PHOTO PRODUCTION Mar 2018

Amelia & Co. is a service production company based in Edinburgh, Scotland, specialising in photo shoots for the fashion and advertising industries. Over the last seven years Amelia has worked with some of the world’s leading fashion houses to make Scotland the backdrop for their iconic collections.

Established in 2017, Amelia & Co have worked with the BBC on Martin Parr’s idents, M&C Saatchi, R/GA, Diageo, Ballantines, and more. The company has scouted locations for films such as 'Trainspotting 2', 'Phantom Thread' and 'Paddington 2', TV commercials, TV dramas and fashion photo shoots.

"We know Scotland very well. From the picture-postcard scenery that the country is renowned for to the more obscure locations, we have an extensive list of shoot-friendly spots.

Why work with Amelia & Co.? We believe it's about the company we keep and the service we provide."

For further info check out the website or get in touch direct.

Anomaly Production has forayed into the vast field of production with fresh conceptions for leading Indian and international brands.

"Our young and dynamic team believes in delivering nothing less than the highest quality of personal and professional service to our clients and production teams for the flawless implementation of projects."

Anomaly Production aims to build an impressive dossier of internationally renowned brands under the print and digital media banner.

Basecamp Digital offers full service production from initial concept to full deliverables. The Basecamp crew has over 20 years' in the industry working on everything from small local shoots to large commercial advertising campaigns.

"Let Basecamp know what you need and they make it happen. We'll cover everything from initial budget, casting, location scouting and crew building to equipment rentals, complex retouching and anything else you require to make sure your production goes off without a hitch."

The crew ranges from junior assistants to senior producers and therefore can work within almost all budgets.

Contact Basecamp to help with your next production.

BelkaStrelka is one of the leading production companies in Ukraine, providing full production service for photo, video commercials and films. Established in 1998, the company has since built a successful and significant portfolio of work.

Clients include McDonald's, Pepsi, Budweiser, Philip Morris, Nivea, Wella, Kotex, Nemiroff, Carlsberg Group, Nestlé, Lexus and many others.

"We believe in team work. Together with our clients we build strong and profitable brands, create new exciting products, and successfully upgrade existing ones. Our work requires knowledge, skill, experience, reliable service and great understanding. We are proud to provide our clients with all the above and more. We love what we do - join us!"

Blink Production is a boutique photo agency and production company, with offices in Copenhagen and Berlin.

With a Scandinavian mindset, personal approach, and an eye for detail, any production - large or small - is taken care of and supervised by a hard-working and experienced crew, ensuring cost efficient and professional delivery every time.

Representing some of Denmark's best fashion and lifestyle photographers, with a large network of collaborators and an extensive online location database, Blink agency and production is a one-stop destination for any photographic needs.

Recent clients include photographers Tim Walker and Lachlan Bailey; Mr. Porter and Net-A-Porter, Nike, H&M, G-Star, Jack & Jones, Vero Moda, Monocle, Elle, Porsche, Bang & Olufsen, Widex, Pandora, Novo and Coloplast.

Caixapro is a boutique production team based in Guadalajara and Mexico City with expertise in still photography and video for advertising and fashion projects.

The company has been working for more than 10 years with the most important agencies in Mexico and international brands such as Nike, Change, Jack Daniels, C&A, Aether, Airbnb, Vogue, Vila, and more.

Professionalism and quick response times are some of the skills that characterise the Caixapro team. Working with creative people who offer creative solutions for any kind of need, the company represents international photographers for fashion, advertising, cars, documentary, food and products.

Since its foundation, Caixapro has focused on developing an in-house bilingual crew, a solid production team capable of covering all angles and challenges of a production.

camera-studio is a 420m² stylish and versatile warehouse in the heart of Madrid, providing studio spaces as well as lighting, digital and video equipment hire.

camera-studio and its sister company, camera-rent - with offices in Madrid and Mallorca - are proud to be the leading rental house for Broncolor equipment in Spain. Constantly evolving in response to industry demands and investing in the latest innovations, top brands like Profoto, Phase One, Mamiya, Canon, Elinchro, Arri, Gitzo are also in the portfolio for studio and on location productions.

camera-studio is divided into two different studios. Each has its own client lounge, sound system, styling and make-up areas, private parking, drive-in access and welcoming English-speaking staff, always on hand to assist the entire process. The entire space, can be arranged as per clients' requirements for photographic, TV, video productions, product launches or events.

camera-studio & camera-rent clients includes Adidas, Sony Music, Carolina Herrera, Shift Active Media UK, Massimo Dutti, El Corte Inglés, Oysho, Cosmopolitan, Mahou, Adolfo Dominguez, Grupo Cortefiel, Elle, Vogue, El Pozo, Nike, Loewe, Pantene, Esquire and Marie Claire, to name a few.

