los angeles Sep 2019

GLAM Production offers customised production service for stills and motion in the US, Europe and worldwide.

From commercial to editorial assignments, including art buying, casting, special events, celebrity endorsements and creative consulting, GLAM collaborates with world-renowned photographers and directors, agencies and clients to bring their editorial and commercial projects to full completion.

"While each project is unique, the scope of our work includes an initial dialogue with our clients in a preparatory consulting session to ensure smooth operation of a production - from coordinating all travel arrangements, negotiating hotel and transportation needs, preparing budgetary estimates, consulting in art buying, casting and talent booking, location scouting and management, to top-notch customised and personable production management - an approach particularly valuable to European and out-of-town clients struggling to produce assignments in an unfamiliar environment.

With production hubs in Los Angeles and New York, we are equipped to work in-studio or on-location, and will optimise your production needs while simultaneously supporting you with a strong visual sense in art direction and creative concepts. Our company is international in scope, reliable and efficient to work at any global location, including Europe and Asia, where our international network of partner production agencies are strong and active."

Source is a full service, production company specialising in editorial and advertising still photography and video. 

“At Source we thrive on collaboration. We have perfected the art of seamless communication coupled with efficient workflow. We work with photographers, directors, advertising agencies and clients to help them nail the creative of their editorial and commercial projects every time.

We keep the details highly organised and the standards uncompromising. Once we have a feel for your project we curate the ideal team specific to your creative vision and budget. We are passionate about every project that walks through our doors (or arrive in our email inbox) and that energy infused every step of our production – from pre-pro to delivery”

Shoot It Productions & Casting executes photo shoot projects locally and in remote locations, to the exacting standards of each individual client.

With offices in the Pacific Northwest and Los Angeles, CA, the company works confidently up and down the west coast providing 360-degree production services that include art buying, talent casting, permitting and location services. Clients include Gap Inc., Spotify, Blue Nile Diamonds, Pendleton, James Perse, and Fruit of the Loom, to name a few.

With 20+ years' experience and the highest standards, the boutique-style philosophy ensures prompt attention to every detail.

"Whether it’s filling the gaps within your in-house team or overall production planning, Shoot It Productions will help achieve your goals."

"Studio KB is a creative boutique that specialises in high-end digital retouching. We work directly with photographers and advertising agencies to create stunning campaigns that are only possible through extensive compositing, seamless retouching and cutting-edge CGI.

We have the solutions to transform your ideas into reality, while maintaining the authenticity of the images that represent your brand.

This is accomplished through discipline, dedication and a meticulous attention to detail so that the resulting impact or subtle nuances are flawless in their visual presentation. Recently, we’ve done work for Hyundai, Subaru, Kia, Honda and Mazda."

Louis Tovar is a multi-award-winning film-maker based in Los Angeles. He has created ground-breaking content from commercials to music videos and short films.

His most recent work, music video 'Reflections', follows the story of a broken-hearted man in search of his own identity. Currently in post-production, 'Liquid' is a powerful, dark and dramatic short film that parallels binge drinking with Russian Roulette.

Louis also created @QuagmireFilmz and has completed over 20 digital comedic skits and wrapped filming on 40 more.

His light-hearted humour on set combined with an unmatched working rhythm allows him to consistently maintain tight shooting schedules under budget, while creating a comfortable, enjoyable atmosphere.

Clients include Samuel Adams, FedEx, Savage Chips, Bingin Dog, Sol Productions, Ready Never and Seidel Agency.

Andrea D'Agosto has over a decade of experience in the world of editorial and commercial photography. She specialises in the areas of food and lifestyle and has just started exploring the world of video.

Andrea finds great joy in collaborating with a team to develop the perfect image and goes above and beyond in terms of exploring unexpected options while on set, believing that problem solving is one of the best parts of her job.

A few recent clients include Google, Bosch, Lawry’s Prime Rib, Barefoot Wine, The Wall Street Journal, Art Culinaire and The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.

Get in touch with Andrea or check out her website and Instagram to see the latest work.

Schitt’s Creek was captured by Corey Nickols in Toronto, Canada for TV Guide.

Award-winning portrait photographer Corey Nickols takes great pride in being able to self produce his own photoshoots from beginning to end. Getting his start in photography at the beginning of the Great Recession, he quickly learned how to overcome limitations and discover not so obvious solutions. This trial by fire developed a mastering skill of technique and efficiency without having to sacrifice quality. This expertise when paired with Corey’s upbeat, quirky personality make for an enjoyable collaborative process.

Corey is currently represented by Greenhouse Reps and syndicated through Contour by Getty.

Stefanie Parkinson is a commercial and editorial photographer based in Los Angeles. Drawing on a Fine Arts background with an emphasis on painting and early photo processes, as well as years of experience as a model, Stefanie has cultivated a distinctive perspective that examines the duality of her subjects - the bold with the vulnerable, the expressive with the enigmatic.

Known for her technique, collaborative leadership, and creative intuition, Stefanie’s work delivers an elevated aesthetic focused on evoking a sense of human integrity and connection.

Some notable projects include Haus Laboratories, Google, Eddie Bauer, Dannon, Velveeta, E! Entertainment for New York Fashion Week, Verizon and The Limited. Her work has also been featured in Food & Wine, The Huffington Post, LA Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, CBS Los Angeles, Elite Daily, US Weekly and Pop Sugar.

Anton Watts recent projects have taken him all over the world but with one common theme, sand.

He travelled to South Africa with Lexus to shoot the new NX and RX. While in Cape Town, he collaborated on a project with Caspar & Co shooting stills and video capturing the magical feeling of travel and arrival.

