new york Mar 2014

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. continues to deliver stunning imagery to new and existing clients alike, from the Discovery Channel to IBM and Volkswagen. Heidi Niemala`s cinema-graph shoot for Investigation Discovery ('A Crime to Remember') has won numerous advertising awards.

Heidi has been busy shooting in L.A. and is in production for an upcoming fashion advertising shoot in New York. Photogroup`s studios in the D.C. metro area has a rapidly expanding client base and recently hosted a private new vehicle launch for Lamborghini.

Established in 2010, Jennifer Hutz Inc. is a boutique agency representing artists that span  photography to music, styling to directing, New York to San Francisco and includes the photographers Ben Baker, James Chiang, Jason Gould, Michael Rubenstein and Chris Woods; celebrity groomer, April Barton and composer Matthew Long.

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. 

ETC Creative represents creative visionaries in photography and video.

With offices in New York and Chicago, ETC's artists collaborate with ad agencies, design firms and corporations to create solid branding for their clients.

ETC Creative commits to provide un-paralleled resources, to accomplish projects on-target, within budget, and to measure their success on creativity, high-level performance, and trust.

"We are thankful to be among the best in our industry, representing award winning talent and having some fun along the way."

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!

Cindi Blair Productions, located in NYC, has  been producing, casting and providing worldwide locations to clients for over 15 years. Her career has always been in providing photo/video shoot clients with exactly what they need. Cindi has been on the photo agent side working directly with photographers, as well as on the agency side working directly with clients, and all media outlets in between.

It was a natural progression that Cindi Blair Productions grew into Turks & Caicos Productions/Caribbean Island Productions and then expanded into new Westhampton Locations.

Fully dedicated to providing professional, cost effective services, Cindi Blair Productions keeps things moving quickly and efficiently to ensure that the needs of the crew, budget and production are fully met.

The company is the only on-island production company and has been recognised exclusively by the Turks & Caicos Tourism Board.

Splashlight is the only full-scale creative production house with almost 100,000 square feet of studio spaces, a full, industry vetted production team, an in-house design group and state-of-the-art equipment and technology experts.

Over the last 10 years, the company's leadership in the fashion industry as content creation experts has allowed Splashlight to develop partnerships with leading brands, retailers and publications that have resulted in some of the most groundbreaking images and campaigns of the past decade.

No-Name Productions is a full service still photo and video production company. With an extensive nationwide network of premiere artists and celebrities, the company coordinates and manages projects with a deadline-driven technique. No-Name is a one-stop-shop for catalogue, advertising, editorial and music videos, as well as fashion films, video and B-roll projects.

Services include model and real people casting, location scouting, artist and photographer bookings, crews, on-set coordination, budget management, art buying, equipment rental, celebrity wranglers, travel and accommodation, creative input, event planning, and more.

Featured in this Showcase are New York productions for clients including Bowery Boys by Bell Soto, Look Magazine by Brad Walker, Koton Clothing by Benny Horne, Marie Claire by Anya Chibbi, Elle Magazine by Bruno Staub, In Style Magazine by Micaela Rossato and Riccovero by Morten Qvale.

Bitfire was founded by expert retoucher and digital tech Clint Hild, with the professional photographer in mind. Through constant research and decades of pushing industry standards, Bitfire has crafted a digital imaging process that flows seamlessly from creation through retouching to final proofing and archiving.

Bitfire Inc. is a boutique digital imaging studio offering on-­site expertise in capture, retouching, archiving, fine art printing and proofing. This consolidated suite of services makes the studio especially strong at rapid turnarounds that deliver a complete, high-quality product.

Zappos has launched a new couture line, ZeeCee with Andre Leon Talley acting as Creative Director.

Shot by Francesco Corrozzini against eye-popping backdrops, which were made by the wonderfully swift set designer Todd Wiggins. Guy Bourdain was the inspiration behind the the general feel and palatte of the shoot and Kim Handley of George Productions acted as the on-set producer for this inspiring and ultimately fun shoot.

George productions is currently in production for two hair campaings, Infusium 23 shot by Helena Pallazi and Dr. Miracles hair print and TV campaign shot by Warwick Saint. They also recently acted as art buyer for re-launch of Rosewood Hotel London.

Mark has worked on all sorts of subject matter over a 20 year career, and there’s nothing he prefers more than liquor and food. Many years ago a top art buyer told him that when she found great images of liquor, she could be confident that she had found a photographer who could shoot pretty much anything well. He has followed and built his career on this piece of advice and has been fortunate enough to work on most of the major liquor brands in the process.

