copenhagen Sep 2013

Blink Production is a premier artist management agency, based in Copenhagen, representing some of Denmark's best photographers; Henrik Bülow, Søren Solkær, Torkil Gudnason, Thomas Skou, Frederik Lindstrøm and Nikolaj Moeller.

The company's role is to mediate high level photographic art for commercial purposes, with professional and attentive services for the client.

In addition to nurturing, advising, assisting and promoting represented artists, Blink offers art buying and full service, worldwide photo production, specialised in fashion, beauty, advertising and editorial photography.

Blink photographers regularly contribute to Danish and International magazines like Interview, Nylon, DANSK, Monocle, Elle, VS and Vogue. Clients include Vero Moda, Jack & Jones, G-Star, Pandora, Coca Cola, Scandinavian Airlines, Net-A-Porter, Next and Levi's.

At the core of Kam International sits internationally-acclaimed Peter Kam. Although most renowned for his dominance in the food industry throughout Scandinavia, Peter’s images are a testament to food itself. No matter what the brief, all his images share an intimacy and fine-art understanding of conveying emotion through simple, close compositions, subtle lighting and strong colours.

Peter divides his time between his three studios in Denmark and Sweden, shooting for clients including Bolia.com, Royal Copenhagen, SAS Airlines, Nordic Sugar, Arla, Anthonberg, COOP International, Pagen, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola, Stelton, Menu, Tivoli Audio and many more.

GraceLand Productions is the Scandinavian answer to all still photographic production needs in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Greenland and Finland. GraceLand’s services include shoot coordination, permits, casting, location scouting and management, travel and accommodation, catering, hair, make-up and special effects, wardrobe styling, interior styling, budgeting and billing, post-production management, art department and props, set design and building. The company's network is big and the team is happy to make suggestions about who they think might be the best for a particular project.

"Whether you have a big job or a small job…it doesn’t matter. The bottom line is that we love what we do and it shows. Production is all about logistics, problem solving and a lot of imagination and that’s exactly what we are good at! Our success has 20 years' experience behind it and when you mix all of this with a healthy blend of enthusiasm and talent, you can’t go wrong."

Lukas Renlund is from Finland but is currently based in Copenhagen, where he works as an artist and photographer. In many ways his work lies at the intersection of art and fashion photography. Lukas enjoys challenging the eye and first perceptions of his audience. A number of his photographs first published in magazines have ended up on the walls of prestigious galleries.

With inspiration from music, literature and movies, Max Rosborg's images contain their own unique poetry. From the understated and romantic to the tense and dramatic, there is a nerve in every image; a pulse that gives the viewer a feeling of being present in the scene.

Max has a background in the music industry but started by assisting photographers around the world. Realising that the "language" in photography and music was the same, a creative playground developed.

With a background in art, Kenneth Øksnebjerg has developed a clear aesthetic in his fashion and beauty photography, ranging from strong studio shots to almost ethereal location stories. These are perfectly paired with a portfolio of architectural studies that show his eye for lines and compositions - a portfolio that keeps expanding with shots from around the world.

One of Kenneth’s trademarks is his ability to achieve a perfect but natural looking finish, which is evident in every job he does.

His client list includes New York Magazine, Elle Denmark, Acne Production, Anne Vest, Costume and Apair, among others.

With over 15 years' experience, Anders Bergh fulfils his clients' expectations by combining a natural intuition and keen eye to create the substance of a picture. "For me, the creative process is a journey from an inspired idea to the creation of raw picture material and detailed refining work in post-production."

His range is substantial, covering still life, landscapes and portraits, both stylized and natural pictures taken in studios and on location. Anders is equally at ease working on individual assignments as well as with large brands.

Egon Gade works out of Copenhagen for Danish and Scandinavian design companies. His clients include international design icons such as Bang & Olufsen, Fritz Hansen, Montana, Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen Silver.

