PHOTO PRODUCTION Jun 2014

Based in Shanghai, 5th Avenue Production is a full service production company specialising in photo and video projects. The company offers efficient and cost effective production services for advertising, fashion, editorial and stock photography, video projects and TV commercials.

Services include photo and video production, photography, studio and gear rental, model casting, location scouting, talent booking and other services including arranging business visas, airport pick-ups, hotels and transportation.

Clients include Adidas, UPS, Ogilvy, Artengo, Nabaiji, Getty Images, UBS, Schindler and many advertising agencies and photographers. 5th Avenue also works in other major Asian cities including Taipei and Hong Kong.

AprilMay is an international photo production company based in Berlin and London. The company offers art buying, location booking, casting, and all kinds of production services in Germany, the UK and in the rest of Europe.

Latest projects include clients such as Volkswagen, Telekom, Krombacher, Warsteiner, Breuninger, QVEST, Warner Music, Sony, eBay, Peek & Cloppenburg, Neiman Marcus, Skiny, Högl Shoes, Nike, Betty Barkley, Carl Gross, Zeiss, Cover Magazine, Beeline, Intersport, Karstadt and Swarovski.

AprilMay also works with photographers such as Kristian Schuller, Dirk Messner, He&Me, Andreas Ortner, Alistair Taylor Young, Nacho Alegre, Anders Overgaard, Andreas Ortner, Tomo Brejc, Tim Petersen, Sven Jacobsen, Oscar Falk, Magnus Rossander, Torsten Ruppert, Felix Krüger, Lado Alexi, Neil Kirk, Per Kasch, Graham Shearer, Sara Wilson, Sacha Höchstetter, Nadia Del Dò, Christian Anwander, Gregor Hohenberg, Sandra Weimar, André Reinke, Mario Gomez, Heiko Richard, Fritz Hauswirth, Darius Ramazani, Daniella Midenge and many more.

Lupetta 5 & BelowTheLine is a full production service company and one of the most prestigious location agencies in Italy.

Lupetta 5 staff support clients and production companies in any production request for films, commercials, photo shoots, videos, documentaries and events.

The company's photographic location archive is one of the largest in Europe and can offer a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy and across the continent, as well as immediate feedback on availability.

Don't hesitate to contact the office to discuss projects and ideas.

bigshrimp is the first address for professional production service in northern Germany, particularly Hamburg, Berlin and the northern coast. With a huge network, its own location database and steadyily growing talent pool, bigshrimp offers every kind of service to guarantee a successful shoot.

Recent projects include Nike Pro with Paolo Pellegrin, Miles & More with Wolfgang Zajc (c/o Seeya), H&M Home with Mikkel Vang, Volvo Trucks with Magnus Pajnert, Puma Fitness with Ruud Baan (c/o Witman Kleipool), Bundesagentur für Arbeit (c/o Torben Conrad / c/o Take Agency).

Follow the blog on bigshrimp.de or via facebook to see the results.

Blink is a Copenhagen-based production company and photographers' agency  specialising in fashion and lifestyle.

Services include budget management, shoot coordination and planning, permits, SFX handling, crew and equipment rental, props, travel/transportation, casting, and much more.

Blink also offers extensive location services: file pulls from the large location database that includes a vast number of private homes, offices, public spaces and eclectic settings as well as specified location scouting upon request.

Based in London, but equally at home working across the UK or all around the world, Caspar & Co has been at the forefront of the production industry for over 20 years. With a wealth of experience, the team brings a flexible, collaborative approach to casting, location consultancy, scouting, permits, travel, scheduling, equipment rental and budget management, and supplies the best crew and expertise to pre-empt all eventualities and deal with any bumps along the way.

Recent projects have spanned computers, cars, people and telecoms in a variety of locations, with clients from the UK, USA, Germany, India, Spain and France.

The CocoShoot magic rests in always giving clients a professional, fun, collaborative and unforgettable experience at every point of engagement. CocoShoot operates with integrity, skill, passion, flexibility and total presence at all times. The client is King - and that’s what they’ll make you feel like.

A dedicated team, a strong network of local collaborators, and state-of-the-art equipment - including Profoto B4 Strobes - are all part of a premium experience from first contact to shoot to wrap-up.

