vienna Oct 2010

Frames is an industry-leading film production company working worldwide in the field of food and tabletop. Its distinct vision is to provide first class quality services in close cooperation with both agencies and clients.

As a longstanding leader in its field, Frames continues to reinforce its ability to assemble the right team for any type of project.

A combination of unique talents, the company's creative and technical teams have set standards and developed some of the industry‘s most respected and highly successful methods in all areas of food and tabletop production. Clients continually reward Frames' continued efforts to create the most compelling and successful high-class presentations of their products with loyal and long lasting relationships.

Founded in 1999, Making Of is Austria's leading agency for photo productions, make-up, hair and styling, setting the standard for quality and professionalism.

Making Of handles all aspects of photo productions, including location scouting, casting, make-up and hair styling as well as production management. For more information contact Martina B. Cerny.

The company chooses from a wide range of make-up, hair, fashion, food and set styling professionals along with designers for promotional outfits.

For more information contact Martina B. Cerny.

Andreas H. Bitesnich works around the globe in a wide variety of genres, including portraiture, advertising, editorial, travel and fine art. He is widely considered one of the leading body photographers in the world.

He is currently working on two new book projects to add to the six he has already published. Andreas has also exhibited in galleries and museums around the world and teaches a photography workshop every summer.

Advertising clients include: Falke, Mercedes, Jägermeister, Henkel, Guitay, Samsung, Bulthaup, Palmers, Hansgrohe, Silhouette, Aidshilfe, Nikos, Montblanc, Superga, Krups, Vodafone and Braun.

Editorial clients include: GQ Magazine, Quest Magazine, Stern Magazine, Playboy Magazine, Max Magazine, Flair Magazine and Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin.

When it comes to a photo shoot where that very special effect is needed, fashion and beauty photographer Susanne Stemmer will not hesitate to pull over her neoprene, breathe compressed air and spend the day at the bottom of a pool. Specialising in underwater photography, Susanne works with an experienced team to provide expert knowledge when it comes to taking perfect underwater pictures. Her amazing work is featured in this beauty editorial for First magazine.

Clients around the world appreciate her unique style and approach to lighting - both above and below the waterline. Susanne loves playing with contrasts and often places her models in unexpected environments, like in this featured editorial for Wienerin.

Visit her website for more information.

After finishing his schooling in interior design, Oliver Topf joined the Austrian military. Discovering he is a lover and not a fighter, he began his photography career as assistant to a number of international photographers including Mario Schmolka, Marcel Gonzalez Ortiz and Oliver Gast.

After six years working in Europe, the USA and Africa for clients such as Vogue Germany, GQ, Triumph Lingerie, Swarovski and Red Bull, Oliver began his solo career in 2007. He currently lives and works in Vienna.

Visit his website for more information.

Adsy Bernart is a highly versatile multi-talented photographer with international experience and skills across a range of photographic genres. He shoots architecture, HDRi, interiors and exteriors, portraiture, still life, food and drink, and also has experience in compositing and post production.

Adsy offers a professional yet highly unique photographic point of view. Clients regularly trust him to create and deliver even the most abstract visual themes.

His clients include advertising agencies and international newspapers and magazines. Adsy publishes in many European countries as well as in the USA, Japan and Australia. He also teaches photography at the Federal Graphic Institution of Higher Learning, Vienna.

After more than 10 years working successfully as a model, Petra Benovsky discovered her affinity for photography and can now be found behind the camera. She uses her extensive experience gained in front of the lens to realise her own unique vision of fashion photography.

Petra is specialised in fashion and beauty photography and works for clients such as Liska, CK Watches & Jewelry, Woman and Sony BMG.

Visit her website for more information.

"The portrait. It is more than just a brief glimpse of a person. It can be the reflection of the soul; a soft centre in a hard shell; the hidden child inside a man, a strong will or simply a visualisation of competence in the eye of the beholder."

Karl Michalski is renowned for his sensitive business portraits. He has been a freelance photographer for 20 years and shoots using the latest digital equipment. Karl's secret is his on location work: It is only on location, submersed in the natural surroundings of his projects, that the most beautiful and natural atmosphere can be achieved.