Simplicity best describes Egon's pictures. Growing-up in a country with famous designers like Arne Jacobsen, Paul Kjærholm and Hans J. Wegner has significantly influenced his work as a photographer.

Portraits for The Royal Danish Theatre exhibited at the portrait gallery in the famous Royal Danish Playhouse by architects Lundgaard & Tranberg.

As well as working on many international campaigns, Egon has won numerous awards in the Clio Show, Cannes Lion and the Lurzers Archive.

Jes Larsen is the owner of Territorium. Born in 1971 and raised in Copenhagen, in 1993 he became a trained photographer with honours. He has since worked all over the world as a self-employed photographer for international companies, organisations, advertising agencies, magazines and record labels.

Clients include Bang & Olufson, Tuborg, Toyota, Grundfos, Fl. Smidt, Torm, Novo Nordisk and Lundbeck.

"My photographs are often shot as if they were film stills. It is important to the story I am telling that you sense the build-up to a scene and the further course of action. It gives you the feeling of observing a real life situation in which to explore that moment."

Jes' extensive experience in creative direction, production and his technical knowledge allow him to manage major campaigns as well as smaller jobs independently and efficiently.

Jesper Gronnemarks specialties include editorial and advertising within sports worldwide. This doesn't remove the fact that he also loves to shoot corporate and music images.
His clients include Red Bull, Tuborg, Coca-Cola, Deloitte, the Danish Ski Federation and more.

"Being a professional photographer has let me see most of the world," Jesper says. "I sincerely hope this will continue."

He is always trying to discover new aspects, to do things differently and deliver the best quality, which is why his clients trust him with their most important jobs.

In 2012 Jesper joined the Red Bull Photographer Academy hosted by Red Bull Media House. He is supported by SOS Sportswear and F-Stop Gear.

Copenhagen-based British photographer Alastair Philip Wiper shoots worldwide. Alastair works with the weird and wonderful subjects of industry, science, architecture and the things that go on “behind the scenes”. His work provokes analysis of the magnificence of human ingenuity and the importance of industry and science as a cause for celebration: from the laboratories of CERN in Switzerland, to waste incineration plants in Denmark and gin distilleries and flour mills in the UK, Alastair's commissions and personal projects inspire awe and amazement.

Selected clients, collaborators and publications include CERN, Wallpaper*, New Scientist, Wired, Galleries Lafayette, Gestalten, Henrik Vibskov, Novozymes, Secret Cinema, S.N.S. Herning, Sipsmith Distillery, The Kernel Brewery, Technical University of Denmark, University of Southampton, Frontier Medical Group, Euroman, Politiken, Norwegian Magazine, Le Nouvel Observateur and The Telegraph.

Mikkel Bache is a portrait and corporate photographer with a distinct personal and scenic approch to his work. He is based in Copenhagen with his wonderfull wife and two boys, with whom he loves to watch the bullfights in Seville.

Creamwork is one of Denmark's leading digital agencies. The company develops, produces and retouches images with outstanding quality using cutting edge creative solutions. It specialises in deluxe Photoshop, CGI, motion graphics and 3D modelling. Clients frequently return because of the great support they receive with their projects.

Creamwork is based in Copenhagen and employs highly skilled retouchers with graphical design backgrounds.

Visit the website to see more of the company's work, client listings and contact details.

Heartbreak Management was founded in Oslo in 1988 by former Norwegian model Pål Vasbotten. In 2011 the company expanded to Denmark.

With headquarters in Oslo as well as Copenhagen, Heartbreak Management has established itself as one of the most important agencies in the Nordic countries.

With a keen eye for tomorrow’s stars and a worldwide network of the most renowned casting agents, clients, agencies and scouts, Heartbreak Management is an appealing partner for girls and boys aspiring to a successful international modelling career.

