PHOTO PRODUCTION Sep 2014

7 Seas Productions is Latin America! Over the last 15 years, 7 Seas has built up a niche market throughout the Americas with three strong countries: Cuba, Colombia and Argentina. Each country has its own office, local crew and staff, supervised by Chris Bengsch, head of 7 Seas Productions. Each country has its unique charms and unmistakable character regarding locations, contributing to 7 Seas' belief that Latin America is as rich in locations, as competitive in cost, and offers such great diversity that it easily competes with major South African, US and European locations. Except for New York...

Hand-picked human resources and an extensive location database are the most valuable assets for this veteran production house. Be it fashion or advertising, car productions or video, documentaries or TV features, 7 Seas pulls it together, in time, with the right budget, the right size, and the right crew.

Follow 7 Seas and the sun around the Spanish speaking world. This season's productions include the Coca-Cola company, Bonprix, JCrew, Conleys, Betty Barclay, Synsam, Gloss Magazine and - especially for Argentina - the personal work of the renowned Argentine photographer Andy Cherniavsky. The Cuban 7 Seas film house 'El Central' holds the contract for all Cuban and Central American Red Bull productions - the latest production being the 2014 Red Bull Cliff Diving Championship that used the famous El Morro Castle as a diving board. See the featured video.

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 W Magazine, eBay, Volkswagen, BMW, Tom Tailor, Zalando, Högl Shoes, Telekom, Krombacher, Warsteiner, NUK, Breuninger, QVEST, Warner Music, Sony, Peek & Cloppenburg, Neiman Marcus, Skiny, Nike, Betty Barkley, Carl Gross, Zeiss, Cover Magazine, Beeline, Intersport, Karstadt and Swarovski.

AprilMay also works with photographers such as Emma Summerton, Kristian Schuller, Lars Borges, Özgür Albayrak, Dirk Messner, He&Me, Andreas Ortner, Autumn Sonnichsen, Alistair Taylor Young, Nacho Alegre, Anders Overgaard, Andreas Ortner, Tomo Brejc, Tim Petersen, Sven Jacobsen, Oscar Falk, Axl Jansen, 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.

aramanstudio is a boutique photography production house operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Its production team offers personal, efficient service and has an in-depth local knowledge. The team is fluent in seven languages.

aramanstudio produced the first regional campaign to be published worldwide, and has won 12 photography awards in the UK, US and Australia including IPA and Lucie awards. Clients include Leo-Burnett, JWT, DDB, Impact BBDO, P&G, Swarovski, Cartier, HSBC, Nike, Qatar and Emirates Airlines.

“Photography is our passion and we take joy in creating amazing visuals. Contact us for production, exotic locations, and international high-end crew.”

Berlin-based Claas Cropp Creative Productions is a full service production company with experience in all areas of still photo production, location scouting and casting.

Recent productions include:

• Lufthansa campaign production shot by Özgür Albayrak in Frankfurt.
• Bitburger DFB campaign production shot by Olaf Heine in Munich.
• Aigner campaign production shot by Markus Jans in Berlin.
• ERCO campaign production shot by Michael Heinsen in Germany.
• Strellson Sport and Premium Lookbook shot by Ugo Richard in Berlin.

Other clients include brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brioni, Lacoste, Nike, Adidas, Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Philips, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, BASF, BMW, Audi, VW, Mercedes-Benz, Lufthansa, British Airways, ING DiBa and Deutsche Bank.

Photographers include Annie Leibovitz, Jean-Baptiste Mondino, Ellen von Unwerth, Nadav Kander, Martin Schoeller, Uwe Düttmann, Esther Haase, Glen Luchford, Peter Funch, Blinkk, Petrus Olsson, Sam Robinson and Wim Wenders.

Based in İstanbul, Dark’n Dark 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 such as arranging business visas, airport pick-ups, hotels and transportation.

Clients include advertising agencies and photographers.

EyeSee is a Paris-based full service production company working throughout France and worldwide across advertising, editorial, fashion and corporate industries. The company also produces moving images, essentially online brand content, following clients' needs and budget.

