PHOTOGRAPHERS' AGENTS Mar 2014

Based in Switzerland and Russia, Avocado Artists represents international photographers for editorial as well as commercial and social advertising.

The year has started full of motivation and readiness, with recent projects including:

• Serge Guerand: Nespresso, worldwide campaign. Oriflame, Swedish Cosmetics.
• Klaus Thymann: Adidas, Sweden. Pro-bono project: Street Kids in Brasil before WM film and image campaign.
• Morgan Norman: Ubi Sunt, film and ad campaign, Sweden.
• Marcus May: Huf Magazine, Colorado-Denim.
• David Byun: Lanza Hair campaign, USA. Film and photo-campaign for Axe Hair.
• Urs Wyss: Pilatus Bahnen and KKL, Switzerland.
• Patrick Staud: Lexus, Toyota Russia.

Visit the website for more information.

It’s been a great start to 2014 for Horton-Stephens; London’s leading photographer’s agents for over 25 years.

Jason Knott has been flying back and forth to capture a whole new bunch of luscious lifestyle work. Wilson Hennessy has combined car and still life for clients as diverse as Hyundai and Vodafone. Nick Dolding has been hanging with drag queens, whilst George Logan took a bed to the beach for Premier Inn.

Gary Salter travelled back to the sixties for a Mini shoot. Diana Miller and Chelsea Bloxsome continue to tickle taste buds with glorious images for the likes of Flora, McDonald’s and Marks & Spencer. Jake Green has put together a stunning new folio, Alan Mahon shooting new Adidas and Brock Elbank continues his study of great beards.

All this without forgetting Eugenio Franchi, Fernando Milani, Jan Steinhilber, Morten Borgestad, CGI from Additive and Um, and more moving images over on the site.

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 and many more.

Jorge Perez Reps is a Los Angeles-based global photographers, artists and brands agency. Its philosophy is to provide extraordinary service to clients by matching them to the perfect artist for their brand.

Jorge Perez Reps not only delivers the perfect product but also creates an experience that is both exciting and efficient. The eclectic aesthetic roster ranges from high-end beauty and lifestyle to spirits, celebrity endorsements, automobile, architecture and more.

It takes a unique boutique agency in Los Angeles to truly cater to some of the most sophisticated clients in the marketplace. Repeat clients include Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss, Gucci, Coca-Cola, Original Penguin, Lexus, Lacoste, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire, and others.

JSR is a Creative Management Agency that puts into each job the kind of heartfelt energy expected from a management agency with designs on being the best.

"Our people are select - photographers, illustrators, CGI animators, branded content creators - we represent them because they prize their craft. They excel at what they do. Put them together and you have a team capable of delivering across all platforms, formats and budgets.

"The need to visually represent our world isn’t new, but the way we go about it is.
We flex to deliver full service solutions. Whether it’s photography, illustration, CGI or branded content - we’ve got a fresh take.

Our talent teams bring campaigns to life. You see, we get the thinking and do the thinking. Hybrid creativity, direct from source, ideas in multiple formats, ready to use and ready to engage."

Based in Shanghai and Hong Kong, Justin Chan Represents specialises in the representation of, and production for, the foremost local and international photographers, TVC directors, creative directors, CGI artists, illustrators, stylists, hair and make-up artists, retouchers, and other leading image-makers for high-end commercial media in China and the Asia-Pacific region.

The agency represents international photographers Bruno Daylan, Paco Peregrin, Max Sarrotto, Ruud Baan and Mi-Zo, among others.

