new york Oct 2013

212 Artists is a New York City-based, internationally-minded boutique photo agency.

Driven by an adventurous passion for visual uniqueness, a commitment to integrity and personable all-service production, 212 Artists embodies the perfect synergy between art and commerce.

From exquisite luxury still life to action-packed lifestyle to trendsetting fashion, the company builds lasting relationships with some of the most innovative and international clients. Reebok, Timberland, Kensie, Schon Magazine, and N by Norwegian Magazine are some of the recent brands who have fused their unmistakable visual identities with the roster of 212 Artists.

Born in Paris, Angela de Bona started her professional career in cinema studios at a very young age. The world of cinema drove her to photography and fashion. She became a model and photo shoots brought her all over the world, and she eventually became a models' rep.

In 1985, she made a career change and became a hairdressers' and make up artists' agent, and then two years later became a photographers' rep. The first two photographers Angela represented were Patrick Demarchelier, whom she still represents today, and Alex Chatelain.

Her idea was simple - to create an agency capable of supporting image-makers within the realms of both art and business. The agency has grown to represent photographers for assignment, special projects, and image licensing.

Angela de Bona has a diverse group of famous artists today who are professional, established and preeminent talents in their fields. Work ranges from editorial and advertising assignments, longer-term independent projects in photography, and work by artists with respected positions in the art world.

Marilyn Ballard has a discerning eye for talent and enjoys the development and professional dedication involved in supporting her artists as they excel at their craft.

Her background as a photo producer and model agent, combined with years of building a network in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Australia, and Europe, culminated in the development of Marilyn Ballard Inc., a full service boutique agency representing photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists and art directors.

With a personalised approach tailored to each client and artist, team MBReps welcomes every opportunity to grow and collaborate with new friends. They enjoy a strong cocktail of professionalism with a twist of laughter, positively stirred!

Photogroup Inc. is excitingly awaiting two major national fashion campaigns to launch for photographers Eric Fischer and Heidi Niemala.

Photographer Doug Sanford recently shot a campaign for the YMCA, and Katherine Lambert photographed Emily Miller’s acclaimed new book cover.

Child photographer Marge Ely is shooting an array of editorials for Fashion Washington in addition to pursuing exciting personal projects.

European photographer Annie Hoogendoorn published her first photography book titled 'Triomf', where she turns her lens onto the tour life of musicians and the usually unseen antics occuring backstage.

Photogroup continues to collaborate with some of the preeminent advertising agencies in the US.
 

Established in 2010, Jennifer Hutz Inc. is a boutique agency representing artists that span from photography to music, styling to directing, New York to San Francisco.

After a decade of producing still and motion projects, Jennifer Hutz understands what it takes to take a project from conception to completion. Through kindness, a generosity of spirit, a commitment to excellence and an insane attention to detail, she and her artists strive to have each project end with not only great final art, but just as importantly, an amazing experience for everyone. 

Agents who pursue talent with clear vision and who specialise in niche markets of photography and motion. With offices in New York and Chicago, ETC's artists collaborate with ad agencies, design firms, and brands/corporations to create solid conceptual advertising communications for their clients.

"We commit that our resources are unparalleled, that our projects are accomplished on creative target and within budget. Our success is measured on creativity, high level performance and trust. We're thankful to be among the best in our industry, representing award-winning talent and having some fun along  the way."

ETC Creative is a certified National Women's Business Enterprise in the US.

Marilyn Ballard has a discerning eye for talent and enjoys the development and professional dedication involved in supporting her artists as they excel at their craft.

Her background as a photo producer and model agent, combined with years of building a network in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Australia, and Europe, culminated in the development of Marilyn Ballard Inc., a full service boutique agency representing photographers, hair stylists, make-up artists, fashion stylists and art directors.

With a personalised approach tailored to each client and artist, team MBReps welcomes every opportunity to grow and collaborate with new friends. They enjoy a strong cocktail of professionalism with a twist of laughter, positively stirred!

“We are privileged to be working with some of the world’s most talented photographers and leading advertising agencies for clients such as BMW, Bank of America, Mercedes, General Motors, HP and Siemens.”

Mission Photo Production offers comprehensive production services for still and motion shoots, “right here in New York City, and wherever the project takes us”. Clients know they can rely on Mission’s vast network of industry specialists and excellent crew to make their projects happen, all the while staying on target with timing and budget.