Photo-Graphics is known as a young and creative advertising photography studio based in Linz, the capital city of upper Austria. The company works in the fields of high-end photography and post production.

Concentrating mainly on interiors, architecture, products and people photography, the company also specialises in 3D and 360° photography and retouching, including rotary products and clothes as well as animated panoramas of landscapes and interior architecture.

More pictures, examples, info and contact details are available on the website.

Irene Schaur is a Viennese photographer specialising in celebrity and nude photography. Her images are renowned for their provocative sex appeal, and as a woman who photographs almost exclusively other women, she always maintains a strong rapport with her models.

The tension in her work is seen at its best in the images commissioned by German Playboy, as well as in her own personal work where creativity and eroticism combine to sizzling effect.

Irene began taking photographs as a teenager and today it remains her strongest passion. When not photographing scantily clad ladies, Irene turns her talents to portraiture. "A good portrait must tell a story,“ she says. Irene has photographed many celebrities both in Austria and Germany.

Gerry Frank is a Vienna-based photographer and guest teacher at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia who has worked in locations such as New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Germany and Brazil.

He mainly specialises in people and fashion photography for advertising campaigns, musicians and celebrities, including the president of Austria.

Gerry has had a busy year working on projects including Lena Gerke for Austria’s Next Top Model, Leo Moctezuma (P!nk Funhouse Tour choreographer), Chris Dupre (America's Got Talent choreographer), celebrity television presenters, CD and DVD covers, and advertising campaigns for Nivea, Silhouette, Seven one Media, Puls4, Bank Austria and UniCredit Group.

Vienna-based photographer Jürgen Knoth focuses on fashion, people and advertising images. He also offers high-quality underwater photography. Check out his 'Blue Element' exhibition video here.

Having worked in various domains during a colourful career, including martial arts, studies in medical technology and as a contemporary and hip-hop dancer, Jürgen's experience enriches his work at every turn. His choreographic approach to movement, staging and emotions emphasizes the presence of his models and enables him to create wonderful frames and stunning stories.

The fusion of ideas with creative souls to create a powerful story is one of his major passions, as is a deep interest in people, the 'why' behind their appearance, aura and attitude. He regularly works in London, Lisbon and Brazil.

Christian Stangl has a unique vision that combines unconventional creativity with visual diversity and efficient production. His obsession for the strange and sinister side of life shows surprising results.

He focuses on photography, branding, motion and graphic design. Born in 1978 in Lower Austria, he has lived in Vienna for 10 years. Christian has been researching and developing professional motion design on many projects for Austrian National Television (ORF) since 1996. The award-winning artist has worked with directors, producers, editors, programmers, agencies, culture departments and composers.

Visit his website or contact him directly on +43 676 4934190 for further information.

Rotfilter, founded in 2001 by Andreas Furtner and Martin Riedl, specialises in creating and refining photographic imagery in advertising, fashion and art.

A growing community of advertising and photography professionals around the world appreciate the company's passion for detailed realism and its holistic and individual approach to each specific challenge. Services include retouching, pre- and post production, on-set digital operators, computer generated imagery (CGI), lithography, colour management and certified proofs made to meet the individual specifications of every printing requirement.

Rotfilter invites clients to drop by, meet the people, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of its wonderful office, situated in a 19th century theatre.

Since July 2009, Nicoletta Sobotta and Dion Haemmerle have been the creative forces behind Retoucherie. Their recipe for success combines years of experience in photography, pre-press, image editing and retouching with the verve and fun of working with fantastic images on a daily basis.

Services include digital proofing, composing, colour management and digital operating on set for beauty, fashion and still life shoots.

Visit the website for more information.

A screen is no longer required in order to get motion into advertising: lenticular prints make for an exciting alternative when it comes to moving images.

Originally used to generate an optical illusion or 3D effect, Forster is now applying this technology to a huge range of formats and products. A highly transparent special sheet reflects different motifs depending on the angle of view, thus creating an effect of motion and depth.

