austria Apr 2019

"Looking for a talent, a photographer, special piece of equipment or a unique location? Regardless, Making Of is the right company to call.

We'll make sure that your production has a proper workflow from the first idea to the final product, and that it stays on budget and is delivered on time.

The person behind Making Of is Martina Cerny. In cooperation with her team of stylists, make-up artists, project managers and many more, she ensures that your idea gets the shining performance it deserves!“

Recent clients include Billa, Falkensteiner Hotels & Resorts, Fashion20Two, Goldeck, Intimissimi, Liwest, Ludwig Reiter, MasterCard, McDonald’s, Ö3, Salamander, Tezenis, Wien Energie, Wiener Stadtwerke and Wiener Zucker.

Stefan Leitner is an advertising photographer based in Graz, represented by Karin Zumann Photographers Agency.

Stefan's international experience makes him a reliable partner who delivers the best results even under enormous pressure. Clients include Coca-Cola, FIFA, BMW, RedBull, Voest Alpine, Aldi, Bank Austria, Sport 2000, and many more.

His passion for the great outdoors makes him a good choice for location shoots in difficult terrain. Stefan feels at home across several fields of photography and always looks forward to getting the best results for his clients. He is an easy-going guy who never loses focus.

Mona Lorenz is primarly a food photographer but she switches between subjets of her interest, enjoying the different challenges involved. She runs a studio based in Upper Austria, but is also happy to shoot on location.

The last 20 years have turned her into a recognised photographer. Mona cooperates with a freelance team of stylists and her studio has a fully equipped kitchen and a large, well-stocked supply of props.

Mona has been working with a variety of editorial and commercial clients including Wiberg, Natürlich für uns, Gmundner Keramik, Spitz Austria, Dr. Oetker Österreich, Unimarkt, Blaschke, Efko and Selmarina.

One of the most important things for Mona is to create pictures with a natural touch, "with simple and effective manners." Her clients appreciate precisely this kind of visual language.

Behind Kirchgasser Photography hide the creative heads of Lukas Kirchgasser and Stefanie Primessnig. This perfect team of photography and marketing expertise is connected both by a passion for their work and by a shared aim to set the perfect stage for excellent food.

As partners to the clients, Lukas and Stefanie accompany them throughout the entire creative process, from planning and conceptualisation all the way to technical realisation and post-production.

The list of their customers reads like a 'Who's-Who' of good taste and includes, alongside top chefs and restaurants, advertising agencies, premium brands as well as luxury hotels.

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"I am a well-educated photographer and have over the course of my 20+ years of professional career gotten to know photography from all angles. Due to many years of close cooperation with a renowned photo editing studio, I've become a specialist in the field of digital photography. Through my studies at the Department of Image Science at the Danube University in Krems, I have acquired reflected knowledge.

I have my own photo studio with state-of-the-art technical equipment. My professional focus is on still life, product and food photography, and my work ranges from elaborately staged high-end advertising photography from editorial commissions and portraits to photojournalism and documantaries.

For me, it is still interesting to work on new projects and to find the optimal solution, be it in technical, practical or creative areas."

Paul Kolp's first publication was in the legendary Basta magazine, before being featured in outstanding Austrian and international magazines such as WIENER, News, Woman, TV-Media, Cosmopolitan, Playboy and Men's Health.

His editorial success led to advertising campaigns for companies such as Palmers/Gazelle, Nijole, Baxter, Pfizer, Youngstyle and ÖFB. The Nijole campaign was published in Italian Vogue, Harper's Bazaar Russia, Rob Report, InStyle Russia and L'Officiel.

Paul has held several exhibitions over the last 10 years, with the highlight being the hanging of three pictures in the Wiener Secession 2010. He has also exhibited at For Art Gallery and Gallery Junger in Shanghai.

Austrian industrial photographer Christian Vorhofer combines technical professionalism and creativity with on-site opportunities across each project for clients from all over Europe.

Featured in this Showcase are corporate productions for Swareflex - an Austrian manufacturer of road safety and light guidance systems - and construction company Rhomberg Bau. Projects for industrial group Thöni, global semiconductor expert Besi and Tyrolit - leading manufacturer of grinding solutions for the construction industry - are also highlighted.

For recent personal work in Spitzbergen, Christian portrayed Ulf - a veteran freight vessel captain - in his cabin. Also based on his own creative idea is a series realized for Westend61, as well as a transportation production shot in Kühtai, Tyrol.

René van Bakel has been a passionate storytelling photographer since the very start of his professional career some 20 years ago. He has worked in more than 70 countries and his images have been published in major global media outlets like National Geographic, The New York Times, Le Figaro, Vogue, and many more.

René also produces commercial and editorial assignments. His vast experience enables him to help clients visualise their story to best show the audience what matters; the company or publication itself.

His specialities include portraits, architecture, hotel and hospitality, food, product, travel, art, culture, lifestyle and car photography.

Clients include Superfund, Vapiano, ÖBB, AIT, Ö-Post AG, Agrana, Magna Steyr, FFG, BMVIT, Rolex, Austrian Airlines, Spanish Riding School Vienna, TNT, DHL, NÖM, ÖBF, Merkur, Stiegl, Gösser, Nike, VDL Group and Philips Medical Systems.

Mitja Kobal is a professional head shot and portrait photographer based in Vienna. He is a cross-breed who, besides portrait and headshot photography, also regularly works on assignments worldwide with publications for National Geographic, Greenpeace and Elle.

He is also an award-wining photographer with his landscape and architectural work.

With exensive experience in various fields over several years, he is a true all-rounder who brings everything to the table.

Digitalstore Vienna is the largest retailer of digital photography products for semi-professional and professional users in Austria.

The summer edition of the 'Photo & Video Days', the company's in-house expo, will take place over 14th and 15th June. More than 20 companies will present brand new highlights; clients can win great prizes and participate in free workshops. Be sure to drop by and get inspired!

Also not to be missed - Digitalstore & Sony Alpha Live Event, featuring a free 'Portrait Photography Workshop', the 'Stunt & Photography Masterclass', and an inspiring presentation on how to 'Explore To Create'.

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