london Sep 2005

For its latest project, Zap Production Services was commissioned to line produce a TV commercial for “Beanpole”, a South Korean clothing brand. This commercial, featuring Gwyneth Paltrow and Daniel Henney, was shot over 2 days on location at Shad Thames, a picturesque street adjacent to Tower Bridge, in London.

Other projects this year include 2 underwater films with director Zena Holloway. “Jacuzzi Spas”, a TV commercial commissioned by Y&R San Francisco and sequences for “Madeira Tourism” commissioned by Wolff Olins, London.

London based Watertight Film Productions' speciality is underwater filming.They have amassed a wealth of underwater experience in the form of specialist directors, cameramen, and stills photographers, as well as producers for television commercials, feature film inserts, promos and stills.

Watertight Film Productions is a one stop shop that has all the specialised equipment and underwater technical support needed to film underwater anywhere in the world, both on location or in studio tanks.

Tomo London is currently working on shoots for British Airways and O2 Mobile.

Fosters ads were shot by Daniela Federici. Agency: M & C Saatchi.
Persil ads by Sue Parkhill. Agency: JWT.
Paul shot for BT. Agency: St Lukes.
The Mercedes ads were shot by Nadav Kander. Agency: Campbell Doyle Dye.

Based in London, Leonora works with an international client base. Recent productions have included Land Rover, Bugatti, Dunhill, Porsche Design and Subaru. Productions have been co-ordinated in a variety of locations for Georg Fischer, Garry Simpson, Mats Cordt and Christian Schmidt to name a few.

Leonora offers a comprehensive and personal service of research, location scouting and shoot production to photographers and ad agencies around the world.

London is the undisputed capital of film production in Europe, replete with world-class studios, facilities, locations and crew. The London Filming Partnership is an organisation that seeks to help those who want to come to the city to shoot moving pictures. It represents an unparalleled commitment from everyone involved in film and media production to make London one of the world's most film-friendly venues. If you would like to sign up to the London Filming Partnership please contact Rachel Whitburn on 020 7387 8787

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Putting their 3D capabilities and sound design skills to the test, Triangle has recently completed an exciting project for the Comet campaign, which kicked off with Knowledge featuring Scooter Man. The BBC were in during the summer for Avid and Flame for the title sequence of their new Harry Potter show.

Triangle also did the new T-Mobile commercial with supernova Robbie Williams. Other musical delights include Craig David for 3D on his latest promo; the ad for Ian Brown's Greatest Hits via production company Cops and Robbers in our 2D department; the sound design on behalf of Sanctuary for the Fun Lovin Criminals, and the flamework on the promo for ex-Moloko Roisin Murphy's European launch.

Balcony Jump Photographic is entering its seventh year.

During its relatively short company history they've seen their reputation grow both in the UK and internationally. It's a sure sign of success that they're about to open an office in New York at the beginning of 2006.

Currently they represent nine photographers and one illustrator.

Big orange cars whizzing by, crabs applying lipstick and Tom, Dick and Harry non-stop chatting for free - this is what Carolyn Trayler has had to put up with recently.

What with Stuart Hall shooting Rainey Kelly’s global campaign for Range Rover, Patrice de Villiers combining sexy shots of food with clothes and cosmetics for Selfridges, and Simon Mills shooting the last three O2 campaigns for VCCP, no wonder Carolyn needs another holiday.

And yes, it was Chris Bailey who shot those stylish prints for Pontiac cars US campaign.

Wyatt-Clarke is very proud to announce the signing of Nick Georghiou, famous for numerous award-winning campaigns such as Barnardo’s and Land Rover, a huge influence on a generation of photographers and one of the most inventive image-makers in the business.

He joins the other top signings of the summer: Thymann, who has already won plenty of awards for his blend of freedom, dynamism and sheer beauty of light, Lol Keegan with his exquisite still-lifes, and the uncategorisable and unforgettable Larry Dunstan.

Firmly established on the UK Photographic scene, Process are currently enjoying their 5th year in business. Representing a diverse group of photographers, producers Kim Pappas and Libby Cuthbert supply an exemplary production service to the creative industries.

Some of our clients this year have included BT, IBM, Vodafone, British Gas, Marks and Spencer, Uni Lever, Boots, and Wagamama.

Our current stable of photographers include Bill Robinson – lifestyle /people; Dylan Collard – people / location; Gareth Sambidge – Food; Louisa Parry – Still life and our latest addition Martin Brent – Landscapes.

Nigel Harniman is best known for shooting cars in great locations worldwide.