Clients include Disney, Maybelline, Mont Blanc, Sony, McDonald’s, Nikon, Swarovski, L’Oréal, Omega, Hennessy, Escada, Pantene, MaxFactor, Palmers, Moschino, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Lancome, Shiseido, HSBC, VW, Audi, San Miguel, Renault, Samsung, Nestle, Jeep, Honda, Heineken, Panasonic, Fiat, Pirelli, Alfa Romea, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Coca Cola, Motorrola, Nissan, Canon, Xin Tian Di Mall, Dior, Nike, Diesel, Adidas, Lee, Mazda, Toyota, Levi’s, EMI, Carlsberg, Lexus, Land Rover, Jaguar, Hyundai, Ford, Kia, MG, Mitsubishi, Deutsche Bank, Porsche,  Bacardi, Footlocker, Johnny Walker, Nivea, Marriot Hotel, Puma, Reebok, Mini, Volvo, Peugeot, Vauxhall, BMW, Chrysler, Susuki, Mercedes, Citroen, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Saab, Air Canada, Red Bull, Dodge, Smart and Nissan.

Lila Management is a full service photographers' and production agency offering a high-class selection of talents working across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, people, portrait, still life, interior and food photography.

Lila Management has built a solid understanding of both client and agency perspectives by effectively supervising bookings, art buying and assembling production teams. Managing every aspect of a production, including scheduling and budgeting, casting and organisation, the agency balances the visions and expectations of both photographers and clients throughout the entire creative process.

Photographers: Christoph Loeb (Hamburg) fashion, catalogue; Cyril Lagel (Paris) beauty, hair; Dinah Hayt (Paris) fashion, beauty, advertising; Felix Krueger (Hamburg) fashion, advertising, people; Frank Stoeckel (Hamburg) still life, food, interior; Margaretha Olschewski (Hamburg) fashion, beauty, celebrity, portrait; Olof Händen (Sweden) fashion, advertising; Peter Schreiber (Munich) fashion, people, portraiture; Sacha Höchstetter (Munich) fashion, advertising; Seb Winter (London) beauty, hair, lingerie, fashion; Stefan Noll (Munich/Barcelona) fashion, lingerie; Thomas Kilper (Munich) fashion, catalogue, advertising.

Born in Zurich, Switzerland, Lina Baumann started her career in the film industry at a very young age. After working on several film and commercial productions, which took her around the world and introduced her to photography, Lina eventually became a photo producer, later opening her own office.

Today Lina Baumann is a small but powerfull photography agency representing a handful of national and international photographers including:

• Gianni Pisano - Fashion and Portrait, based in Zurich. Clients: Gala, G-Shock, Migros, Prestige Magazine, PwC, Swatch, Swisscom, VBZ.
• Roberto D‘Este - Fashion and Celebrity, based in Milan. Clients: Amica, Elle, Interview, LA Times, Max Mara, Vogue Germany.
• Vincent Gapaillard - Still life, based in Paris. Clients: Bally, British Vogue, Bucherer, Hermes, L‘Officiel, Louis Vuitton, Vogue Italia, V Magazine.
• Young talent Nadja Stäubli - People and reportage, based in Zurich.

Lina Baumann also offers photo and service production throughout Switzerland and internationally, including budget management, crew booking, casting and location scouting, shooting and post-production, and 'making of'. Dedicated to providing a high-end service, the company removes all obstacles to the implementation of clients' creative ideas.

Established in 2002, Lisa Pritchard Agency (LPA) is a unique one stop shop for all your photography needs.

• LPA Photographers/ Established photographers covering everything from lifestyle and food to landscape and fashion.
• LPA Futures/ A two-year programme that supports and promotes up and coming photographers.
• LPA Moving Image/ A talented roster of filmmakers shooting anything from digital content to documentaries.
• LPA Style/ Stylists and hair & make-up artists handpicked for their talent and commercial experience.
• LPA Production/ Whether commissioning photography or being commissioned, the company offers a flexible shoot production service.
• LPA Pop Up Agent/ A popular service for photographers without agents. The agency can deal with all the tricky things that an agent might usually deal with on a shoot.
• LPA Portfolio Reviews/ LPA offers a bespoke consultancy service to photographers of all levels.
• LPA Student Challenges/ Offering students experience, exposure plus other amazing prizes.

Visit LPA's blog for all the latest news.

Process is an award-winning boutique photographic agency representing a diverse and creative stable of photographers. The company works both locally and internationally, producing mainly in the areas of advertising and direct-to-client, but is always happy to consider any brief and respond to all requests with professionalism and most importantly, good humour!