"Seamless, focused, fun, it’s all taken care of - thats's the CocoShoot way."

Contents Production is synonymous with communication in all its forms, transforming customer requirements into innovative solutions for video and photographic productions.

Working with high level professionals to fulfill all creative needs, Contents' young and dynamic staff have been a leader in production in Rome and beyond since 2003.

With a 360° service covering all the needs of a project, from concept to final result, the company offers location scouting, permissions, casting, camera and lighting equipment rental, technical hire (fashion van and sets), hairstylists, make-up artists, stylists, art-buyers, set designers and tool makers.

Founded in 1996, Foto Formation is an agency for photography, film and production based in Amsterdam.

The agency represents 13 photographers and six directors across different disciplines, including portraiture, stills, sports, commercials, fashion, documentary, interior, food, travel, cars, nature, beauty, art and architecture.

Contact Foto Formation direct with any questions about its photographers, directors or production services.

Initials LA is a photo management and production agency based in Antwerp. The agency was founded by Lies Muys and An Pauwels to support photographers with their artistic and commercial careers.

Besides organising photo productions for editorials, advertising and fashion clients, Initials LA also manages film productions for commercials and music videos. The company's services include management, worldwide production in stills and moving images, casting, set co-ordination, location scouting, budgeting, art buying and talent hunting.

Clients include Interview Magazine, Essentiel, Kipling, The New York Times, Casalis, Samsonite, Ray-Ban, Wallpaper, Jimmy Choo, Microsoft, Sony, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Elle Magazine, Acheo, Brax, Eastpak, Dior, Lanvin and many more.

KT Produktion GmbH had a busy start in 2014. The company is proud to state that Katharina Trachsler and Timberland have been working together for the past 10 years. The collaboration includes a range of different projects, including advertising campaigns as well as seasonal shoots.

"We're all looking forward to what summer will bring. The snow is melting slowly and the valleys are getting green and lush. The lakes are warming up and the sky is deep blue. We would love to support your next project here in Switzerland, or anywhere on the planet!"

Locations include:

• Lakes - 100% Swiss or that look like Norwegian Fjords.
• Rivers and streams that look like you are in the jungle, some with large waterfalls and others that run through wild valleys or gently flow through soft landscapes.
• Valleys that look like Canada, while some make you think you are in a fairly tale and others look as Swiss as they can get.
• Mountain paths and roads that wind gently through the hills, others dramatically find their way through cliffs, rocks and mountains.
• Unique architecture, ranging from ultra modern concrete houses to old fashioned cabins dating back to the 17th Century.

"Let us know what you are looking for and we will find it for you."

Lizard is a full service production company for advertising and editorial clients. Company Director Liz Sherriff has 20 years of experience in the photographic and creative industry. Her team of highly experienced producers make every production a stress-free experience.

Lizard provides photography, hair and make-up, stylists and all the usual production requirements, which are particularly valuable to overseas clients who can struggle to produce assignments in unfamiliar environments.

Australia provides an amazing backdrop for any photo shoot. Recent campaigns include The Bachelor, Jurlique, Virgin Mobile, Rosemount Wines, Sony, Foxtel Channels 7, 9 and 10, Subaru, Qantas, Rival and Aldi.

ManaMedia is a full-service production and creative planning agency with offices in the UK, the EU and the US.

The company collaborates on top-tier photography, video, TVCs and multimedia projects for the lifestyle, fashion and sports advertising industries.

Based in Prague, Pavleye offers fully tailored photo production and post-production services to national and international clients.

Grouping together the best talent available - from top photographers to post-production artists - the company ensures ingenuity, reliability and creativity in every project, however big or small.

Its photographers are a uniquely talented group offering a diverse range of styles, including fashion, advertising, still life and lifestyle. Review the Pavleye online portfolio for a better glimpse into the range of styles, or contact the company direct for more information.

“Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm,” Benjamin Disraeli.

PCM has worked with many geniuses over the years and approached each of their projects with the same level of enthusiasm to achieve the highest quality product.

PCM offers a worldwide, comprehensive production service for stills and motion projects. Its wide range of services includes location scouting, casting, crew recommendations, equipment rental, travel, hotel bookings and everything in between. "Even if you just need production assistance on a shoot to make a great cup of tea and look after you and your clients - we look forward to hearing from you."

