studio and on location.

Paula’s recent clients include Frito Lay, The Second Cup, Watt International for McDonald's and KitchenAid.

Her work also includes many of Canada's top restaurants, hotels and chefs with whom she has developed a reputation for her relaxed approach and refined, yet casual style.

Michael Chang is a photographer and CGI artist based out of Toronto, Canada. His work primarily focuses on the automotive industry, with some work in the fashion field.

With university still taking up most of his life, much of Michael’s work has been with private clients, with many personal art projects mixed in.

In the past, Michael has collaborated with the CAISA Fashion Show in London, as well as Aero Products Canada and SkyService Business Aviation to produce some of the work seen in this Showcase. A full portfolio of Michael’s work can be sent on request.

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."

"For over 25 years, I have provided professional photography and cinematography services to clients worldwide. A short list of my clients include Fairmont, Marriott, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

I am extremely passionate about creating beautiful and moving images for my clients. To do this, I provide complete services from initial concepts right through to final production. I am also involved as a Director/ Cameraman on feature films, television commercials and corporate videos.

I believe that my job is to create a positive emotional response through the use of still or moving images.

Specialties include photography and cinematography; hotel and resort photography and cinematography; interiors and exteriors; Spa life, lifestyle, food and tourism. Full production for photography and cinematography; full video production, commercials, drama, and corporate cinematography.

Paul Chmielowiec is a photographer based in Toronto, Canada. He shoots commercially for interior and fashion designers, various restaurants and department stores, food packaging as well as several media publications.

Photographing for the past two decades, Paul manipulates light to create beautiful, memorable images. He shoots luscious lipsticks, espresso machines, living/working spaces, emerald rings, and heaping bowls of rigatoni.

Clients include Hudson’s Bay, Brian Gluckstein, Winners, Frito-Lay and more.

Todd Easterbrook is an award-winning British Columbia-based photographer. Often working for brands within the action, adventure and outdoor industry, he helps tell their stories through visually striking imagery.

Having spent countless days in the backcountry, numerous nights in the woods, and weeks on end in an RV, he is no stranger to working in extreme environments.

Although a lover and seeker of beautiful natural light, he understands both the importance and technical aspects of artificial lighting and more importantly, how to combine them seamlessly.

Until recently, Todd focused largely on action sports. He is now pursuing a wider range of subjects within the commercial world.

Brad Pickard is a Toronto-based CGI artist. With over 15 years' in the industry, he has amassed an expansive portfolio which ranges from the highly illustrative to completely photo real.

Brad is often sought after by art buyers at the concept phase for highly complex projects, and brings a meticulous attention to detail to all aspects of the image. Brad's work spans automotive, environment, creatures, character development, typography, liquids, and animals.