Then he was off to Dubai to shoot the Ferrari F8 Tributo official advertising at the Dubai Autodrome and on one of the world's greatest driving roads, Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.

He wrapped up this epic journey with Infiniti in Southern California shooting sand to surf.

Santa Barbara-based photographer Erin Feinblatt has been specialising in lifestyle, architectural, and food photography and videography for over 10 years. As a California native and life-long surfer, he has an authentic approach to documenting surf and beach lifestyles and a particular affinity for shooting in and under the water.

Erin is scuba certified and ready to tackle shoots of all production levels in the ocean or in a pool. Having worked as a wildlife biologist prior to graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography, he merges acute observational skills with technical proficiency to produce images that are genuine and timeless.

The work featured in this Showcase is a combination of commercial work and personal projects. Erin shoots for commercial, editorial, and advertising clients worldwide.

Clients include Danner, David Yurman, Dwell Magazine, Fox Sports, The Great Big Story, HOKA ONE ONE, Hollister Co., Lancôme, Men's Journal, Mini, National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Patagonia, Poler, Popular Mechanics, Reef, Roxy, Sanuk, Sonos, Taylor Stitch, Teva, The Surfers Journal, Travel Channel, Westways Magazine and YETI.

Visit Erin's website and Instagram to see his most recent work and email him to discuss collaborating on your next project.

Patrick Curtet is a French photographer and director based in sunny Los Angeles, but who flies all over the world for work. He likes to create high-end visuals around cars, lifestyle and fashion with his highly recognizable cinematographic style. For each client or series, he seeks to tell a story.

His clients in the last 12 months include Acura, Audi, Maserati, Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lufthansa, Jaguar, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Ford, Renault, Peugeot, Toyota and BlackBerry.

Patrick is represented by Cynthia Held in the US and Severin Wendeler in Europe. Visit his website and follow Patrick on Instagram and Facebook for more information.

Recognised for the natural window light quality of his images, and with a knack for making even the prickliest subjects feel at ease, Joe Schmelzer’s work has appeared in every major interiors-centric magazine, website and blog.

Recent editotial clients include House Beautiful, Elle Decor, Luxe and The Wall Street Journal. Joe’s ability to help clients achieve their own creative vision has also made him a sought-after commercial photographer for high-profile brands including One Kings Lane, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cost-Plus World Market, CB2 and Pottery Barn.

Joe is based in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. Lately, he has expanded his still photo work to also include full production video. All aspects of photo/video projects are handled through his independently owned company, Treasurbite Studio, Inc.

Tyler Douglas is an active-lifestyle photographer who creates vibrant images of athletic humans immersed in outdoor fitness and recreation. Making visuals that combine athleticism with beautiful natural locations is central to his interest as a photographer. Evident in his work, Tyler captures the inspiring beauty of athletic expression in a natural style. His compositions are clean, uncluttered, and purposeful.

Passionate about adventurous and active living, Tyler Douglas produces creative for commercial, editorial and private clients who share this same passion. Tyler’s ability to think like an art director enriches any production through collaborative and improvisational problem-solving.

Based in Los Angeles, Tyler is available worldwide.

Philip Edsel is a three-times PDN Award-winning photographer and director for fitness, fashion and motion work.

Inspired by classical art, modern design and potential energy, Philip’s work captures “empowered people in motion” and combines stills, video, animation, and drones to create cutting-edge, multi-medium art at the intersection of fashion and culture.

Michael Grecco is an award-winning internationally renowned director and photographer of celebrity portraits, advertising and editorial commissions, private collections and fine art.

On the pulse point of cutting-edge technology and innovation, Michael is a regarded expert and celebrated speaker on creativity, photography, and his signature lighting and directorial techniques worldwide. As a Hasselblad Master he is a sought after trainer, travelling the globe speaking and leading informative and hands-on workshops.

Michael is often referred to as the 'Master of Lighting'. He is the author of the best-selling photographer’s guidebook 'Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography', which is now available as an eBook. His lectures on photography are popular and he has been profiled extensively in key photographic trade journals.

Visit his website for more information.

Vijey Mohan is an Indian-born product and liquid photographer currently based in Los Angeles. Drawing inspiration from everyday inanimate objects, Vijey brings a mixture of conceptual thinking and a distinctive approach to his work.

Select clients include Voss Water, Nvidia, Simple Green and notNeutral.

His work has also been featured in the movie 'The Black String' and Starset's music video 'Ricochet'. Aside from commercial work, Vijey also takes great pleasure in providing his photography skillset to non-profit organizations like A Walk on Water.

"Matthew Barnes always says he is exceptionally lucky to do what he loves for a living. And he stays rooted in this gratitude. Every. Single. Day.

People ask Matthew 'what do you like to shoot?' And he feels pretty silly trying to answer this inevitable question (you think he would have a stock answer by now). Matthew mostly shoots lifestyle, advertising and travel, but what really drives his work is his curiosity about everything, which keeps him always evolving.''

Matthew works between LA and NYC and attended Art Center College of Design.

Clients include Coca-Cola, Dell, Ford Motor Co., Hanes, Jack Daniels, MGM Grand, Miller Brewing, Munchkin.com, Pepsi, Sony, Target, Verizon, Wrangler Jeans, JWT, The Richards Group, McCann Erickson, The Martin Agency and DraftFCB.

Ali Mitton is an Australian fashion and advertising photographer represented by iheartreps in the USA.

She is based in Los Angeles and specialises in international production and campaigns in Europe, Central America and beyond.