Production Paradise

Welcome to the first Showcase London of 2008, including all the latest news from the UK capital's leading creative individuals and visual media companies. More information can be found in our Production Paradise London directory.

Check out our selected events for London over the next few months:

• London Fashion Week: 10-15th February, 2008. Autumn-Winter collections from Vivienne Westwood, Paul Smith, Luella Bartley and Julien Macdonald, among many others.
• The AOP Photographers Awards will take place on Wednesday 19th March at Sadlers Wells. Tickets are on sale from January.

Our cover photo was shot by Kiran Master, represented by Burnham Niker. The series is from an award winning campaign for Barnardo's childrens' charity.

Lon production/photo production: CREATIVE MANAGEMENT

Combining over ten years experience working for key brands including Nokia, Credit Suisse, Marriott Hotel, Qatar Airways and BMW, Creative Management's dedicated team provides the highest quality creative talent in its field. At the company's head offices in London, the team can personally attend to client briefs and provide consultation and management on every level.

Whether it's Photographers, Illustrators, Casting, production or locations, Creative Management can offer a wealth of industry knowledge, endless enthusiasm and an infinite passion for exceptional creativity.

As the company says, "Think of Creative Management as the solution to all your production requirements."

Lon photography/photo agents: WYATT-CLARKE & JONES

You might recognise the Pit-Bull shot from the cover of Creative Review's photography annual; it was taken by Nick Georghiou. As with the shot of St. Wayne that dominated the press in 2006/07, Nick has again managed to create one of the year's most memorable images.

It's been a great year all round for Wyatt-Clarke & Jones; this Showcase features work from Nadege Meriau, Larry Dunstan, Lol Keegan, Peer Lindgreen and Adam Hinton, for clients including Honda, Playstation, Dunhill and O2.

WC&J will soon be sending out invitations to Adam Hinton's up-coming book launch at the HOST gallery this Spring. Get in touch if you don't receive yours.

Lon photography/photo agents: THE SHARON BRANDMAN AGENCY

A round up of the latest news from the Sharon Brandman Agency:

• Ian Boddy has been busy shooting for Tescos, IPC, and Seven. He was also involved in an exciting reality TV show that looked to find a "yummy mummy". The show is due to be aired in February.
• Richard Seymour has been busy shooting a brand new lifestyle book which is now complete and ready to view.
• Marie Louise Avery has been busy shooting lots of tasty food for her many regular design and advertising clients.
• Carlo Miari Fulcis has been shooting in America for Brooks bros.
• Award-winning photographer Paul Bussell joined the agency in December, and the company is very excited to be representing him.
  

Lon photography/photo agents: ANGELA WOODS

Latest news from the Angela Woods agency:

Steve Hoskins shot for Y&R, and completed moving images for escalator panels out of Publicis London for Purina. Adrian Samson shot for The Post Office and Microsoft, alongside a series shot in Buenos Aires of angels on rooftops - all with his trademark quirky style. John Mac continues to pick up commissions, and Tara Moore has recently taken work from Great Ormond Street Hospital and Sony.

The company is anticipating a great 2008. New work can be viewed on the website.

Lon photography/photo agents: GILL TURNER

A round up of latest news from the Gill Turner agency:

• Tim O'Sullivan's recent jobs included the Nintendo Christmas campaign with Karmarama, featuring Patrick Stuart, Julie Walters, and Zoe and Johnny Ball amongst others. He also completed a shoot for Churchill for WCRS.
• The agency's newest addition, David Short, has been very busy with both personal shoots and commissioned work for clients including Sony Ericsson for Iris, Bravissimo, Olympus, and Chester Barrie.
• Christopher Pillitz has just returned from a two month trip to India where he has been working on a commissioned travel book. He is now in the process of editing more than 4000 images!
• Matt Stuart has been busy with personal work and is due to present a talk on street photography next month at the Museum of the City in New York. His commissioned work has included jobs for Christies and Conran Restaurants.

Lon photography/photographers: CLIVE ARROWSMITH

World-class photographer Clive Arrowsmith had a very busy winter shooting for a mix of editorial and advertising clients. Portraits included the cover of FHM Russia, and a shoot with Girls Aloud for the cover of Live Magazine. The record company loved the pictures, and are now using them for worldwide PR.

On the fashion and advertising side, De Beers booked Clive for a high security beauty shoot; photographing the Ponahalo diamond necklace, worth $15 million! Clive's Woodstock fashion story will be in Highlights Magazine, Spring 08.

Clive is now with Lucid Representation. Contact Hat on 0044 (0)20 8469 2664 for bookings and portfolios.

Lon photography/photographers: LORENTZ GULLACHSEN

Lorentz Gullachsen has been busy shooting logistic scenes; a series of motorway images was commissioned by Propaganda for Cert Octavia, a premium logistics company.

Photographing wine bottles worth over £1000 concentrates the mind, but after a hard day's shoot a less expensive Vin Ordinaire was enough to relax with.

Other projects include shooting cattle, rugby players and girls, and in this edition the photographer also shows us samples from his skies collection.

Lon photography/photographers: ALUN CROCKFORD

Over the last three months photographer Alun Crockford has been busy working on a variety of different projects.

Clients have included: Winston Cigarettes, Canon printers, Southern Comfort, Big Yellow, Cadbury's cream eggs, The British Army, Sony Ericsson, RBS, COI, Budweiser, Hiscox, Carbon Trust, Green King, Spitfire, Poweraid, Sony, and Brantano Shoes.

Lon photography/photographers: STEPHEN KEARNEY

Photographer Stephen Kearney started 2008 with some exciting new fashion editorials due for publication in February.