EyeSee collaborates with clients at every stage of the creative process, providing art buying, casting, location scouting, budget management, accommodation, transportation, crew booking, catering and equipment rental.

Whatever the request, the company's team of highly skilled producers strives to make every production a stress-free experience. Enthusiastic, efficient and cost-effective defines EyeSee's way of working, with the company offering seamless solutions tailored to each individual client.

Recent productions include Vanity Fair - Photographer: Paul Wetherell. Stylist: Darcy Baklar. BHV - Rosapark. Photographer: Samuel Kirszenbaum. CD: Gilles Fichteberg. AD: Béatrix de Gevigney. Monoprix - Rosapark. Photographer: Paul Schmidt / Nikolaz Lecoq. AD: Emily Jeanne. La Banque Postale - M&C Saatchi Gad. Photographer: Valérie Mathilde. AD: Thomas Vauchel. INPES - Publistory. Photographer: Fabrice Guyot. AD: Eloïse Faure. Sergent Major - Score DDB. Photographer: Valérie Mathilde. AD: Laura Czopp.

Green Is Good works across Mexico, Cuba, Belize, Ecuador, Brazil, Panama and Argentina providing a huge range of locations, ideal for any type of shoot. The company's knowledge of the locations it offers and their surroundings makes for a great, smooth experience for both clients and crews.

Clients include Anthropologie (USA), Bloomingdales (USA), Saks Fifth Avenue (USA), Urban Outfitters (USA), Mykita Eyewear (GER), L’Oréal (FR), Zeki (TR), Corona (AUS), Gray & Osbourn (UK), Boden (UK), Dione (MX), Westies (MX) and Red Oak (PR).

Editorial clients include Vogue (MX), Harper’s Bazaar (LATAM), SELF Magazine (USA), Marie Claire (USA), Glamour Magazine (USA), Rolling Stone (USA), InStyle (USA), Elle (UK, IT), Glamour (FR) and Numero (FR).

Advertising clients include Microsoft (USA) FedEx (FR), AVEDA (USA), Sony (MX), Peugeot (BL), Banco de Mexico (MX), Pantene (USA), BBVA Bancomer (MX), Got Milk? (USA), Cuervo (USA), Kahlua (GLOB), IC Hotels (WW) and AXA Assurances (FR).

Agencies: Publicis NY/Paris, Gray NY, Wing Latino USA, Factory Lab USA, Wolff Olins NY, M & C Saatchi UK and Elements Mgt UK, and more.

Hanne Evans Production Services, with 20 years of experience and based in the South of France, provides tailor-made services according to clients' needs.

The company provides location scouting, casting and organisation - from pre-prep to final wrap - for international photo shoots, commercials, TV and corporate films all over France and Monaco, as well as in Europe and North Africa. Hanne Evans understands the importance of transparent budgeting, cost control and breakdowns in order to avoid unpleasant surprises at the end of a shoot.

The team is surrounded by experienced technicians and can supply clients with the latest cameras, grip and lighting equipment as well as excellent support services such as art department, casting, special effects, costume, hair and make-up.

"Our German sense of organisation will accompany you from beginning to end. You need it - we do it!"

Manu Agah was in Barcelona to shoot the Skoda Laurin & Klement campaign. Agency was Leagas Delaney Prague. Produced by Image Nation.

Michael Heinsen, represented by kombinatrotweiss, was in Barcelona to shoot for Miles&More. Agency was serviceplan One. AB managed by Neverest GmbH & Co. KG, Katja Tschan-Matschl/Patrizia Mosca. CD was Peter Ahr. Produced by Image Nation.

David Maurer, represented by Christa Klubert, was in Barcelona to shoot the BMW Z4. Produced by Image Nation.

Anke Luckmann, represented by Kai Tietz, shot the New Opel Vivaro around Spain. Agency was Scholz & Friends. Post Production by Mainworks. Produced by Image Nation.