The technology itself has been around for some time, yet the achievable effects have recently grown exponentially: 3D effects with a greater depth, morphing with a seamless change of images, a combination of various effects, and many more.

Visit the website for more information.

Peter Ladkani is a Hungarian-born filmmaker based in Munich. He started his film career in the Philippines where he worked as an actor and stuntman on 15 international movies, including 'Born on the 4th of July’ and 'Delta Force 2'.

Since completing his directing studies at the Munich Film School Peter has worked as a freelance director for commercials and high quality films, receiving numerous international awards in the process. Moving into feature films, he has directed several award-winning short films including 'Tradition’, 'Happy Valentine’ and 'Share the Truth’.

His short film 'Positive Prognosis’ won Best Foreign Film at the LA Shortfest and qualified him for the Oscar Consideration List in 2009. Peter is currently working as a 2nd Unit Director on the feature film 'Yoko’ for Columbia Pictures.

He is currently looking for international representation. Visit his website for more information.

Digitalmovies.at was founded in 2001 but counts among its dedicated personnel experienced professionals who have been working in the industry since 1977. It is one of the rare companies that can convert almost every video and sound format to modern digital media, including Super8, 16mm, Super VHS and Laserdisc.

The company produces almost every genre but concentrates particularly on 'Making Of', fashion and lifestyle videos. All productions are filmed in High Definition Video and can be transferred to Blu Ray Disc for the highest quality end results.

Digitalmovies.at also provides DVD authoring, sound and music, cover designs and numerous other video services. Multimedia services and web design are also available.

Austria's first rental-only store for digital photo equipment was established in 2004 and has grown steadily ever since.

In addition to a carefully chosen range of Hasselblad and Profoto equipment, digitalkameraverleih offers the most comprehensive stock of Canon, Nikon and Elinchrom rental gear in Vienna.

Its rental equipment is well maintained and up-to-date, while each camera has its sensor cleaned before going out to customers. This first-class service and expertise has convinced a lot of Austrian photographers, as well as many international professionals working in Vienna.

Visit the website for more information.

Martina Gaa has been working in photography, film and stage for over 15 years. Her time spent in a deco department and as a booker for a casting agency has undoubtedly helped her along the way to a successful career in hair, make-up and styling.

Her work ranges from very natural to expressive, strong and unique. Martina considers her job as meeting numerous demands all in one go: that of the client, the photographer, and of course, the message behind the photo to which her make-up and styling should contribute.

Her flexibility and patience make Martina an asset on any production. Visit her website for more information.

f6 - The Open Factory. is an open space for open people that has just opened in the heart of Vienna.

Ideal for photo shoots, presentations, press conferences, exhibitions, fashion shows, special events, castings, film shoots... the possibilities are endless.

The first exhibition held at the Factory will be  "MATO Photography Retrospective" on Thursday, 14th of October 2010 at 19:00.

Visit the website for more information.

BigsMile Productions is a leading agency for dance, shows and entertainment.

Alamande Belfor was born in Amsterdam and raised in the Caribbean. He has been living in Vienna for the past 12 years. The former model and dancer, now an accomplished events manager, catwalk-trainer and choreographer, founded BigsMile Productions 10 years ago.

Depending on the event, a BigsMile show can be simple, sophisticated, modern or abstract, but in every instance it promises to be original, innovative and custom-made to the wishes of every client.

With expertise in product presentations, fully choreographed dance shows, store openings and fashion shows, the BigsMile team creates top shows with incomparable quality. The team is also available for commercials, campaigns and editorials

The agency's strength is in entertainment - and everything connected to it. Perfect styling, make-up, music, visuals and lighting that fit with the theme are just as important for a successful show as original choreography and gifted dancers.

Visit the website for more information.

ALEL creates productions through a range of in-house experience including musical theatre, choreography, coaching, directing, writing, martial arts, clownery and composing.

The company works together with its clients' vision, theme and philosophy to create a personalised event.

Options for events include:

• Interactive performances emphasising specific points during business meetings, for example through sketches and clowning.
• Variety showcases.
• Show workshop, providing a coaching seminar in either acting or performing to enhance presentation skills.

Visit the website for more information.