For more information visit the website or follow camera-studio and camera-rent on Instagram and Facebook.

Based in the South of France, Conti Sud Productions offers all inclusive production services for film and photo clients, ranging from scouting services to crew booking, casting and set design, providing whatever is needed to ensure a successful shoot.

Through a wide network of partner companies around the world, Conti Sud Productions guarantees top quality services and efficient cost solutions for productions worldwide.

Conti Sud Productions also offers houses to rent for film and photo clients in Europe with Ibiza and Mykonos, France and Corsica, Bali, Phuket, Rio de Janeiro, Goa and Cape Town.

Elements is a full service production company in India with experience in handling photo and video shoots.

From glamour and fashion to automotive and airline, from travel and hospitality to social and health, their capabilities are not limited by genre or geography.

They believe production is not just about executing a ‘to-do’ list. They offer clients logistical, technical and creative support by correctly interpreting the creative brief and combining all the elements of production to create the best possible experience and end result.

Clients include: Adidas, Anthropologie, Apple, Audi, Aveda, BBC, BHLDN, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, CNN, Coca Cola, Conde Nast Traveler, Dell, Free People, General Motors, Google Pixel, Honda, Schindler, Intelligent Life, J Crew, L’Oréal, Madewell, Marie Claire, Nike, Philips, Tissot, Vogue, Volkswagen, etc.

Located in the Canary Islands, Floater Productions is an agency providing all services necessary to produce any kind of video, photo or commercial shoot.

Latest projects include photo and video campaigns for Armani and Brunello Cucinelli and editorials for Vanity Fair, Grazia, Elle and Glamour.

"In the archipelago of the Canary Islands our clients can find a vast choice of locations: lunar landscapes and beautiful beaches, green forests, interesting architecture from luxury villas to colonial towns, windy scenic roads and deserts that recall the iconic landscapes of Arizona, Nevada and Morocco.

The Canary Islands are on the same latitude as Florida and Mexico meaning the climate is very pleasant and dry, enjoying almost over 300 sunny days a year. Due to its geographical position the light is unique and ideal for external shoots.

Initials LA is a photo management and production agency based in Amsterdam and Antwerp. The agency is known for representing both established and new photographers and film-makers, as well as being a specialist in photo and mood film production.

Initials LA represents top-level photographers in all genres of photography. Fashion, advertising, portrait, still life, beauty, interior or food: each photographer has his/her own unique approach and field of expertise, often including some serious film-making skills.

Each project deserves a custom made concept and Initials LA will compose the best possible creative team for each assignment. The company chooses to work with the best, the coolest, the most influential and - last but not least - the most fun players in the field.

Clients include Hermès, Vogue, Delvaux, Interview Magazine, Essentiel, Kipling, New York Times, Samsonite, Ray-Ban, Wallpaper, Jimmy Choo, Sony, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Elle, Eastpak, Dior, Ricard, Opel, Marie Jo, PrimaDonna, Komono, L’Officiel, DMagazine, Uniqlo, Document Journal, Ikea, Google, Harper’s Bazaar, Mr. Porter, Scapa and many more.

In this Spotlight, JB5 Productions would like to thank the many wonderful and talented people that help make up a great JB5 production.

"Thank you to the motorhome drivers, production assistants, wardrobe stylists, precision drivers, location scouts, location companies, hair and make-up stylists, caterers, car prep techs, prop stylists, digi techs, post-production, grip and lighting techs, riggers and insert vehicle drivers, casting agents and talent.

We look forward to working with our current agencies, clients and photographers while also meeting many more new ones."

Based in Paris, KA2 Productions is a comprehensive, full service international production company for photography and film productions. With more than 15 years' experience in the production industry, it offers an impeccable service on all levels.

Services include art buying, casting, location scouting, budget management, accommodation, transportation, crew booking, catering and equipment rental.

Each job is approached with the same diligence and attention while keeping tightly to budgets.

London-based creative production agency KO Productions delivers professional content for leading brands as well as fashion guides and magazines. From concept to output, the team engage and immerse themselves in the production process, covering all aspects of a shoot and offering clients a second-to-none creative service that is globally recognised.

This season's campaigns include work for leading brands such as Accessorize, Jigsaw, Selfridges and Alexa Chung, as well as distinguished magazines including L’Officiel, Esquire, Vogue Netherlands and Rollacoaster.

