As the winter sun tinges the west algarvian cliffs into soft light we head out to shoot a high contrast black and white campaign for legendary wetsuit brand O'Neill!
Olaf CratoJanuary 9, 2023
Hired to produce a natural looking fashion commercial with bodyboard world champion Joana Schenker, we headed to her usual stomping grounds and just documented her in her natural habitat.
Olaf CratoJune 2, 2022
During the course of the shoot for 'The Knife Maker' we had the occasion to shoot a few very hi-res images of his craft - we thought these would be…
Olaf CratoJune 1, 2022
Young up and coming surfer Sophia Strevens seems to have been born on the beach and just belong there.
Olaf CratoApril 15, 2022
We were hired to produce a short bio pic of a truly iconic character. The first time we met Hubs it quickly became apparent that a normal, run of the…
Olaf CratoJanuary 28, 2022
As winter approaches the shores of Europe we were hired for a quick surf/wetsuit shoot by the iconic US company O'Neill. The southwestern corner of the continent once again provided…
Olaf CratoNovember 25, 2021
In a surprising yet very welcome turn of events our lockdown short film 'State of Mind' featuring well known Kung Fu artist and acclaimed actor Paul Clark and the sound…
Olaf CratoMarch 9, 2021
MAR has been released just before the end of 2020 and has already collected an impressive array of recognition. The 'Best Istanbul Film Festival' chose Mar as the best Feature…
Olaf CratoFebruary 11, 2021
The Algarvian english language magazine 'Tomorrow' was among the first to pick up on Alex's story after his accident during the recent Nazare Tow In Challenge. It took some months,…
Olaf CratoJanuary 4, 2021
Project MAR has finally come to conclusion! The film is finished and now available on Vimeo on Demand. It is a look at surfing in its original form - love…
Olaf CratoDecember 8, 2020
While recently on assignment for the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen in the South of Germany I got to shoot some beautiful scenery in a narrow, winding gorge.
Olaf CratoSeptember 16, 2020
A journey into the mind - State of Mind is an audio visual story of imagination featuring Paul Clark, internationally renown actor and Kung Fu performer. Luis do Vale created…
Olaf CratoAugust 10, 2020
A mammoth project is finally drawing to a conclusion. 'MAR' is in the final phases of post production and will hopefully officially premiere late this summer. It is a look…
Olaf CratoApril 29, 2020
A quick look at part of a new documentary we are shooting. Lutz Schneider ist truly fun to watch on his finless boards and served as inspiration for a whole…
Olaf CratoJanuary 30, 2020