Inezz Productions is a Barcelona-based full service production company for photo and video across Spain, Ibiza and Central Europe. The team works with photographers, directors and agencies around the world in order to help them tell interesting brand stories.

In the first half of 2014 Inezz Productions welcomed teams from the UK, Germany, France, Belgium, India the the US and created productions for brands including Pioneer, Diageo, Vicks, Ligne Roset, Heineken, Vodafone and BNP Paribas.

"We like challenges and as a small boutique agency we stand for commitment, enthusiasm and a great atmosphere on set."

With a comprehensive location library and excellent casting results, Inezz Productions works quickly and efficiently to start new production projects under short deadlines. The team speaks English, French, German and Dutch and can handle quotes in 24 hours.

Established in 2005, La Moustache is a highly experienced full service production company specialised in photo shoots.

Passionate about photography, La Moustache adapts resources to meet the needs of each individual project. Based in Paris, the company's extended network permits clients to take advantage of numerous location opportunities throughout France. La Moustache also has experience producing for clients in several countries around the world.

Clients include advertising companies, corporate names, fashion, luxury and automobile brands.

"Change your style, get a Moustache!"

Lule Production is a full service production company based in Italy with a focus on photography as a commercial medium. Boasting almost 10 years of experience in International productions, Lule is ready to meet any challenge and provides services tailored to specific needs.

Lule orchestrates all types of projects: from fashion shoots and advertising stills to promotional and corporate videos. For each production, the company chooses only the best and the most qualified professional freelancers, creating a team of professionals working in unison.

The company manages all aspects of a production, including details such as scouting locations, obtaining permits, arranging bookings of all kinds, accommodation, transportation, and crews. Its objective is to provide the highest quality of service while respecting the budget.

Recent clients include Giugiaro, L'Officiel Hellas, Harper's Bazaar China, Fonzies, Diama, Alpina, Bomboogie, JWT India, Google+, Lotus, Infiniti, L’Oréal, Alpina Swiss Watches, Dainese, Ferrero, TBWA London and Barilla.

Luminosa production is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year! Over this time the company has provided full production services on a superior level for photo productions across Europe.

Luminosa's range of services begins with individual counselling and goes on to project estimation, budgeting, location research and scouting, kids-casting, prop-styling, art buying, catering and all equipment hire. The company's clients and teams rely on its widespread experience and very personal way of handling a shoot.

The first half of 2014 has been busy with fascinating, trend-setting projects in new locations near and far including Hugo Boss/DFB German National Soccer Team (Munich), McNeal (Antwerp), Christian Berg (Chamonix), Globus (Zürich), Betty Barclay (Milan), Review Kids (Munich countryside), Peek & Cloppenburg, WRAP London, Charles VÖGELE and BOGNER.

Berlin-based production company LUNIK has been enjoying success across Germany and around the world since 2009. Recent clients and photographers to take advantage of the company's all-round service include:

• Das Örtliche with photographer Murat Aslan, represented by Upfront.
• Deutsche Telekom Prepaid with photographer Jan Eric Euler, represented by Upfront.
• Takko Fashion / POS with photographer Andy Tan, represented by Agentur Neubauer.
• Takko Fashion / Prospekt with photographer Michael Berger.
• HUK Coburg with photographer Gregor Colienne, represented by Birgit Stöver.

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Magnet is one of the most experienced stills production companies in the Middle East providing stills facilitation, photographers and locations. Its exceptional and unique experience and knowledge of the region delivers a complete professional service locally and internationally for photography, production and location requests.

With access to the best talent in the region across models, casts, actors, session stylists, studio hire and photographers, Magnet offers full service production capabilities for international clients looking to shoot at any one of its variety of locations in the Middle East. A central production and talent resource ensures high quality, extremely efficient, cost-effective shoots.

"We produce some of the most compelling photography in the region and work with professional, multi-talented local and international photographers."

Projects include Bloomingdales Dubai, Atlantis the Palm, HSBC Worldwide, Porsche, Rosewood Hotels, Elle UK, Vogue India, Porter Magazine and Emirates Airlines among others. The company has worked with photographers like Andreas Franke, Tejal Patni, Uli Heckmann, Anders Overgaard, Marcus Ohlsson and Norbert Schoerer, among others.

