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
Artists & Legends Produces the TomTom Rider Campaign - Print & Video 2015
ITALIAN SPORT & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY DUO JOIN ARTISTS & LEGENDS.
Matt-Eric is a commercial photography duo based in Italy.
It sparks from the collaboration of Mattia Balsamini and Enrico Caputo, respectively committed to commercial work. They are not only a photography duo, they are project creators. They create involving and interactive ideas and then execute them beautifully. Artists & Legends represent Matt-Eric worldwide.
Please contact debbie@artistsandlegends if you would like them to pitch on a concept or shoot your campaign. They love to travel!
SELECTED CLIENTS, MAGAZINES & AGENCIES
1861 United, Adidas, AS Roma, Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, Barilla, Bertolli, DLV, BBDO, ENI, Fondaznione Telethon, GQ, Gran Cereale, Icon Italian Red Cross, Mari-Mo, M&C Saatchi, McCann Worldgroup, Merceded Benz, Monocle, New Scientist Magazine, Nissan Politecnico di Milano, Puma, Rai, RDS, RTL, Save the Children, TBWA, Telecom, Toyota, Unilever, Universal Music, Wired.
Artists & Legends Creative Management and Production House
Artists & Legends is the hot, new agency in Cape Town. Already turning heads both locally and internationally, its the agency to contact for top creatives both in Cape Town and Europe and any size production budget. The way advertising and marketing is engaging with potential consumers has changed, thanks to the internet. So has the production industry, revolutionalized by the digital world. Artists & Legends embrace these changes, by inviting to brands to connect with them for a creative brief, which will be coupled with the right creative for the project, and executed professionally according to budget. The in-house producer has many years of international experience, working with ad agencies and brands from Europe and the US, looking to escape the winter. Cape Town and the African continent is the place to be. With its diverse locations, professional crews, and incredibly favourable exchange rate.
The producer at Artists & Legends has been a producer for almost 2 decades. Her experience encompasses print & commercial production, music videos and large fashion events. After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, she returned to her home town to work in advertising. Little did she know that she would end up working for Tanya Townsend, one of South Africa's most revered print producers. Debbie's career has grown steadily over the years, producing massive print campaigns and TV commercials in Cape Town for the international market. Debbie did not stop there. With her global contacts, she has worked backstage at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York City and Australia, produced campaigns in New York, Los Angeles, Lisbon, Seychelles, Mauritius and Bombay, to name a few. Her love of travel and working with different cultures kept her on the move. She's worked alongside Sally Field, Rachel Griffith, Natalie Imbruglia, Ryan Reynolds and Owen Wilson. Her most recent contract was as the national Producer for Kevin Murphy in the USA. She produced 3 day fashion events across the US, culminating in hair and fashion shows for almost 1000 people. At the beginning of 2015 Debbie returned to Cape Town to launch Artists & Legends. Her vision: to harness her diverse, global experience and the creativity she has experienced on 3 continents, and to offer it to the creative industry in South Africa. The result: A progressive, forward thinking agency comprising of artists with their own unique voices looking to offer their vision to advertising agencies, brands and production houses both in South Africa, and the rest of the world.
Her clients include: Hummer, Reebok, Speedo, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Bacardi, Philips, Shiseido, Azzaro, Fanta, Synsam, Dove, Voltaren, TomTom, Grey Goose Vodka, Elle, GQ, Sony, BMG, Vanity Fair, Burger King, Kevin Murphy, Millers Beer, NBC, Siemens, Skype, Superbalist.
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Josie Borain and her teenage daughter, Willow, invite Superbalist into their log cabin.
Thank you so much Superbalist, for this very cool article about lifestyle and documentary photographer Josie Borain and her teenage daughter, Willow, who is our youngest star. She is shooting with Superbalist this month!
Below are the latest images by Willow Borain. We are excited to watch this teenage talent grow.
Click here to read the Superbalist interview:
What do Ferrari, Lamborghini, Tesla and Rolls Royce have in common? James Lipman - Now represented by Artists & Legends.
James Lipman is a London based commercial and editorial automotive photographer. For the last decade, he has photographed cars, trucks, aircraft and boats across the globe. He is well known among the industry greats. His clients include Rolls Royce, Porsche Cars Great Britain, Porsche Panorama magazine, Mercedes Benz UK, Alfa Romeo UK, Tesla Motors, Bentley Motors, Mercedes Benz World, BBC Top Gear magazine, Car and Driver magazine, CAR magazine, Citroen UK, Fiat Group Automobiles Japan, Honda UK, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor UK, KircherBurkhardt GmbH, Mazda Motors UK, MotorSport magazine, Octane Magazine, Vantage Magazine, Volvo Car UK.
James joins the team at Artists & Legends and is available for car shoots in South Africa, Europe and the Americas. To work with James, please contact his producer, Debbie Bacher at debbie@artistsandlegends.com. Here is an overview of his work. Click here for his full portfolio.
Ryan Kruger, Multi Award Winning - and South Africa's Young Director to Watch This Year - Joins Artists & Legends.
Ryan Kruger is South Africa's top music video director. His commercials are pretty awesome too! His work has been nominated by MTV Africa and his recent video "Doors " for rock band Prime Circle won Best Video of the Year at the South African Music Awards. Ryan's style is sometimes dark, sometimes light but always has a strong, cinematic narrative. His desire is to move more into directing feature films. We are excited to be representing such a talented young star. You can see view reels and several of his music videos on our website. http://www.artistsandlegends.com/moving-image/#/ryan-kruger-director/
Behind The Scenes with Photographer Josie Borain and Actress Kim Engelbrecht.
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.