This year alone has seen Process work with and welcome new clients Toronto FC, CHI, The Sunday Times, Wild Bean Café, Direct Line, Harrods, Diageo, Jo Loves and Under Armour.

Visit the newly designed website and all the social media channels to catch up on these and all of Process' latest projects for both stills and motion.

Red Plus incorporates a wide network of local and international resources including fashion photographers, designers, artists, talents and production crews.Acting as a photographers' agent for local and overseas assignments, the company specialises in advertising, fashion and beauty, still life, architecture, interiors and vehicles.

Red Plus also provides production services including location scouting, model casting, make-up artists, hair stylists, image stylists, fashion consultants, creative concepts, design, art direction, retouching and final artwork.

Red Plus offers a fully equipped, centrally located 800 m² photo studio. The company's experienced project management team has enjoyed long-term partnerships with major magazines, advertising and model agencies and direct clients, offering flexible and effective project management solutions that are highly cost-efficient.

Established in 2004 by Serene Chiu, Redorfe aims to streamline the full print and motion picture production process. With a network of 10 photographers, the business has gained traction across the entire APAC market, with an enviable agency call sheet.

Clients include Leo Burnett, BBH, Saatchi & Saatchi, Ogilvy, TBWA, BBDO, LOWE and LIoyd Northover producing award-winning work for the likes of Coca-Cola China, OPPO China, SELECTED, Olay, CLEAR, Singtel, Guinness, Nokia, Motorola, Martell, Singapore Airlines, Emirates Airlines, HTC, AXE, Lux, Levi's, SKII and a host of others.

Redorfe's competitive approach to budgeting, coupled with the breadth and quality of its talent across a number of product categories, allows for optimum efficiency when tackling any brief.

Rpresenter was founded in 1999 as the first company in Turkey to connect advertising agencies with professional photographers.

The dynamic and demanding nature of the advertising sector means Rpresenter places utmost importance on punctuality and correctness. The company works continuously from initial preparation to final publication to ensure the production process flows seamlessly from start to finish.

The company represents 19 professional photographers and provides its services from a new 700 m² photography studio, fully equipped with the latest generation technical capabilities.

Visit the website for more information.

New York City-based RXR represents a premier list of active lifestyle and sport photographers. Working with the world's top brands and media outlets, RXR manages a wide range of assignments from the studio to some of the most adventure locations on Earth.

Clients include The North Face, Oakley, Red Bull, Burton, Mt. Dew, Powerade, Nike, Roxy, Specialized, Timberland, National Geographic, ESPN, and Vanity Fair.

Stillstars, based in Munich, is a pure still life agency with a carefully chosen portfolio of top still life photographers offering a wide range of stills to national and international clients across beauty, fashion, interior, food, liquids, jewellery, technique and industry photography.

Each photographer represented by Stillstars has their own visual expression and is specialised in a particular technique, contributing to advertising campaigns, editorial photo shoots and high-end product shots.

Clients include Montblanc, DeSede, Lange und Söhne, Loewe, Marc O Polo, Siemens, BMW, GUBI, Swatch, Sony, Globus Swiss and many more.

For more information about the talents from Stillstars visit the webpage for a full roster.

The complex said with simplicity; the grand idea distilled to the single image. A gesture, an expression, an interaction - the moment. The Photo Division represents exceptional photographers who create exceptional images.

Founded by Maureen Dalton-Wolfe, The Photo Division brings together photographers selected for their intrinsic understanding of light and form. Through collaboration with clients, The Photo Division is dedicated to approaching each campaign with inspiration and integrity. The Photo Division represents Jeff Stephens, Thom Jackson, Claudia Grassl and Mindy Byrd.

Clients include Adidas, Avon, Fossil, JC Penney, Leo Burnett, Levi's, Lord & Taylor, Mary Kay, My Theresa, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Ogilvy, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sony BMG, The Richards Group, Universal Records, Urban Outfitters // Nylon, Playboy, Vice, Vogue and Wallpaper.