KO Productions still works alongside long-term client GQ Style, which has included stunning advertorials including the likes of Coach, Louis Vuitton and Fendi.

La Moustache is a Paris-based production company working for advertising companies, fashion and luxury brands, and magazines. The company is now equipped with its own photo and video studio.

Located in the heart of Paris, taking advantage of high cellings and beautiful daylight, the studios are proposed with their own equipment. Both studios can welcome many kinds of fashion, portrait, still life or casting projects. "We love this new space and we're looking forward to welcoming you at our home, La Maison Moustache!"

The Moustache team enjoys the collaboration with photographers and directors, the challenge of location scouting and casting, and the precise organisation of all aspects of a production.

La Moustache carries out productions throughout France, from Paris to the French Alps, the French Riviera and the Basque Country, as well as in many foreign countries.

"We look forward to organising your next production!"

Luminosa Production provides Swiss quality production services all over Europe, focusing on Italy, the south of France, Germany, the Alps, and - of course - Switzerland!

With bases in Switzerland and Germany, Luminosa Production offers full service photo and video production, locally and internationally. Thanks to a wide network and its own location library complete with thousands of locations, the company offers the optimum know-how to organise and coordinate advertising, catalogue shoots and campaigns.

From the first contact over the phone to the last picture, Luminosa Production provides both creativity and convenient solutions, for each individual project.

Recent projects and clients include Coop Switzerland, Alba Moda, Mac Jeans, Jake*s, Review Kids+Teens, Alberto Pants, Migros Switzerland, Bogner, Hugo Boss, Peek & Cloppenburg, Mr Porter and many more.

Established in 1997, magnet is a multi-award-winning stills and video production company with a library of unique locations based in Dubai, UAE.

Services include creative, film, photography, talent, 360 VR and post-production.

Magnet is the product of a hard working team that takes pride in what they do and areconstantly aspiring to excellence.

"We’re born and bred in Africa. We understand it, we live it, we breathe it. We travel so that we can understand how we fit into your world. We engage, we provide, we travel your path with you.

When you work with Mickie Birkett Productions you are not just shooting with another service provider, you are welcomed as family. We have access to the best crew and equipment suppliers, have intimate knowledge of locations, and are always ready to learn, teach, and grow with each of our clients. 

We welcome returning and new clients each year with the aim to grow lasting relationships. We love what we do, and it shows.

Welcome to Mickie Birkett Productions, how can we engage you?"

"Let's celebrate! This year is Mindbox's 10th year of producing photo and film shoots in Belgium and abroad. In these years we haven't only built a big location database but also a strong team that knows how to service an excellent production.

Mindbox can adapt its services to any kind of production as every client has different needs. We provide art buying, location scouting, casting, local crew proposals, production and styling equipment, the best catering and a “can do” attitude that makes sure every problem is solved."

Clients and brands include Another Magazine, Carre Couture, C&A, H&M Home, ID Magazine, Instyle, Komono, Love Magazine, L’Officiel, Lola Liza, Mango, Raf Simons, Rolf Benz, Samsonite, Terre Bleue, Vogue and Willy Vanderperre.

2017 was an exciting year for Monky, where projects led to exploring several beautiful areas of the long, stretched out coastline of Norway. Monky juggled projects from southern Norway all the way up at 79 degrees north in the Arctic area of Svalbard.

Among the exciting projects was Scotch & Soda's A/W 17 campaign, where fashion photographer Elisabeth Toll and film director Fleur Fortune wdre flown in to Svalbard. Handling a crew of 56 people, 14 cars, two horses, a dog, four armed polar bear guards, one ship and the occasional whale, Monky made sure everything went as planed.

Photographer Bela Adler brought a team from Spain to western Norway and produced some stunning work for the brand Stradivarius and its A/W 17 campaign.

Monky Productions was established 2004 and are today the leading photo production company in Norway.

The Pacey Production Company provides top line production services for photography and motion throughout New Zealand and Oceania.

2018 sees the PPC celebrating 10 years of successful (and highly enjoyable) campaign and content production. Collaborating with teams within New Zealand and worldwide to deliver the best creative result every time.

Favourite clients and photographers include projects for Vodafone, Coca Cola, Mars, Ford, BMW, Microsoft, Auckland Tourism, Fire & Emergency NZ, Thule, Pfizer and Mons Royale alongside such creative greats as Rankin, Art Streiber, John Huet, Benn Jae, Tim Barber, Todd Eyre and Marcel Pabst.
 
Check out the website for a showcase of New Zealand’s amazing location options and contact the PPC for your next job down under.