He is collaborating with several new stylists, and will be shooting in Australia again later this year.

He recently shot a fashion editorial for Spectrum magazine in an ancient, freezing-cold Scottish castle, complete with ghosts...

He is delighted that his team has once again reached the last sixteen of the Champion's League.

Lon photography/photographers: ALLAN MCPHAIL

A busy 2007 ended with Allan McPhail shooting five ads for Volvo's "Life is better lived together" global campaign. The 'Road Trip' style called upon the photographer's talent to shoot both cars and people in five different locations across California.

Allan continues to work with agencies across the UK to promote tourism for Britain in both the national and international markets.

Teaming up with Steve Ebsworth form Digital City, Allan now provides his clients with the option to produce computer generated cars alongside conventional photography to answer more challenging briefs.

All new images can be seen on Allan's updated website.

Lon photography/photographers: ANDY TOMMO

Alongside his advertising and portrait work, Tommo's latest personal project continues to bring the inanimate to life. Featured here is his ongoing 'Not Africa' inflatable series.

His website has had a major image update and his new folio is also ready and 'doing the rounds'.

Call him on +44 (0)207 681 9460 to arrange a viewing.

Lon photography/photographers: JULIAN CALVERLEY

Once again, Julian Calverley has been shooting personal work in Sutherland, N.W. Scotland.

Shooting with Sinar high-end digital, he undertakes his own postproduction in a fully ICC colour-managed workflow.

For more information and work samples visit his website.

He is represented in the UK by Lisa Pritchard Agency +44 (0)207 250 1362 and in the US by Tim Mitchell (781) 631-5235

Lon photography/rental studios: BIG SKY LONDON

Big Sky, central London's largest and most accessible full-service photography and media production complex, is a purpose-built facility designed specifically for the photographic and image-making industry.

The 37,000 square foot complex has five versatile, fully equipped self-contained studios, staffed by trained assistants who offer full support throughout the image-making process.

Big Sky offers a comprehensive range of services including equipment hire, catering, sets and props, communications and digital services. Services and budgets can be tailored to suit the individual needs of each production.

Lon photography/post production: THEPRINTSPACE

Based in Shoreditch, London, theprintspace is the UK's first DIY professional printing lab. The concept allows photographers to make their own professional prints in retouching booths using Mac pro's and EIZO monitors, Photoshop CS3, Capture One pro and print digital C-type archival prints, Epson Giclees, and CMYK proofs.

The philosophy at theprintspace is to give creative control back to photographers. The equipment is calibrated and colour managed, and Internet ordering will also be available as of 1st March.

The print prices are low, with C-type 12" x 16" prints for £6.50 + VAT.

For further details please visit the website.

Lon creativity/fashion designer: AIMEE MCWILLIAMS

With her stylistic vision, determination and perception for future trends, Aimee McWilliams is one of the most exciting names currently emerging from the British fashion industry.

Winner of the highly coveted Best Scottish Designer Award at The Glasgow Style Awards and nominated for Best New Designer at the UK Fashion Awards, Aimee's sense of vision marks her out for future success.

The Autumn/Winter 08/09 collection will showcase all aspects of Aimee's talent, as well as reflect influences from her recent visit to India. The collection will encompass new and exciting textiles ideas along with Aimee's classic silhouettes.

All photos by Daniel Swallow.

Lon hotel/hotels: ST MARTINS LANE

"Let us entertain you."

2008 Production Rates from £180* - includes complimentary upgrade for group VIP.

For reservations please call Samm Lycett +44 (0)20 7300 5535 or click here to submit an online RFP.

*VAT not included in rate. Based on availability. Valid when booking only until March 30, 2008.

Lon media/directories: SELECT MAGAZINE

Select Magazine, the photographic showcase for assignment photography, will shortly release Showcase 61.

Select Showcase is taking a close look at London's East End and is set to uncover its new creative talent. Included in their research will be Shoreditch House, the latest addition to the Soho House range of clubs - an ambitious development that includes bars, restaurants, lounges, and a roof-top swimming pool. Shoreditch House will be brimming with creative talent from all over London.

This is the first time in nearly 10 years that Select has featured the capital, and everyone who is anyone in British photography will be in this issue.

Good news for those of you that couldn't meet the Christmas deadline for the next issue of Select: production is ahead of schedule, and the copy date has been extended to the 25th of January. Get in touch to discuss some very special deals.

Lon event/photo events: THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S GALLERY

Latest news from the Photographer's Gallery:

The four shortlisted photographers for the Deutsche Börse Photography Prize are: John Davies, Jacob Holdt, Esko Männikkö and Fazal Sheikh. The exhibition of the nominated artists' work will run between 8th February and 6th April, 2008, at the Photographers' Gallery, with the winner of the prize being announced on Wednesday 5th March, 2008.

The Photographers' Gallery is to have a new home in the heart of Soho in 2010. The new Gallery will have double the current exhibition space, provide state of the art technology for education, have a new on-line resource centre and a street level café and bar. It will be designed by internationally acclaimed architects O'Donnell + Tuomey, and is set to be their first major UK commission.

Lon event/photo events: NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

Some of the greatest portrait photographs of the twentieth century were taken for, or published in, Vanity Fair. This exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery features 150 classic images of significant people in art, film, music, sport, business and politics, from the magazine's early period (1913-36) to its subsequent re-birth in 1983.

Works by legendary photographers such as Edward Steichen and Cecil Beaton are shown alongside those of celebrated modern-day photographers such as Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino.

With subjects as diverse as Claude Monet, Cary Grant and Madonna, Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 will, from 14th February to 26th May, 2008, present an exceptional range of photographic portraiture from the early years of the twentieth century to the present day.