We're Open - Richard de Jager styles Jeffrey Jewell for Smirnoff

Stylist Richard de Jager brings his incredibly ability to combine the avant-garde and street style to Smirnoff's third iteration of their "We're Open" campaign.

Set in an African context for the first time, this edition documents Congolese-French DJ Jeffrey Jewell engaging with people through music and dance on his first visit to South Africa. Jewell becomes a role model for others with Albanism, who are discriminated against and ostracised from society throughout Africa.

We're Open promotes inclusivity while celebrating diversity. It is a reminder of Smirnoff's history of supporting minorities, having sponsored Gay Pride for 16 years.

Artists & Legends on location in Lisbon

This month Artists & Legends has been living up to its reputation as a global production agency. Creative producer Debbie Bacher and director Fabian Vettiger shot a commercial in the historic city of Lisbon, Portugal.

Watch this space for the finished product.

See more behind-the-scenes images here.

Eclectic Miss: Nathaline Renaud for MRP.

Queen of fresh-faced beauty, Nathaline Renaud is a make-up maestro. She has mastered hair & make-up for both the mediums of film and stills photography. Her flawless technique is evident on MRP's Project campaign, Eclectic Miss. Shot in Durban, Nathaline's magic hands drench the suburban teens in a youthful glow. View her stills and film portfolios.

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Commercial Production Cape Town - Artists & Legends' latest commercial.

We recently flew up to Johannesburg to shoot a commercial for Mobicel. The influencer campaign launched 1st December 2016. We got to work with rapper Shane Eagle, Gqom Queen Babes Wodumo, Sketchy Bongo, Radio DJ on 5FM Linda Mbuso, Social Entrepreneur Maitele Wawe and Illustrator Kingsley Palime. Our stylist, Chloe Andrea designed Babe's original costume! Directed by Michelle Wastie. DOP Devin Toselli. Editor: Tim Goodwin.

Flashback to Joy Denalane's music video in Johannesburg - featuring Hugh Masekela

Our producer Debbie Bacher is currently producing another musically orientated project in Johannesburg. The commercial includes an original score by Sketchy Bongo, Shane Eagle and Babes Wodumo. Shooting downtown Joburg brought back memories of this production with Joy Denalane, who came home to walk the path of her ancestors in this beautiful documentary style music video produced by Debbie Bacher

Hair & Make Up Artist Nathaline Renaud's sexy 70's shoot.

We just love this saucy shoot! No brief is too challenging for Nathaline. She is well known for her naturally enhancing beauty make up, elaborate hair styling and technical make up achievements

For the full shoot and Nathaline's complete stills portfolio click through here.

Stylist Richard de Jager for Guinness "Black".

Richard has done it again. Take a look at this super creative commercial for Guinness.

TomTom Global shoots its Bandit campaign with Artists & Legends.

If you thought TomTom only designed GPS systems, think again! We were very impressed with their compact action camera when we produced their latest campaign, right here in Cape Town. Here are some of the images of our action packed adventure!

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Artists & Legends Launch The KeeganB Show on YouTube

Artists & Legends producer Debbie Bacher took up the challenge of moving online radio presenter Keegan Basil onto YouTube. The passionate presenter proved himself a worthy candidate when his first series, covering SA Menswear Week, became an overnight YouTube sensation! Here is what we created together for The KeeganB Show. Produced by Debbie Bacher. Cinematographers: Ebrahim Hajee and Jess James Harris. Editor: Estienne Bruwer of The Post Office.

The KeeganB Show aims at promoting entrepreneurs, charities and events. His very personable demeanour brings out the best in those being interviewed. Here are a few of the interviews with the up and coming designers in South Africa.

Artists & Legends showreel

Our very talented editor Tim Goodwin created our latest showreel. We absolutely love what he has done! Thank you Tim.

Blind contour artist Ian Sklarsky - Expresso Morning Show.

Ian Sklarsky and his agent, Debbie Bacher spent the morning with show hosts Katlego Maboe, Ewan Strydom and Leigh Anne Williams last Friday.  The level of professionalism and fun was off the charts. Ian was asked to draw guest singer Nevio Passaro. The blind contour method was put to the test when Ian was also asked to draw their mascot, a french bull dog. All 3 dogs gate crashed the scene, all the while Ian answered questions by Katlego on live television. Not only does this prove that Ian has really harnessed the concept of blind contour, but also wins him the status of mutli-tasker of note! Ian is well known for bringing an incredibly personalized element to brand activations and VIP events. Recently Ian was commissioned to create an adult colouring book for New York City hotel group, Yotel. Please get in touch to work with Ian.  If you would like to learn more about blind contour drawing take a look at the clips below.

Artists & Legends produce another print campaign and commercial for TomTom Global.

TomTom Global rejoin Artists & Legends Producer Debbie Bacher to shoot their latest campaigns. The 12 day lifestyle print campaign and video shoot for their new fitness watch and GPS system was a massive success. Here are some BTS images of the team. For more information on producer Debbie Bacher, click here.

Artists & Legends is proud to present Stylist Richard de Jager's latest commercial for Guinness Africa.

This commercial was shot in Ghana and South Africa. Styled to perfection by Richard de Jager of Artists & Legends.

Automotive Photographer James Lipman shoots for Rolls Royce on location in South Africa.

Prestigious, luxury car company Rolls Royce launch their new convertible in Cape Town, South Africa. Press from around the world have the privilege of driving one of the new vehicles around the most beautiful cities in the world. Whizzing around on a camera rigged BMW motorbike is top British car photographer, James Lipman. James flew in for a month long launch of "Dawn", the latest addition to the Rolls Royce fleet.

James has steadily built his portfolio up to include campaigns for Tesla Motors, Porsche, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche Panorama magazine, Mercedes Benz UK, Alfa Romeo UK and Top Gear, to name a few...

Here are a few of his images and a few fun behind the scenes with his agent and producer, Debbie Bacher of Artists & Legends.

For James's portfolio, click here.

James works around the world and is represented by Artists & Legends.

Stylist Richard de Jager for adidas Originals - Your future is not mine.

Richard de Jager is one of the most talented stylists and fashion designers in South Africa.

Here is one of his latest videos for adidas Originals which won a gold at The Loeries! To work with Richard, contact debbie@artistsandlegends.com