showcase germany issue 836

Mar 2021

Julia Laatsch: Dusseldorf Corporate, People and Portrait Photographers

Julia Laatsch is an advertising, corporate and people photographer based in the Ruhr-area, North-Rhine Westphalia.

Her signature is a combination of well-composed perfection with a touch of imperfection and authenticity. Equipped with positive thinking and positive vibes, she thinks solution-oriented and always brings out the best of the subjects in front of her camera. 

She is totally in love with her amazing team, which makes it easy for her to keep a cool head even in stressful situations.

With the help of CGI - computer generated images, she is able to offer Corona-friendly photo productions to her clients worldwide by creating realistic environmental background images. 

She works nationally and internationally for various advertising, PR and corporate publishing agencies, as well as direct clients: H-Hotels, Volvo, Jan Kath Design, Ergo Versicherungen, Allianz Versicherungen, Aral AG, Okal-Haus, Valora Food Service, Agency RCKT, PM Publishing and many more.

Katrin Winner: Munich food & drink photographers

After completing her training as a media designer, Katrin Winner went to Nuremberg to study Graphic Design and Photography.

She found her professional fulfillment by combining her passion for good food with her artistic creativity and has since worked as a food photographer.

Because of the farm her parents own and working there with them over the years, she knows exactly how much hard work and energy it takes to produce fresh and organic food, so she‘s always eager to work sustainably.

During her studies Katrin gained experience at well-known food photography studios in Hamburg and Munich. After five years as a photographer, she decided in the beginning of 2018 to set up her own studio for food and still life photography in Munich.

You can follow Katrin on Instagram.

Jessica Zumpfe: Berlin - Innsbruck Sports and People & Lifestyle Photographers

Jessica Zumpfe is one of the few female outdoor sports photographers. Always searching for new adventures, the further out of her comfort zone the better, you will find her hanging underneath a helicopter or abseiling down a wind turbine – all for the best shot and perspective.

She focuses on people outdoors, capturing authentic moments and emotions, wanting to share her love for nature and sports. Furthermore, she loves to shoot this from and with the female perspective – and has been lucky to have worked with some real tough ladies.

Due to travel restrictions, she has moved her second base from Cape Town to Innsbruck.

Jessica recently shot for clients including TATONKA, Jochen Schweizer, Tchibo  and Wechsel Tents and has some exciting new projects coming up – so stay tuned!

food und text studios: Munich Food & Drink Photographers and Directors

food und text studios are known for their high-end food productions, both photo and video. Part of the studio is a spacious test kitchen - a hotspot for recipe and product development in Germany. Hans Gerlach and his team have been working very cautiously, but continuously, over the past year. Everyone is tested at all times, the studio offers lots of space to keep the distance. In addition, shooting supervision through shared screen and instant upload to the food und text server (to instantly check layouts while shooting) have helped to carry out long distance photo and video productions – with astonishing ease and comfort for team and customers.  

As a trained chef Hans is also well known for his food columns in Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin, the supplement of Germany’s most important daily newspaper. His weekly column is a Gesamtkunstwerk, illustrated by food und text studios with videos and stills. If you are looking for culinary or visual input with a vision – ask Hans and his team, they will have the right ideas for you!

Recent work includes commercial still and moving image productions for companies like Siemens Home, Manz Deutsche Backofen Manufaktur, Giovanni Ferrari, Milkana and Brunch cheeses, Del Fiore Organic Ice Cream, Herbaria Organic Spices and Lysholm Linie Aquavit.

Claus Morgenstern: Berlin - Mannheim People & Lifestyle and Corporate Photographers

Claus Morgenstern is a fun guy to work with, as they say. He is based in Mannheim and Berlin, Germany. In his own studio he is providing all the standards needed in these difficult times. For more than 10 years he is still around and always up for new adventures.

Recently he worked on NEO SHIN, a mixed project working in the first LED cave based in Mannheim, Cologne and Berlin. So new working situations are always welcomed.

Forster + Martin Foto: Munich people & lifestyle photographers

Renate Forster & Lisa Martin are a Munich-based, female photo team and they believe that four eyes see better than two. They are specialised in lifestyle, portrait, business, storytelling and advertising.