Heartbreak Management is proud to say that it is 'Mother Agent' to practically all the models it represents, preferring a qualitative rather than quantitative approach when it comes to representing models. Although it sets very high standards when it comes to working with new models or clients, Heartbreak is especially known for its familiar approach towards models as well as clients and partners. Any email or request will be answered by the Heartbreak staff, so feel free to contact the Copenhagen or Oslo office for local or international productions at any given time or day.

INQ | Scandinavian Models is a renowned Danish model management agency specialising in commercial as well as fashion models of the highest category for runway, editorial, catalogue, campaigns and TV commercials.

INQ | Scandinavian Models is currently the biggest agency in Denmark and offers professional models with international potential. Over 600 models are represented by the company, providing a professional, honest and innovative approach to the fashion and entertainment industry.

Visit the website for more information.

By covering all aspects of a production since opening its doors in Oslo in 2003, Pholk has become a great resource for photographers, directors, stylists, and advertisement agencies.

The company's archives include a very high standard of talent, actors and models that meet a number of different criteria. Whether clients are looking for a catwalk model for an underwear show, twin-baby brothers for a TV commercial, or a sweet old grandma for a chocolate advertisement, at Pholk they know they're in the right place.

Pholk also represents professional actors and dancers, experienced in theatre, advertising, film and TV productions as well as extras to accompany them. Its archives contain the oddest things such as pimped-up cars, vintage furniture, rare animals and surprising locations, so don't hesitate to contact them nmatter how bizarre the request.

In 2012 Pholk opened the doors of its Danish branch in Copenhagen, extending its network even further into the Scandinavian market. The dedicated staff at Pholk in Denmark and Norway assist and guide clients through all the steps of their production.

Founded in 2005, Aarhus-based Kolibri Film specializes in aerial footage using gyro-stabilizing camera systems. With customers worldwide and connections in most of Germany and Scandinavia, the company has delivered material for both national and international broadcasters as well as private companies. They also produced the successful TV-documentary about the Flying Superkids.

If your company needs a stabile partner in the sky don’t hesitate to contact Kolibri Film.

Grasshopper Studio is a 24-hour medium-sized self service rental studio located in the Latin quarter, right in the centre of Copenhagen - an area full of funky stores, bars and coffee shops.

The studio measures 125m² with an open kitchen and is well equipped with the latest Profoto flash and accessories. The shooting area is approximately 7m x 13m, with ceiling height of 4.3m.

Call or email for further inquiries.

The Lab is Copenhagen’s leading rental facility for still photography. Dedicated to accommodating the complex needs of photographers, advertising clients, designers and production companies, the five daylight studios give a great platform for any kind of photography work. As en extension of the studio, The Lab can offer set building and equipment rental.

The Lab also works as a service production company. Whether the shoot takes place in the studio or on location, the company has a substantial archive with classic Danish locations as well as cutting-edge architecture and beautiful landscapes.

Contact The Lab direct for any still photography needs.

Wax Factory Studios offers two world-class film and photo studios. Its clean, modern design, brick walls, concrete floors, and large skylights make it perfect for castings, photo and film shoots as well as off-site business meetings. It is one of the few studios in Copenhagen with street level access and it has one of the largest horizon walls in Denmark.

Wax Factory Studios is a rental studio providing clients with a comfortable, friendly and professional working environment. Services are unmatched in the Copenhagen area with on-site and off-site lighting and equipment rental, the largest prop house in Denmark, carpenters, plumbers and blacksmiths right next door. Although the studio is new, the team has been helping to facilitate creative projects for photographers, designers, film-makers and producers for over 20 years.

Located on fashionable and trendy Amager Strandvej, Wax Factory Studios is conveniently located on the ultra-modern Copenhagen metro line, 10 minutes from the airport and downtown Copenhagen. Across the street from the studio is the nicest beach in the Copenhagen area, while a variety of restaurants and shops are just a short drive away.

After three remarkable editions in Buenos Aires, Ciclope International Festival of Craft moves to Berlin, one of the most vibrant cities in the world, presenting 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 the most legendary film theatres in former East Berlin.

Buy tickets or submit work via the website.