"When you get a brief that asks for 25 interiors, plus some lifestyle shots including models, in five locations, over three days - you know you have your work cut out! Oh, and did I mention this would be during regular opening hours of the gyms with members working out? Who should not be in the picture or disturbed... Mostly daylight. Hmmm. In comes my first line of defense, a very tight and comprehensive production - thank you Kim Handley! Gathering as much intel as possible. Choosing the right team. Planning for all eventualities. Making sure the troops were fed during 12hr-plus shooting days. Assistants doubling up on duties (getting in front of the camera as needed). Did it prevent the occasional road kill - not quite... see attached shot of my fab digi tech and 1st assistant during one of our very short breaks. End result - over delivered with 45 great shots!"

With over 15 years' experience, Adirondack Mountain Productions specialises in film, television and print productions, location scouting, location rentals, prop rentals and production support.

The company represents multiple properties in and around the Adirondack Mountains, from rustic to modern homes and camps. It also has access to some amazing scenic areas in the ADK.

A great selection of props is available including boats, planes, cars and much more. The company can also handle all travel and accommodation needs in the area.

Services include production location scouting, location management, prop rentals, catering, transportation, accommodation and large-scale prop rentals.

Hi, I’m Roger photo and video production team handles every project big or small with care, precision and grace going above and beyond the client’s expectations.

The team works with photographers and directors as well as major American and international brands directly. For corporate and agency clients, Hi, I’m Roger offers a one step solution: a production team that handles still photo and video productions as well as media preview events. For the individual photographer, director or small crew, the team will provide dedicated, personalised service throughout all aspects of production.

Hi, I’m Roger successfully produces locally in New York and California, as well as on locations throughout North America. The company has a number of loyal, long-term American and European clients, and it believes that good production should be a positive and rewarding experience.

Visit the website for a full client list.

New York City and Buenos Aires-based Work Production Company continues to expand both its North American and international production services. Having garnered a reputation as one of the go-to production companies for complicated international productions, the producers at Work and its sister company, Project Argentina, have been busy in New York, Poland, London, Uruguay and Argentina over the past few months, working on projects for Chevron, Samsung, Uniqlo, and Custom Ink.

Work Production Company was founded in New York in 2000 as a photo production specialist, back when photographers still used film. As the industry changed, so have the production services offered by founder and native New Yorker Wendy Gordon and her team. No longer just a full service photo production company, Work Productions now offers production services for still shoots, video, TV commercials and interactive media, for local and international clients in New York and all over the globe.

The mantra at Work is a simple one: 'Experience Matters!' Whether it is a fashion shoot in the studio or a multi country car production, the producers at Work have the experience and resources to provide extraordinary financial management, local expertise and economic value for every full service production they manage.

Stay tuned for the new website and blog launch!

MVP Partner Tom Mason returns to his first love - scouting - after 20 years 'kicked upstairs' to production coordination. Tom honed his instincts for finding the perfect location as an instructor at NOLS, where he learned essential expedition skills and developed a passion for photography.

After earning his photography degree from the R.I.T, Tom worked as Location Scout/Manager for legendary photographer Jay Maisel's unprecedented advertising career. Eight years later, Tom founded Mason Productions, providing scouting and logistics for a growing roster of preeminent photographers. In 1995, Producer Emily Vickers joined Tom to form Mason Vickers Productions.

Mason's scouting kudos include assignments with Nadav Kander and John Doyle which earned the coveted Kelly Award in 1996. Tom's scouting for Georg Fischer helped establish the unparalleled Porsche NA ad series. His locations are fundamental to work by top tier photographers on premier clients' advertising campaigns.

MVP, LLC: Producer's mind, photographer's eye, adventurer's curiosity for what's
around the bend.

Rhea’s work speaks from an inner strength and illustrates that innocence can be found at any age. It is at times magical and spiritual in it’s purest form. It is fragile but never weak.

Rhea brings out the youthful whimsy in adults, and the wisdom of old souls and children alike. She brings togetherness to the foreground and celebrates the simplicity of life.

Rhea makes her home in Buffalo, NY with her husband and two young daughters.
 

New York fashion and beauty photographer Blake Davenport brings a classic and modern approach to photography. Each photograph tells a story all on its own. Creativity keeps him driven when it comes to shooting around the world. Editorial contributions include magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Men's Health, Zink, Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, and W amongst others.

Specifically, Blake is an enthusiast of vintage automobiles and modern architecture.

Now fully potty trained and fluent in the magic words of please and thank you, Benton draws from at least one lifetime of experience to deliver satisfying images that anyone would be proud to post on their refrigerator or if they insist, to help them make big money. He also plays well with others.

