For foreign photographers or productions coming to Shanghai or anywhere in China, YYO is a one stop shop to manage all local production service needs, including professional photographic equipment rental, casting services, location scouting, transport services, and all other related needs that may arise across the varied demands of the advertising and fashion industry.
Advertising, Fashion and Editorial Photography Production Services
Budget Planning
  • YYo can assist in helping international clients plan realistic budgets for photography in China, as well as assist in negotiating best rates for talent, locations and other production expenses.
Studio and Lighting Equipment Rental
  • Relationships with leading studios in Shanghai and Beijing from small table top to car shoots, including daylight studio at our production headquarters, near Xintiandi in Shanghai.
  • YYO has access to all major brands of professional lighting including Broncolor, Profoto, Elinchrom, Hensel, as well as HMI’s and other continuous lighting sources.
Professional Digital or Film Camera Rental
  • Canon 35mm DSLR – 1ds Mark3, 5D
  • Medium Format Systems (Hasselblad, Contax, Mamiya),
  • Large Formats (inc Cambo wide)
  • Digital Capture – Leaf, Phase One backs.
Pre-Production Services
  • Casting – strong relationships with all major talent agencies including Chinese and foreign models. We can manage castings and provide video and/or casting shots to send to overseas clients prior to arrival.
  • Location scouting and management– wide knowledge of all locations in Shanghai and other parts of China. Scouting and location fee negotiations for pre-pro and budget planning.
  • Production Crew – access to best talent in Shanghai – inc assistants, stylists, make up, and set design.
Post Producton Service
  • Retouching
  • Print / Design
General Production Support
  • Chaperones / Interpreters – can arrange bilingual assistants to have on set to ease communication problems.
  • Transport – cars, drivers, vans available for rental.
  • Travel Arrangements – all internal travel, hotel, restaurant and transport arrangements managed.