Production Istanbul organises and manages photo shoots for ad campaigns, catalogues and editorials worldwide, working in the studio or out on location according to clients' specific needs and requirements. The company optimises every shoot by managing budgets and respecting deadlines.

Thanks to a large network, Production Istanbul can produce anywhere in the world, particularly in Turkey, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Portugal, Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, the USA, Brazil, Israel, China, UAE, Egypt, Croatia, Macedonia, Thailand and Bali.

The company provides a full range of services, including casting, vehicle rental, equipment hire, experienced bi-lingual crews, full production service, hotel bookings, insurance, location scouting, permits, location management, lighting rental, medical assistance, special effects, stunt people, trained animals, on site catering, props sourcing, and more.

With 20 years of experience across all levels of photographic and moving image production - from budgeting straight through to completion - Pure Production has secured a past client list that includes a wide range of key names across both luxury and mass markets. Previous jobs have involved requests from the sublime to the ridiculous, all having been handled and produced with the same level of professionalism, dedication and enjoyment.

Whether handling a brief, delivering finished art work or supplying individual elements like art buying, casting, equipment, crew booking or location scouting, Pure Production has all the skills and resources to facilitate each request every step of the way.

While London-based, Pure Production has business partnerships in many countries including, Delhi, New York, Hong Kong to name but a few.

Clients include Ford, Virgin, Dove, Sunglass Hut, Nike, Lamborghini, L’Oréal, Visa and many more.

Shoot It Productions & Casting is a full service company offering production, casting and location services.

"We cast your talent, locate your scenery and produce your project professionally and efficiently under one roof."

Taking care to manage everything from the conceptual beginning to the executed end, Shoot It's complete project coordination services include - but are not limited to - art buying, budget management, travel and accommodation planning, transportation, catering, location vehicles and equipment, set building and design, and any and all contract negotiations.

"We handle everything so you don't have to."

Contact the company direct for more information.

Splashlight is a visual content agency providing dynamic strategy, compelling creative, and seamless production for top fashion brands and retailers.

Splashlight’s leadership as content creation experts allows the company to develop visual content to build brands and drive commerce for the modern-day retailer. With 100,000 square feet of studio space, a passionate, talented creative team and an experienced production group, Splashlight creates beautiful content with a purpose.

Clients include Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Aldo, David Yurman and Jockey.

Sunnyday is a Madrid-based graphic production company, art buyer and photographers and illustrators rep. Producing worldwide for more than 10 years, Sunnyday works mainly in Spain but has strong partners in South Africa, Miami, Mexico, Los Angeles, and more.

"We love our job and try to build great teams of talented people who can assure the best productions for our clients."

Recent work and clients include Schweppes, Unilever, NH Hotels, Lufthansa, Vodafone, Coca-Cola, Randstad, Movistar, Sanex and Ikea, among others.

Warsaw Creatives is a the biggest Polish-based creative and production agency offering creative and consultancy services exclusively to fashion and luxury brands.

The company produces for the best Polish and Eastern European clients, including Reserved, Sinsay, Deni Cler, Diverse, Reserved Kids, Carry, Atlantic Underwear and Mohito.

Warsaw Creatives has also provided production and casting services for many international clients, such as American Vogue, KaDeWe, The Last Magazine, French Vanity Fair, H&M, Tory Burch, Vogue Italy, Wall Street Journal, Lui, Exhibition Magazine, Garnier, Dior and Givenchy.

Additionally, the company hosts many international teams who choose Warsaw as their location spot: Vanity Fair Spain, Reebok, Otto, Chevron and Vogue Thailand.

Located in Bangkok, W-STUDIO - Wilhelmina One Thailand's production division - provides full production services for photography, video and film productions in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Services include project management, casting, location scouting, team coordination, travel and accommodation, permits, equipment, vehicles, crews: from producers to talents, photographers, directors, stylist, hair and make-up artists, making-of videos, behind the scenes photography, post-production services, and more.

Its experience, professionalism and creativity has been appreciated by worldwide clients such as Bonobo Jeans, Elle, Kaiser, L'Optimum, Outfitters, SHOWstudio, Siemens, Vogue, and many more.

For additional information, visit Wilhelmina-One Thailand's website, call +66 2 693 4828, or email Flavien Rousé.