spain May 2014

APRODUCTIONS specialises in producing and servicing commercials, photo shoots, events and music videos. Representing photographers, commercial directors, illustrators and 3D artists, APRODUCTIONS provides art buying and full service production support for foreign companies needing production service while working in Spain or Europe.

Based in Barcelona and Madrid, with offices in Seville, Alicante and the Canary Islands, recent work has included:

• Integrated campaigns: Adidas-Real Madrid full coordination for the new worldwide image campaign (12 sets, three ad agencias, eight TVC and five still shots).
• TV Commercials: Adidas-Real Madrid commercials for Wunderman directed by Jorge del Rey; Sidi Ali directed by Michael Gracey (Partizan UK) for ImageFactory and EuroRSCG; Lifebuoy (Unilever) directed by Cisma (Paranoid Brazil) for Native Comms and Lowe; 11888 directed by Miguel Pérez Urria for Noho.
• Photo Campaigns: Adidas-Real Madrid worldwide image campaign by Alberto Escudero and Hervas & Archer for Wunderman; Fruttare (Unilever) worldwide campaign by Pedro Aguilar for LOLA; Solero (Unilever) worldwide campaign by Jesús Alonso for LOLA; IKEA campaigns by Biel Capllonch for SCPF; Heineken (Cruzcampo) with the Spanish football team - campaign by Pedro Aguilar for McCann; Nissan with the Spanish football team - campaign by Pep Avila for TBWA Barcelona; Gillette (P&G) with the Spanish football team - campaign by Jesús Alonso for Contrapunto BBDO; ROCA worldwide campaign by Pep Avila for TiempoBBDO; BancSabadell campaign by Biel Capllonch for SCPF.
• Events: Xbox One (Microsoft) international event launch for The Blend; Santander Bank event at Tokyo F1; Nivea event roadshow for Sr. y Sra. S; Cisco sales event; Telefonica HD presentation event; Scrabble event for LOLA; Fruttare Sunglasses at Coachella Festival event.

Visit the website for a full list of directors, photographers and recent work.

COSTA DEL SOL productions combines northern European perfectionism with local knowledge and contacts. More than 25 years experience in the production and advertising world, including five years in Andalucia, gives an insight into what is essential to achieve the best results whilst maintaining a comfortable workflow.

Southern Spain offers a micro climate with more than 320 days of sunshine a year. Versatile locations with the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean to the front and the snow covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada to the rear; streets running from the seashore winding up to the hills, with spectacular views to reach the highest road in Europe; Spaghetti Western towns to modern urban architecture, all easily reached from across Europe.

Latest Productions (Photo, Film, Commercial) include:

• BMW 4 Series 2014. Photo: Fabian Kirchbauer.
• Bonprix, Fritsche Werbeagentur. Photo: Simone Schneider.
• Sony Music / Hooverphonic, TRS Brussels. Director: Jan Boon.
• Q music Radio, TRS Brussels. Director: Samuel Bennetts.

Visit the website or contact Connie on +34 6607 16460 for more information.

SP-Soul Pictures is a free-form production company, creativity agency and service provider located in Barcelona, London and Berlin. As in-born searchers of visual innovation and creators of everyday stories, SP loves design, creativity, fashion, risks, extreme sports and graphic visual arts.

SP is formed by a group of art directors, writers, designers, online strategists, producers, directors, DOPs, editors and a broad team of experienced professionals, directed by Nicos Beatty. It is a company of online networks focused on what is new and trendy. Soul Pictures’ team sees the world as a giant field to explore, and they love taking action.

Advertising photographer Joan Roig and food and prop stylist Neus Portell founded Roig & Portell in Barcelona in 1986. The studio specialises in food, product and packaging photography and offers creative and high quality photographs to leading national and international clients.

In 2006, professional retoucher Sergi Segarra joined the Roig & Portell team, providing excellent post-production services.

The team has received renowned awards including Lux, Bestpack, El Sol, Innoval and Pentawards, and also gives seminars, workshops and conferences.

Latest projects include brands such as Rana, Coca-Cola, Gallina Blanca, Raimat, Viña Pomal, Eroski, Nocilla and Angulo, among others.

Latest work from photographer Fernando Alonso include fashion campaign for El Corte Ingles, Paris Hilton, Mdm / Lyd, Van-Dos, Laura Bernal, Privée, Tonalá, Querdani, Archeologie and Fiori Rossi.

Visit his website for more information.

"All of my projects are created with the objective of mixing intricate planes of understanding, not only of the human body but also the perception of its artistic representation. The impression is that nothing is real, but anything is possible."

Founded in 1971, EGM Laboratories offers high quality services to photographers, artists, advertising agencies and others. The company is proud of its reputation for excellence in prestigious projects, always providing the best possible quality at highly competitive prices.

EGM's core services include CGI, post-production, specialist retouching, photographic montage and render farm services.

The company has many dedicated, fully equipped rooms for meeting clients and creative directors, enabling it to work at the highest level in real time. Using the latest technology, EGM offers a flexible on-line service for national and international high quality CGI, animation, 3D static photography and post-production services.

From premises of more than 4000 m² in the centre of Barcelona, EGM also offers large and small format printing on all kinds of materials. The company can meet all conventional and artistic needs including decorating and demonstration stands, fine art reproduction and photographic exhibitions.