His clients include Coke, Pepsi, Sony, Miller Brewing, Toshiba, Colgate/Palmolive and Oneida. Benton has worked with many top agencies including McCann-Erickson, BBDO, Hill Holiday, Bates, and Hakuhodo.

His latest digital film offering 'I Like You' is a collaboration with photographer Matt Carr and musician Jeremy Zmuda.

Influenced by the aesthetic principles of contemporary architecture, Rick Burda has shot campaigns for global clients including Louis Vuitton, Panasonic and Smirnoff.

As skilled shooting everyday consumer products as he is luxury brands, Rick has built a reputation amongst art directors as an impassioned and creative problem-solver. His clients return again and again for his unique perspective and tireless work ethic. Never happy to settle, he is always driven to give his images the extra little edge that makes them special.

Rick Burda Photography is a state-of-the-art studio Located in Manhattan's Garment District. Visit the website for more information.

Katarina Kojic’s curious and adaptable eye never fails to capture the moment - private, personal, authentic - in the sweetest terms. Born in Chicago, IL to a Serbian father and German mother, Katarina took her first steps to a career in photography after accomplishing success as an Art Director in the advertising world for Deutsch. She hasn’t stopped since, and her inspiring lifestyle images not only touch the artistic eye but the soul. These days Katarina works in New York, bringing her art direction and collaborative spirit to her clients' projects.

For over 30 years Ted Kawalerski has travelled the world creating unique industrial images for clients that include many leading corporations, design firms, and advertising agencies.

Among these are AIG, Bank Of America, Chevron, Dominion Resources, Ernst & Young, Harris Corporation, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual, MasterCard, Medco, Pitney Bowes, Praxair, UTC and The Hartford.

In 2010, Ted brought together the diverse talents of industry colleagues to form Cork Factory Films. With this production company, Ted now delivers the unique visual style and storytelling skills his clients admired in his still images, to corporate video, short films and documentaries.

Dan Bigelow is a people photographer who for nearly 20 years has travelled around the world shooting portraits and image libraries for major corporations, advertising agencies and design firms. Dan’s work tells a story honestly and compellingly, whether in one image or one hundred images, and he is just as comfortable running a full production as he is working on his own. No matter what, Dan’s photographs capture a situation in an authentic way.

Above all, Dan's dedication, good humour and enthusiasm shine through on every shoot. Recent clients include Cabot Corporation, Pitney Bowes, Marsh & McLennan, Gilead Sciences, Sotheby's, Finch Paper and United Technologies. His award-winning photography has been featured in the PDN Photo Annual, Communication Arts Annual, AR100 and Graphis100, among others.

Visit Dan's website to see his wide-ranging commercial portfolio.

New York born, Paul O. Colliton has been taking pictures since he was 13, when in 7th grade he received his first camera, a Yashica, GSN rangefinder.

Upon graduating in 1978 with a BFA from The School of Visual Arts, SVA, he went on to work as photographer’s assistance to some of the top photographers in NYC, and then he opened his own studio in 1980.

Paul owns a beautiful Penthouse Studio in the heart of Manhattan. The multi-level 360-degree rooftop has some of the most spectacular views in the city.

Paul’s client include GE, Pfizer, FedEx, Ryder Systems, AIG, Chief Executive Group, AMC Networks, Microsoft Systems and Lucent Technologies, to name just a few.

"If you are ever in NYC, please come and check us out."

Brian Stanton's photographs capture the essence and vitality of celebrities, corporate executives and everyday people.

Clients appreciate Brian's ability to create extraordinary images in simple environments. He delivers an energy and ingenuity that bring corporate and advertising photographs to life.

Clients include AMC, Novartis, Microsoft, Lincoln Center, Bank of New York Mellon, MSG, IFC, Veeco Instruments, BlackRock, Cablevision, Hertz and Simon&Schuster.

Visit his website for a look at the breadth of his work.

JR Delia is a New York-based lifestyle and portrait photographer with over 10 years’ experience shooting for editorial, fashion and advertising clients.

Known for his edgy, character-revealing portraits and effortlessly sexy fashion, JR is a master of lighting and experimental film techniques. His night exposures are widely recognised and have been featured in galleries from New York to Milan.

JR’s work can be seen in ES Magazine, Esquire Russia, Parade, TATLER, NY Times and Harper's Bazaar.

Visit the website to see more of his wide-ranging commercial portfolio.