He's now exploring the world of automotive image rendering. This new technology gives the great advantage of being able to provide the same high standard of work as traditional location pictures, but without the need to take the shoot vehicle on location – perfect for prototypes or secret pre-production models.

This last couple of months have again seen Nigel working on major advertising campaigns for various brands. Nigel shot in the Alps in July for Opel/ Vauxhall – a joint project between BMB UK and McCann Erickson Frankfurt and shot Ford press ads in LA in August for JWT Detroit.

Julian Calverley has over 20 years experience as a photographer.He's followed the evolution of the medium from a traditional film, print and darkroom background to the high-end digital technology in which he's now working. He also has over eight years experience in post production and digital workflow. Julian works in the studio and on location, and is very flexible regarding subject matter, shooting landscapes, automobiles, underwater scenes and people.

The last two months have seen him shooting for Aston Martin, GM and BP.

Lorentz thrives on a busy schedule. At the moment he's showing his work at Birmingham's Movers and Shakers exhibition (moversandshakersbirmingham.com).

He's recently been shooting for Stock in Tobago and journeyed into darkest Yorkshire to work in a quarry on the Isuzu Campaign for PHWT.

The latest is a new campaign for TIMEBANK, which is due to be launched this October with an exhibition at Lauderdale House in London.

John's latest was an unusual and challenging campaign for Vauxhaul taking still-life shots tailored to work in tall, narrow spaces on the pages of the broadsheet press over the summer. Each ad depicts a feature of the car, the headlamps that turn with the steering are depicted by a human eye looking in different directions.

He's also been hard at work shooting a totaly new car folio which follows a transition from dark to light, both in terms of style and time of day. It comprises a mixture of observed and set up photography.

Rommily's recent work has included a big shoot for AXA insurance, produced by Fiona Watson via the very capable Getty Images Assignments team in London.

Swimming with the big fish, he's been shooting for HSBC France, which is launching itself for the first time in France this autumn and needed some
pictures for above and below the line work. Art directed by Frederic Chevalier from CCF Paris.

He also made time to carry out a personal project shooting underwater pictures of humpback whales in the Carribean.

Based in London, Tommo continues to shoot pictures that reflect his take on life. His new folio and website are available for viewing.

In his new work he develops his use of colour and design with a graphic and often minimalist approach, incorporating life, fashion, portrait and music for both advertising and people-based areas of the industry.

Tommo is now represented in Paris by Spicy Box (+33 143 730 391), and in the Middle East via the Mundo Beirut/Dubai office (contact Jo on +96 134 699 66).

These images are part of an on going collaboration that Nick has had with the art director he previously worked with on the Afro series. They have been produced as folio pieces and continue the creative, humorous nature of the portfolio.

The businessman shot for VW also sits perfectly with recent personal work that he produced for the folio.

If you happen to be in London, Edson Williams invites you down to the Metro Imaging gallery to see a selection of their photographers' work. Metro Imaging has kindly offered their gallery space to show Edson Williams' best prints to coincide with the opening of their London office.

To view exhibition:

Metro Imaging
76 Clerkenwell Rd,
London, EC1M 5TN

Balcony Jump Artists was set up just over a year ago as an extension of the existing photographic agency. It's already established itself as a leading agency in the field.

It currently represents six stylists: three hair and three make-up artists.

Ordinary People was established in 1988 to meet the ever increasing demand for more ordinary-looking people within the film and photographic industries.

Since then, the company has been successfully supplying artists and models to the world's leading photographers, advertising agencies and casting directors in television and film.

Blue NK was established in London in 2003 by Nicholas Lapité, and is now part of a network of offices in Prague, New York and Paris (2006).

They represent some of the top photographers, magazines and advertising agencies in the UK and worldwide. They have a superb selection of models on their lists including Helena Kramarova, Connie Roff and Anna Slater, who are soon to be household names.

Introducing a men's division in early 2005, Blue NK continues to push onwards and upwards.

Ruti Danan makes exclusive designs for shoots, sets and even once in a lifetime pieces for events. Her new collection, Zohar, is sure to become a timeless classic and went down a storm at last month's British fashion Week.

Working for the catwalk and the silver screen, Ruti always manages to impress and suprise with her handmade creations.

Located at the hub of Covent Garden, St Martins Lane is a daring reinvention of the urban resort. Smart, witty and sophisticated, Philippe Starck’s design is a brilliant collision of influences – from the modern to the baroque.

Unique features include the acclaimed Asia de Cuba restaurants, the Light Bar, and interactive light displays in every guest room. And let’s not forget the landscaped interior courtyard garden, the world-class gourmet restaurant by Alain Ducasse, and the extensive facilities of the renowned Agua Bathhouse.