The Close Up Team

Brought together by enthusiasm, our two founding partners, Felipe and Olaf, worked hand in hand on a couple of joint projects. Cherishing their harmonic cooperation, they established their own production company in 2012 - Close Up Team was born.

We love the world of images and events. It’s our passion and the spirit that powers us. As a team, we enrich our work with an energy that can only originate from love, dedication, and our professional experience.

Our name reflects our philosophy.

At CUT, we’ve got your back throughout the entire production process. Enjoy your time with us as we bring your vision to life!

We are down-to-earth and close to anything you need.

We speak: English, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, French, and Dutch.

Felipe Calafat

Co-Founder / Executive Producer

Felipe Calafat was born in Hamburg, Germany (1977). He grew up in Germany and Spain. He studied at the University of Hamburg and Media Business School of Hamburg and worked as a photo assistant in Spain, Germany and the US for several well-known photographers.

He moved to Barcelona to start his career as a photographer. He lives in between Mallorca, Spain, Hamburg, Germany and Miami, USA.

Olaf de Swaaf

Co-Founder / Executive Producer

After being born in Brasschaat, Belgium, he grew up between the Netherlands and Austria where he visited the American International School.

Olaf studied at the University of Heidelberg, the Lazi Akademie in Esslingen, Germany, and the Fotoacademie Amsterdam. Between 2000 and 2004 he worked as a photo assistant in Hamburg. He moved to Barcelona in 2004, starting off as a freelance photographer. Afterwards, he landed in Mallorca where he met his future partner, Felipe.

After successfully completing various production projects, the two of them decided to establish CUT and launched their business in 2012.

Olaf currently lives with his son in a beautiful village near Palma de Mallorca.

Carolina De Sousa

Line Producer

Patricia Román

Events Manager & Production Coordinator

Sophie Notare

Administrative Manager
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Mari A. Ros

Events & Production Coordinator
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Lola Romero

Location Assistant
Our passion
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BEST SHOOTS at the BEST LOCATIONS
Locations we love in Spain, Portugal & the south of France

The great cultural and natural diversity of these regions allows us to offer a wide variety of scenery, finding exactly what you are looking for.

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EQUIPMENT, PROPS & CREW - SUPPORTING YOUR PRODUCTION
Our photo and video production services cover all your needs

From the initial phone call to our office, to the culmination of your project.

We handle the entire production journey, start to finish, so you can leave everything in our hands, and focus on your goals.

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Events & unique experiences
Personalised and adapted to your company

Besides service production for photo and video shots, Close Up Team presents: CUT-Events! creating unique experiences for any type of client and audience.

We will find the right locations and logistics for your campaign, projects, and your EVENTS.