Liquor clients led him to beer, wine & food clients so he recently moved into a new Tribeca studio with natural light and a full, well equipped kitchen. Growing up in England, he admits that he had a lot to learn about food, but loves to tell how it has been a hugely enjoyable process. He has an awesome team of similarly experienced prop, drink & food stylists for the successful completion of your project.

Charles Schiller is a New York City based food and still life photographer specialising in advertising, catalog, packaging, and motion. His creativity, technical expertise, and problem solving abilities give clients a stress free work environment with professional results.

Greg Marino is a still life photographer who loves to capture the unique details of everyday objects. His most recent work has been on InStyle's spring accessories story as well as working with his regular clients Condé Nast Brides, People Style Watch and Bloomingdales, to name a few.

Greg shoots out of his studio in Long Island City, New York.

New York City based beauty and fashion photographer Joseph Cartright is as diverse and creative as the city he grew up in. With an Engineering and Avionics background and a career in Music Production he’s coalesced the precision of engineering and the fluidity of Music Production into a unique visual art form.  His technical and artistic background has made him a much sought after teacher at Parsons School of Design and has taught seminars for Apple Computers, Phase One, Microsoft, Xrite and HP.
 
Client includes some of the best known brands in the beauty and fashion industries: L’Oreal, Victoria’s Secret, Aveda, Wella, Ralph Lauren, Escada, ELLE, NYT and Allure.

JR Delia is a New York-based lifestyle and portrait photographer with over 15 years’ experience shooting for editorial, fashion and advertising clients.

Known for his edgy, character revealing portraits and effortless lifestyle images, 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 Harley Davidson eyewear ads, Sandals Resorts, ES Magazine, Esquire Russia, Parade, TATLER, NY Times and Harper's Bazaar UK.

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

Wendy Hope is a vivacious, multi-faceted, versatile photographer and visual artist. She displays her expertise in creating new and dramatic looks in beauty and fashion as well as celebrity driven advertising. 

Wendy’s work combines technical precision with a high attention to detail, which is reflected consistently in her lighting and stylized work.

Wendy is based out of Brooklyn NY and clients include Neiman Marcus, New You Magazine, Scratch Magazine-UK, Culture Magazine-AU, Sebastian Hair, Wella Hair, Revlon, Essence Magazine.

“I love what I do and how I am challenged on a daily basis.” Lisa Ramsay picked up a camera when she was pretty young and has not put it down since. She photographed everything - ­family members, events, the family cat, rays of light, the ocean­, you name it. By the time she was in high school, she was hooked on taking photographs, making her own prints in the darkroom and dreaming of a career as a photographer.

Lisa moved from her family home in Florida to New York City where she landed a job as the Photography Studio Coordinator at Fairchild Publications, also enrolling in the night time photography degree programme at School of Visuals Arts.

After ten years with Fairchild Lisa left to pursue a freelance photography career. She has also taught all levels of photography, lighting, alternative processes, and darkroom techniques at the International Center of Photography, NYCDPW and at the Educational Art Alliance. Lisa is an exhibiting artist and currently focuses on her commercial photography work.

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.

For over 30 years Ted Kawalerski has traveled the world for a roster of clients that includes many leading corporations, design firms, and advertising agencies. Among these are Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, Liberty Mutual, MasterCard, Praxair, UTC and The Hartford.

Ted formed Cork Factory Films to produce corporate videos, short films and documentaries that push the boundaries of his visual style.

The mission of Cork Factory Films is to, “Tell the Story”, by providing a comprehensive range of production services for clients who want a unique point-of-view on industrial and executive video assignments.

Email the company for more information.

RedPenny Casting, based in the NoHo district of NYC, is renowned for its user friendly, super-organised, online casting presentation, fantastic talent, professional photography, and the ability to cast anywhere.

Clients include Chase Private Client, Pfizer, Chevron, PUMA, Men's Health Magazine, Pepsi, MTV and Colgate-Palmolive among others.

"What I love about RedPenny is that you can give them the specs -- knowing full well that talent choices will be fantastic -- and then move on to other production details in need of your attention. This means that your whole project will go that much more smoothly. Casting Director Suzanne Stack is a trusted and 100% dependable partner for us." Richard Schultz, Photographer.

Visit the website for more information and to view the casting demo.

Nir Adar, Culinary Director and Food Stylist, has established a reputation for bringing not only a crew of great talent but also a level of unsurpassed knowledge and experience to tabletop spots.