New York-based photographer Michael Bonacci started his career shooting for fashion magazines in Milan and London. He has a diverse portfolio but shoots mainly fashion and advertising.

Michael's clients include Lord & Taylor, SamuelSohn, NatNast and GlamourPuss. His work has appeared in Glamour, MarieClaire, Travel & Leisure and other publications.

Brie Williams is an established New York-based photographer whose first love and specialty is shooting Interiors. She has also grown to love food, travel, and lifestyle photography, bringing her creative eye to five published books and editorial, as well as commercial clients.

Clients come to know Ian Spanier as extremely versitle on set, possessing a calm demeanour which is infectous, and an all around nice guy.

Recent commisions for MTV, A&E, Danskin, Shape Magazine and The UFC continue to solidify his strong client base. His personal work has gained much recognition, most recently his portraits of heroes in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

The original masters have always inspired Ian as they shot what they saw. For him, there is no “one” subject that he photographs; he also chooses to shoot what he sees.

Ian is now represented by Bill agency.

Since its inception in 1991, Go Studios has established itself as one of the foremost rental studios in New York City, and is known for its modern, clean look, as well as its friendly staff and welcoming environment. Whether you shoot fashion, celebrities, catalogs, still life, food, or video, Go Studios will meet your professional photographic needs with:

• Four beautifully unique and versatile spaces -- including the spectacular new Penthouse Studio
• Two convenient NYC locations in Chelsea and the Garment District
• Daylight and skylight options
• Fully-equipped kitchens
• All rental equipment and digital capture stations on-site
   

NEO Studios continues to provide stylish studios to a growing number of clients.

Recent bookings included Adidas Y-3, Psychology Today, Modern Luxury, Alexander Wang, Women’s and Men’s Health, L'Oréal, Kenneth Cole, Bergdorf Goodman, Martha Stewart, Vogue Japan, German Elle, Kate Spade, Harper's Bazaar Latin America, V Magazine, Tequila Cuervo, British Glamour and Nautica, among others.

NEO recently added two new options A and B Studios at competitive rates: 1,500 sq. ft. + 3,000 sq. ft. studios for food and still life, fashion and e-commerce. Alongside in-house equipment and all-inclusive digital capture packages, NEO continues to provide a friendly service to its expanding list of customers.

LightSpace Studios is a new fully functional photo and film production facility with massive drive-in cyclorama stages and 30’ ceiling clearances. In the three daylight studios sunlight washes in through skylights and windows that wrap around the stages. A pillar-less unobstructed space provides the most versatile environment for clients’ creative workflow.

LightSpace Studios offers a large inventory of lighting, grip, camera, digital capture and a large crew roster to meet any production requirements. There is a full lighting grid on both stages with ample 3-phase 600amp electricity. The studio has hair and makeup suites, production offices, client lounges, mezzanine, green rooms, as well as a huge rooftop with panoramic views of Manhattan.

Some of their current clients include Inez and Vindooh, Tim Richardson, Robert Ascroft, Ben Hasset, Nike, Juicy Couture, BMW, Bentley, Mercedes, Bloomingdales, Nylon, Aldo, Vogue, Neiman Marcus, Vice, Belstaff, Cosmopolitan, Jo Malone, Microsoft and Puma.

LightSpace Studios simplifies the means of making the creative vision a reality.

Cupa Cabana is the Tri-State's premier event catering company specialising in mobile coffee and espresso bars and now offering dessert and smoothie stations.

Visit the website for more information.

"It’s a new season, and that means our favourite networking event is back. NYCFotoWorks Fall AIM Portfolio Review brings to you another round of exclusive access to top industry leaders, with one-on-one meetings with executive professionals from Avon, Bon Appetit, Esquire, Sapient Nitro, The Wall Street Journal, Victoria’s Secret, and dozens more. Join us on 22nd-24th October at Go Studios and take full advantage of this unique event - everyone you need to know in one space, three days of individual meetings, and limitless opportunities to promote your work. Sign up today to secure your first pick of reviewers!"

See all reviewers here.

After three remarkable editions in Buenos Aires, Ciclope International Festival of Craft moves to Berlin, one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The festival presents an outstanding line-up of speakers and jurors that will establish this event as a must for advertising professionals all over the world.

Entries are now open, so don't miss the chance to be a part of the only international festival fully dedicated to craft.

The 4th edition of Ciclope International Festival of Craft will take place from 6th - 8th November at Kino International, one of East Berlin's most legendary film theatres.

Buy tickets or submit work via the website.