The advantage for their customers is that they love organising productions, have the right contacts in Munich and are very flexible.

Renate and Lisa are booked not only for their years of experience but also for their good mood on set - the most important thing besides quality.

With the new portfolio "colour up your life!" they want to inspire you in this monochrome world and encourage you to come up with new photographic ideas.

Visit their website to see more work and follow on Instagram. 

Bjoern Vilcens: South of Germany Corporate Photographers & Video Productions

During Covid times, Bjoern Vilcens' focus stays on supporting solopreneurs, small and medium sized companies with professional photography and film.

By doing this he helps those that are highly affected by the pandemic due to the lockdown. Bjoern is happy to provide his services (based on hygiene regulations), to different clients in Germany focusing on the Heidelberg, Mannheim, Karlsruhe and Stuttgart area.

Sabine Scheer: Dusseldorf Still LIfe and Food&Drink Photographers

Sabine Scheer is a photographer specialised in still life, food, animals and everything shiny, liquid, feathery, glittering, pink and fluffy. Since 2006 she is represented in Germany by Rockenfeller & Göbels.

With her "Flying Spaghetti" Sabine Scheer is the winner of the Spotlight Awards 2020 in the Food & Drink category.

By working from her own airy loft studio in Düsseldorf, founded in 2003, she never stopped shooting during the pandemic times and lockdowns. For her clients she offers safe photo productions which can either be remote or contactless with a small crew at the studio. And as seen on the photos in this Showcase from her series "soap + bubbles", there’s always lots of soap on set.

Check out Sabine Scheer‘s website, follow her on Instagram or contact her directly for your next project.

Lopez Foto Design: Nuremberg - Barcelona Corporate and Architecture Photographers

Francisco Lopez originally comes from classic advertising and studio photography, but in the last 15 years his focus has shifted to corporate, industry corporate, portrait architecture and interior photography. He is always on site and on the road with customers in companies, production halls, clinics, offices and houses to capture exciting moments.

Many of his customers appreciate his spontaneous, uncomplicated and respectful way of dealing with the people he photographs and portrays.

Understanding the interrelationships and production processes is also very helpful in order to get to the point in a short time, with interesting perspectives and the perfect mix of available light and flash light.

Even in these very sensitive times during the pandemic, demanding projects can be realised and implemented, as Francisco Lopez has proven with numerous works for a wide variety of customers in 2020 as well as in the current year 2021.

R2N Studios: Stuttgart advertising photographers

Andreas M. Räsch is the owner and founder of the R2N Studios in Karlsruhe in the south of Germany.

Andreas creates unique motifs for international clients. This includes all types of advertising photography, moving pictures and digital imaging.

"Our team is specialised in people photography, automotive and all kinds of advertising segments. Our technical know-how and creative work fills your message with emotions."

Andreas and his team of make-up artists / stylists and location scouts realise your projects on location all over the world or in their own 600sqm studio.

See more of his work on his new website and get in touch to discuss the details of your next projects.

KME Studios: Munich FOOD, SPORTS, PEOPLE & LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHERS & PRODUCTION

KME Studios creates images. Large and small; still and moving.

They occupy a former industrial building near Munich plus a bright backyard studio in Berlin - Hamburg coming soon. At the same time, their network encompasses the whole world. As a full-service photo and film production company, they are in charge of everything, from inquiries to the finished picture. But they are more than a production company, KME Studios are also an agency. Their specialities are food & drink, people & lifestyle, sports, and travel & landscape.

Among KME’s clients you will find ADAC, ALDI, BASF, bayernwerk, Butcher’s | Penny, ERDINGER WEISSBRÄU, Heineken, marché Mövenpick, Naturland e.V., OLYMPUS, Panasonic Europe, Planet Sports, SENEC, Sparda-Bank, Siemens International, SUBWAY, TERREX | adidas, Volvo, Weber-Stephen and Unilever.

They are based in Germany, but the whole world is their studio.

Check out and follow them on Instagram and have a look at the new website.