Born in Cáceres, Spain, Ana Sánchez-Peña is a creative make-up artist based in Barcelona. She has worked in Los Angeles (US) and Seville.

Always attracted by art, beauty and fashion, she began studying to be a hair stylist, cosmetologist and aesthetician, eventually turning towards make-up artistry. As an artist, Ana is constantly researching the latest trends, finding inspiration, developing new skills and selecting the best products to work with. Ana really loves and enjoys what she does.

She has a passion for transforming people into a character, collaborating with others to create a look, effect or theme, bringing out the best features or natural beauty. She works quickly, skilfully and really enjoys travelling, photography, music, paintings and architecture.

Seacube Location, Mallorca.

"Location, location, location" as the saying goes - one of the most important, fundamental elements of a photo.

Seacube Location is an indoor and outdoor location for photo shoots offering an amazing perspective for all manner of visual concepts.

Shoot Estudios was created to provide a photographic studio with competitive prices located in the city centre. The concept has evolved to become mostly rental space for advertising and fashion productions.

Due to the success of its rental studios, Shoot Estudios recently launched a new website where clients can find all types of location - spaces with personality to perform all kinds of activities, from filming and photography to events and corporate presentations.

Clients include brands such as Coca-Cola, Samsung, Dr. Oetker, Fisher-Price, Nestlé, Alexis Reyna, Collier Bristow, Banco Santander, Licor del Polo and Grupo Planeta, as well as magazines such as Vanity Fair, Hercules Universal and El País Semanal, among others.

Addict Studios is a professional studio and camera equipment rental company supplying only to the best brands. Located in Madrid city centre, the company also offers more than 550 m² of studio rental space and is the only official Spanish supplier of the new Phase One IQ280 with Mamiya 645+.

Addict Studios is the largest open and unobstructed studio in Madrid, providing maximum support to professional photographers, agencies and magazines for their productions. Addict Studios is always at the forefront, with the latest Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Canon, Apple, Eizo, and other products.

Latest productions in Addict Studios include:

• Campaigns: Adidas, Real Madrid, Puma, Ikea, Cruzcampo, Gillette, Nissan, Cortefiel, Pedro Del Hierro, Bimbo, Fruttare (Frigo), Vodafone, Movistar, Tresemme, Antonio Miro, Tous, Acosta and Canal+ France.
• Magazines: Neo2, Tendencias, Vanidad, View of the Times, Interviu, ASM Magazine, Arte de Vivir and Avenue Ilustrated.

Visit the new website for more information and follow the company on twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Camera-Studio is a new professional photography rental studio located in the heart of Madrid, providing ideal facilities for a variety of productions. The 600 m² workspace is divided between two studios, each with unique characteristics:

• Studio I: 15,5 x 8,5 m, kitchen, cyclorama wall/floor 6,50 x 3,70 x 5,50 m, hair and make-up area, 22.000W air conditioning and heating, Apple 27", Airport.
• Studio II: daylight: 12,5 x 8,5 m, a giant 10 x 7m²  daylight roof, cyclorama wall/floor/wall 7 x 3.70 x 5 m, kitchen, 18.000W air conditioning and heating, Apple 27", Airport.

Other features include three-phase power for cine lights, Broncolor Scoro and Profoto Pro 8, Phase One, Leaf, Mamiya, Hasselblad, Canon, Wi-Fi Internet, chill-out area, drive-in vehicle access, parking, catering, in-studio or on location production services, bilingual photo assistants and digital operators and casting services.

Delight Rental Services (DRS) provides maximum support for professional photographers and their productions. DRS presents the latest camera and light equipment from only the best brands. The company also supplies every essential piece of equipment, from heaters to tents and walkie talkies to ensure a successful, professional shoot.

Delight branches can be found in Marbella, Berlin and Stuttgart, all with a complete rental portfolio.

Latest arrivals include EPIC-X Mysterium-X, DSMC Base Production Pack, EPIC-X Scarlet-X Lightweight Collection, new Mac Pro, and BRON Para 133.

Visit the website for the company‘s full range of new tools.

Spot-Lightservice has been providing the highest level of service for professional photographers and film-makers since 1997. The company works across Spain - including the Balearic and Canary Islands - as well as the south of France, with worldwide rental on request.

Based out of studios in Mallorca and Barcelona, Spot's services include only major brands such as BRIESE, Profoto, ARRI, Kinoflo and many others. The experienced, knowledgeable team will support clients' needs 24/7, both in the studio as well as on location.

Contact Spot direct for a tailor-made estimate.

Stay tuned for special offers and the latest equipment.

Asociación de Fotógrafos Profesionales de España - AFPE (Profesional Photographer's Association of Spain) was founded in 1984.

The AFPE's  mission is to promote excellence and provide quality services to it's members as well as defend the collective interests of professional photographer's. Some of the most acclaimed photographer's are long standing members of the AFPE as well as young up-coming photographer's

The AFPE promotes the work of it's members, represents their interests and informs agencies, government bodies and the general public about the cultural importance of photography.

This aim is reflected prominently through the LUX Professional Photography Awards, which in 2012 celebrated it's 20th anniversary.

Visit their Find a Photographer Page to find a photographer for your next production.