Pavleye offers high-end production services in photography and film. Whether a studio shoot or a large on-set production, the team can provide flexible and creative solutions.

As well as offering stunning locations, a wide range of talent and around-the-clock crews, Pavleye guarantees the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency on every job.

The company also offers flexibility in budgeting/rates, a clear understanding of all aspects of advertising and fashion shoots, and excellent relationships with leading modeling agencies. Beyond that, Pavleye provides full production coordination, budget management, casting, location scouting, prop rental, set design, fashion styling, hair and make-up, equipment rental, on-site coordination, post-production, and all other factors required to ensure a seamless and successful production.

Check out some of the recent production work for US Polo shot by Anna Kovacic, Esprit shot by Stefano Azario - servicing for The Production Factory London, and Tatler UK shot by Chantelle Dosser.

Pirate Production is a highly experienced, full service still and motion production company based in Milan, Munich and Miami.

Pirate Production covers any type of production service all around the world, from Estonia to Andalusia, Sardinia to the Seychelles, Miami to Los Angeles. The combination of expert knowledge and strong, skilled and competitive production teams with different international networks is the outstanding feature of Pirates Production, ensuring smooth cooperation between photographer / director and client, advertising agency and crew.

Clients include Sioux, Kanguro, Suitsupply, Pronovias, Grazia Italy, Factice Magazine, Marie Claire Italy, L’Officiel Switzerland, Prominent, Fracomina, Vögele Hattric, ABN-Amro Bank, British Telecom and Tetra Pack.

Pirate Production is ready to continue their mission in 2018: “We are Pirates! We can do anything, as we love what we do!”

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, United Kingdom, Morocco, Cyprus, South Africa, 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.

RVD Media Group is an independent content creation agency with a varied group of clients. From conception to production, from post-production to publishing, its experience at all stages of content production allows the company to provide successful, creative solutions for all types of project, big or small.

A light structure of less than 10 people allows RVD Media Group to be flexible and reactive. The team can also call upon an experienced group of freelancers across five continents.

"With RVD Media Group, your project will be carried out quickly and at a fair price!"

Sharpen Studio is a full service photo/video production house based and operating in Milan, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai.

The company provides a full photo production service: equipment hire, crew, studio rental, permits, casting, styling, hair and make-up, art department, props, etc. From simple shoots to large-scale productions, the team is happy to put their creativity at clients' disposal throughout the entire process.

Sharpen Studio has a wide choice of spectacular locations in Italy, Japan and China. "Thanks to our production experience, we are able to offer production services, a locations database and scouting throughout Europe, Asia and beyond."

Recent clients include Vogue, Pop Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel, Adidas, Intel, Apple, Samsung, Cluse, Range Rover, Pantene, Kappa, Chopard, Tissot, Dior, Element Fresh, Lapargay, Chopard, Dentsu, Cacharel, Shu Uemara, The Beijinger, Pop Magazine, Opera Bombana, and many more.

The Solar Productions team is based in Cape Town, South Africa. They facilitate photo productions and moving image for international clients throughout South Africa and surrounds.

Solar Productions collaborates with clients from all over the world to produce dynamic and creative productions to the highest standards.

"We are passionate about what we do and we love exceeding our clients’ expectations. No matter how big (or small) the job, and whatever your brief or production requirements, we’ll go above and beyond to make it happen."

SPEEDBALL PRODUCTIONS is a full service company based in Hamburg, Germany offering worldwide location and production services in Europe, Africa and North America.

Vlens Mueller-Feller and his network of local producers around the world are renowned for their positive 'we-make-it-happen' mentality. The company’s overall aim is to turn any kind of creative vision into a professional production by providing the best possible services.

Clients profit from SPEEDBALL PRODUCTIONS' expertise over more than 20 years of project management, and can always expect well-organised productions and excellent facilities.

With SPEEDBALL PRODUCTIONS clients have an enthusiastic partner that offers unseen and extraordinary locations as well as a true passion for fashion and advertising photography and film.

"Tippy Canoe Productions is a full service print and motion production company specialising in fashion and commercial advertising. The company services all corners of the globe, with a very talented roster of vendors to help make every shoot a unique and enjoyable success from start to finish.

No matter where in the world your project takes you, we are there to make your shoot a success. The Tippy team’s special attention to detail from start to finish makes sure that each step is executed professionally. From conception to delivery we are there every step of the way to make sure your deadlines, budgets and creative needs are all fulfilled and delivered seamlessly.

We partner with our sister company (when shooting locally or within driving distance of New York City) Camera Shy Supplies to make sure that all equipment on set is new, working and clean."