MEL Y MEL celebrates its fifth anniversary this year and the company is extremely pleased by its successful, exciting years of production and art buying.

Passionately and consistently working around the clock for numerous national and international photographers, creatives, agencies and clients, MEL Y MEL make the impossible possible.

Recent work includes the 'Love Life' campaign with photographer Diana Scheunemann and the new corporate campaign from Credit Suisse with New York agency Carbone Smolan and American photographer Liz von Hoene, as well as projects in collaboration with photographer Roland Tännler and Director of Photography Markus Hürsch for the Wirz agency and client Schwyzer Kantonalbank.

Things are never boring for MEL Y MEL, who re-invent themselves every day. Look out for a new website, set to be online beginning of October.

Pirate Production is a full service production company for still and moving images. "As pirates, we are always able to put our crews together quickly and work as a perfect team. We have many years of experience and offer a solid and comprehensive support system for photo and film shoots locally and around the world."

Locations regularly covererd by their teams: Milan, Munich, Miami, Seychelles, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Cuba, The Canary Islands, Sardinia, Tokyo.

The company's services include, but are not limited to: budget management, location scouting, travel coordination, casting, photo/film equipment & studio rental, props and accessories, production vehicles, crew, catering, production management.

Pirate Production was established in 2011 by German photographer Thomas Pierre Schwab with offices in Milan, Munich and Miami. Thomas Pierre is a successful fashion and advertising photographer and filmmaker since 1988. He has years of experience with multilingual shoots. He speaks fluently German, English, Italian, French and also Spanish.

With the assistance of a strong production team and an active network of industry specialists, his company Pirate Production successfully produces shoots around the corner and around the world.

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.

Production Pool is a full service production company specialised in film and photo production. With bases in Zurich, Vienna, Berlin, Cape Town and the Alps, Production Pool offers a great range of production service options and locations.

The company recently provided services for TV commercial productions for clients including VW (Switzerland), OMV VIVA (Austria), USB (Switzerland), and FIYTA (Zurich), among others.

Recent photo productions include print campaigns for Calida, T-Mobile, Lab Pal Zilleri, MTV Sunrise, Madewell and an editorial shoot for Marie Claire USA.

Other clients include BMW, Bogner, Coca Cola, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Elle, H&M, Heineken, IWC, Joop, Migros, Orange, S.Oliver, Swisscom, and Vogue.

Production Pool has worked with photographers and directors such as Boo George, Fabian Weber, Frederike Helwig, Gregor Hohenberg, Marcel Hartmann, Mariano Vivanco, Mario Testino, Matt Jones, Mikael Jansson, Sam Robinson, and Tom Dirnhofer.

For more information please visit the website.

Red Stills Photography is a production enterprise with a highly experienced professional crew. The company specialises in producing photographic advertising and print campaigns for both the Moroccan and international markets.

The company was founded by Hicham El Ghorfi, who has over eight years of production experience working with a diverse range of clients, from international film production to the Moroccan tourism sector.

Recent work includes:

• Mytheresa - Production: Schierke - Photographer: Tobias Lundkvist
• Never Underdressed - Photographer: Jesse Jenkis - Agent: Patricia Macmahon
• Missoni - Production: Superproduction Ch - Photographer: Mel Bles
• Vero Moda - Production: Blink - Photographer: Henrik Bulow
• Numero - Photographer: Serge le Blon - Agent: Management +artists
• Valeo - Production: L’ogre - Director: David Freymond

Founded in Barcelona, with offices in Madrid and Mexico City but equally at home working all across Spain, the Balearic and the Canary Islands. Story (formerly THE LIFT) has been at the forefront of the production industry for over 12 years.

With a wealth of experience, the team brings a friendly and collaborative approach to all the production stages of a job and supplies the best crew and expertise to pre-empt all eventualities and deals with any bumps along the way.

"We approach every new assignment as a new story."