Josie Borain and I met up with Roddy Quin of Real Concerts at quaint Rose Cottage to shoot the publicity images for South Africa's rising star, actress Kim Engelbrecht. The setting seemed a little subtle seeing as the last time I saw Kim, she was running around a desolate landscape with a semi automatic weapon, in the American action TV series Dominion. Kim arrived and as the day progressed, we found Kim to be fun and down to earth, which is a rare commodity for actresses who have worked with legends like Colin Firth and Helen Mirren. Josie Borain is the go-to photographer in South Africa for local and international actors and celebrities. She has photographed actor Jared Leto and actress Taryn Manning for Interview Magazine, and, being a celebrity herself, has documented countless high profile individuals over the years. Here are a few images from our day with Kim. Josie Borain is represented by Artists & Legends Creative Management. You can view her portfolio here.
Discovered by Oprah, Represented by Artists & Legends Creative Management - Photographer Sivan Miller.
In his motifs, Sivan Miller seeks the face of the 21st century. His feel for unique looking models, fashion, and locations all combine into cool portraits offering the beholder a new perspective on today’s world. In his choice of models, he looks for a certain “alien feeling”—for types that will take us on a trip to the near future. In doing so, Sivan often sets standards in the field of lifestyle photography.
Being discovered by the legendary talk-show host Oprah Winfrey propelled his career even further. Today, this young photographer belongs to the emerging masters of Fashion Photography. His sense for faces and his modern staging all make for a laid-back but also very secure visual vocabulary.
We love his aesthetic, yet somewhat lifestyle approach to his editorial work. He also has an incredible imagination which comes across in his highly styled, futuristic campaigns. You can see more of Sivan's work here: http://www.artistsandlegends.com/photography-1/#/sivan-miller-editorial-photography/
Artists & Legends Creative Management honours Annie Leibovitz - Going the Distance for the Ultimate Fashion Image...
The production division and creatives at Artists & Legends have certainly had their adventurous experiences over the years, but none as exciting and challenging as Annie Leibovitz's latest shoot for Moncler. We would like to honour this brilliant photographer who not only continues to shoot exquisite images, but goes the distance for the ultimate shot. Having to hike across an icy world and threatening weather conditions, Annie handles the elements like the pro she is. We know how grueling production can be and we admire her professionalism.
On Location in Cape Town - Behind the Scenes in Langa
Cape Town has such a diverse array of locations. One day we are producing a high end fashion story in the lap of luxury at a villa in Camps Bay, the next, a music video on a dusty street in a township. Here are some behind the scenes images of one of the many music videos produced by Debbie Bacher.
Josie Borain Joins Artists & Legends
Josie Borain was South Africa's first international supermodel. Many of us lived vicariously through her during her success as one of the top models for Calvin Klein. It was during this time that she started to document her adventures in New York City with her Bolex . . . and she continues to observe moments in time till today. Come with us as we look into the world of Josie Borain.
Isabel Pinto shoots for VOGUE Portugal - October edition 2015
Isabel Pinto is a favourite at VOGUE. Here are a few of the images that grace the pages of their October issue. Isabel is an exceptional photographer. Her experience covers fashion, commercial and lifestyle photography. She is also a renowned children's photographer. To work with Isabel, contact debbie@artistsandlegends.com
Bevan Davis shoots the Spring/Summer campaign for Black Dog Clothing.
We are excited to be working with Black Dog Clothing on their latest campaign. The team at Artists & Legends creatively directed the shoot, and Bevan Davis shot the campaign this Friday. Keep an eye out for their new campaign in the coming weeks here, on Facebook and their website : www.blackdog.co.za. Here are some of the behind the scenes pics ...
Devon Krige Shoots for Lexus
Lexus never looked sexier! Devon Krige's attention to detail is highlighted in this campaign. Devon Krige is one of our Johannes burg based car photographers. He is also exceptionally talented at sports photography. To work with Devon, contact debbie@artistsandlegends.com.
Ilan Godfrey shoots 8 page story for GQ - August Edition
Bevan Davis shoots local supermodel Elana Drago
Bevan Davis is an exceptional photographer. His range varies from high end fashion, through interiors, and each image is pure perfection. Here is one of a series of images he shot with supermodel Elana Drago.
To work with Bevan, contact debbie@artistsandlegends.com
Here is a link to one of his portfolios: http://www.artistsandlegends.com/photography-1/#/bevan-davis-commercial-photography/
Photographer Bevan Davis of Artists & Legends on location in Cape Town
Awareness Campaigns
We at Artists & Legends do not only work with hot models, rock stars and famous actors, we have an altruistic side that looks to produce meaningful work for good people and brands around the world.
Producing awareness campaigns is one of Debbie Bacher's, passions. Her most recent work has been for Siemens and Skype.
SIEMENS GLOBAL AWARENESS CAMPAIGN:
Siemen's Global Urban Generation Project - 2012. Johannesburg, Bombay and Istanbul.
1.9 billion children wake up every day in developing countries all over the world, these children are the future generations of cities. The Siemens - Urban Generation Project gives children in developing countries a voice by asking them what they would like to see in their city of the future. We ran a pilot of this project in three developing countries...where each of the cities we visited, Johannesburg, Mumbai and Istanbul all face many very different unique challenges which affect the every day life of the people who live there. Working with Siemens partner schools in each city, we spent time with children in each city and documented through photography and film what they wanted to see in their city of the future.
SKYPE- Teaching children about important issues around the world: South Africa 2014.
The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) gave students from six classrooms, including Egglescliffe Primary UK, the chance to meet penguins, learn of their plight and what they can do to help through Skype in the classroom.
We are looking to partner with agencies that work on awareness campaigns and conscientious advertising around the world.
Our DOP Faheema Hendricks shoots award winning music video
Rock band Prime Circle recently launched their new track "Doors" which wins SAMA Award for Best Music Video of 2015.
For more of Faheema's work, take a look at her portfolio here:
A Small Selection of work produced or production managed by Debbie Bacher
Debbie Bacher has been a freelance Producer in South Africa, America and Europe for almost 2 decades. Her experience encompasses print & commercial production, and large fashion events around the world. Here is a small selection of the latest projects she managed for a variety of production companies before she launched Artists & Legends.
Her client list includes: Hummer, Reebok, Speedo, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Bacardi, Philips, Shiseido, Azzaro, Fanta, Synsam, Dove, Voltaren, Grey Goose Vodka, Elle, GQ, BMG, Vanity Fair, Burger King, Kevin Murphy, Millers Beer, NBC, Siemens, Skype...
Debbie Bacher produces the world wide TomTom Rider campaign.
When Debbie Bacher was asked to produce the print campaign and commercial for the new bike GPS system for TomTom, she knew she was in for an adventure!
6 days, 3 motorbikes, 3 mountain passes, 2 camera cars and all the toys!
Here are two of the videos. For a more in depth look, we have posted the behind the scenes photographs in a separate post.
TomTom Rider: Choose Your Own Adventure
TomTom Rider: Share The Excitement With Friends
Isabel Pinto Shoots the Cover of Vogue Portugal
Isabel Pinto is a world renowned photographer. She excels at portraying beauty in all its gentleness. It is her tender nature that brings out the best in her subjects, especially when working with children. Today, we celebrate her cover of Vogue Portugal, shot this February. To work with Isabel, contact Debbie Bacher at www.artistsandlegends.com
Isabel Pinto of Artists & Legends shoots the cover story for VOGUE Portugal