Working around the world for clients such as Haagen-Dazs, Burger King, Applebee’s, Smirnoff, Werther's and more, Nir is often called upon to not only create stylistic food elements, but also to develop treatments alongside the creative team seeing a project through from conception to the final product.

The bottom line: Nir Adar is not "only" a food stylist, but a pivotal person in the entire creative process of perfecting a successful tabletop shoot.

NEO Studios is THE Boutique studio in NOHO, NYC. With four studio options - two with kitchens, CYCs, full equipment rental and convenient, central location - NEO is a favourite for photographers, agencies, magazines and producers worldwide looking for stylish lofts, friendly helpful personnel, full equipment and professional coordination.

Studios range from 1000-2700 sq. ft., at all price points/sizes for every need and budget.
Whether bright, sunny oversize windows or blackout, food shoots, celebrity, look book, still life, sets, or video with sync sound, all have been successfully produced smoothly at NEO.

Clients include Kate Spade, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Reebok, Nike, Movado, Cuervo, Smirnoff, Burger King, Men’s Health, GM, Pfizer, ESPN, Alexander Wang, MAC, L’Oréal, Harper's, Elle, Vogue, Nautica, Blue Note, Psychology Today, Glamour, V, Spin, GQ, Canon, Nikon, Costume National, Zachery Prell, LadyGunn, Nylon, Dosa, Brides, Martha Stewart, Freshpair, HBO, Nike and others.

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 clients are shooting fashion, celebrities, catalogues, still life, food or video, Go Studios will meet their 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.

Located in Midtown NYC, Bitfire is a boutique digital imaging studio with an artistic and technical focus. Its photography studio is a versatile creative space with flexible shooting times, competitive rates, an array of technical resources and great staff.

Bitfire offers a broad range of amenities including 2300 square feet of available space, 11 foot ceilings, a 19’x15’.5”x11’ cyclorama, and daylight options. To ensure the efficiency of your production the company offers in-house rentals, premium quality digital capture, and pre-and-post production services!

The studio is also available for corporate functions, private events, and workshops.

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 make-up suites, production offices, client lounges, mezzanine, green rooms, and is fully wet capable for snow and rain indoor studio shoots. There is also a huge rooftop with panoramic views of Manhattan.

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."

A view of Manhattan from Brooklyn's Green Point locale, full cyclorama and loading docks.

Not just a pretty space.

Gotham Stages is a level 1 qualified film production facility featuring 10,000 square feet for film, television, photography shoots, product launches, release parties and special events.

Visit the website for more information.

American Photographic Artists’ most exciting and prestigious annual event is open to photographers from around the world. Members and non-members alike are invited to submit their best work for an excellent chance at over $130,000 in prizes, including photo equipment, software and professional business support.

31 winning images are chosen based on personal creative expression and technical excellence. Categories include Portrait, Action, Fine Art/Personal, Conceptual, Fashion, Landscape, Architecture, Still Life, Lifestyle/Wedding and Student.

Here is a list of the fabulous judges who took the time to carefully select the 2013  winners:

• Nili Zadok, Art Producer, 180 LA.
• Rebecca O’Neill, Executive Art Producer, Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
• Sasha Carrillo, Creative Planner, Davis Elen.
• Quba Michalski, Creative Director, Autofuss.
• Barbara Griffin, Formerly SVP, Turner Broadcasting Image Management.
• Cara Nieto, Group Art Buyer, Deutsch LA.
• Adrian DeLucca, Photo Editor, Barron’s.
• Sabrina Oliva, Art Buyer, Freelance.
• Meghan DeBuler Pearson, Sr. Art Buyer, Ogilvy & Mather, Chicago.
• Bryan Yedinak, Gallery Director, Modern Book.

What makes NYCFotoWorks Portfolio Reviews so exceptional is that it's exclusively geared to professional photographers.

At the NYCFotoWorks Portfolio Review, professional photographers have the chance to meet one-on-one with up to 60 industry leading art buyers, art producers, photo editors, reps and more.

The portfolio review is vetted, so every attending photographer is professional. This gives photographers not only the chance to meet with new potential clients, but also reconnect with those they've worked with in the past. Year after year, the industry returns to NYCFotoWorks as a great networking event for highly talented artists.

Between May 13th - 15th in NYC, more than 150+ art buyers/producers, photo editors, reps, and other industry professionals will come together to meet with photographers from all over the world. Face-to-face, one-on-one.

Photographers have the opportunity to choose their reviewers and we even offer custom packages upon request to ensure the best fit for you and your work.

Three days, 150+ industry professionals.

The meetings are on first-come-first-serve requests for meetings, so apply today!