When asked what made him so fascinated with photography and what kind of photography he is most interested in, Ralf Tooten responds: "I’ve always been captivated by the action involved in photography, the way it pushes the photographer to their absolute physical and creative limits, always striving for the ultimate result. I believe I'm only as good as my last picture.

It’s also fascinating to collaborate with all these amazing people worldwide and to discover locations I had always dreamt of. I feel incredibly blessed to lead a life as an active photographer.”

Asked at which age he found out that he wanted to become a photographer, Ralf answers,” I was in my late teens when I met an architectural photographer and his assistant photographing a beautiful building in the city of cologne. At this times, photographer still used a huge technical cameras and had to cover the head with a black cloth, to be able to see the screen with the object. I got so impressed and interested of what he was doing, that I had to talk to them.” 

I learned that this photographer, as well as his wife, was dedicated architecture and portraits “masters” in photography. I was extremely lucky, that they gave me the chance to study and practice photography under their guidance during three years. Those years were very exciting and a perfect start into my lifelong journey as photographer."

These days, Ralf Tooten & Team is based in Bangkok and the most renowned luxury hotel groups, architecture companies and corporations around the world trust his expertise, his fresh and modern interpretation of the brand philosophy and visual materials for all channels.

Ralf Tooten is a multi-award winning photographer with more than 25 years of experience, based in Bangkok. The most renowned luxury hotels, resorts and corporations around the world trust his expertise and creativity, his creation of a fresh and modern brand philosophy and visual materials for all channels.

Apart from architectural photography, hotel and corporate images often rely on portraits. Ralf Tooten helps his models and protagonists – whether it is a chairman or a gardener – to feel at ease, which leads to stunningly beautiful and natural pictures. His attention to the smallest detail, his dedication to perfection while always keeping his client’s wish in mind plus the use of the most advanced technology guarantees smooth and seamless operations, unparalleled quality and breathtaking results.

The Tooten post production office in Bangkok takes utmost care of every single image to make sure the client is 100% satisfied with the results.

Clients include a variety of great brands, from luxury hotel groups to unique hotels such as Kamalaya Holistic Spa Retreat, Koh Samui.

Led by award-winning German master photographer Ralf Tooten, Tooten Photography consists of an integral team of highly skilled creatives based in Bangkok.

Tooten Photography is all about photography: architecture, interior, lifestyle, portraits, high-end retouching and pre/post-production.

"Ralf is the best ever in taking photos, I do recommend him anywhere around the world. A real professional with an amazing attitude." Magdy Anis, General manager of the St.Regis Cairo, Egypt 2021.

Led by German award-winning master photographer Ralf Tooten, Tooten Photography consists of an integral team of highly skilled creatives based in Bangkok.

All about photography: hospitality, architecture, interior, lifestyle, portraits, high end retouching and pre-post production.

Ralf Tooten started his career as a still photographer on the sets of Germany’s modern cinema classics such as Oscar-winning 'The Tin Drum' and is the winner of the prestigious Hasselblad Master Award in Goteborg, Sweden in 2003.

He has focused on architecture, portrait and landscape photography throughout his career. For his highly acclaimed 'Eye of Wisdom' project, he travelled for six years to portray the inner realms of spiritual practitioners and leaders around the world, capturing their auras as much as their visions.

As a result, the pharma industry discovered Tooten’s portrait skill and trusted him with a worldwide awareness campaign.

Combining deep passion and dedication with 25 years of experience in a wide range of photography from the great architecture of all centuries to the personal radiance of lifestyle and portrait, Tooten Photography intertwines the quintessential of their clients’ brand philosophy through the finest quality photography. 

''Every shot is handcrafted with attention to details and our clients’ wish in mind. Having partnered with many worldwide luxury hotels and resorts, that have trust in us, we have garnered a 360-degree understanding of functioning landscapes in the hospitality industry across cultures. This enables us to deliver seamless operations and to extract the finest outcome possible in a timely manner. 

The photography equipment is equally important as our dedication; in an ever-changing technology world, we use the latest equipment to ensure our clients’ key images are at the optimum quality. The primary highlights for hotels and resorts have been architectural, lifestyle, experiential, food along with detail photography. Tooten Photography also offers best-of-its-kind drone photography.''

Led by the master multi-award-winning photographer Ralf Tooten, Tooten Photography consists of an integral team of highly skilled and experienced producers, digital technicians and lighting assistants. On-site “the Team Tooten” will ensure smooth coordination and technical aspects of all the shooting management. The Tooten Photography post-production office in Bangkok, the digital darkroom, with skilled creative, specialised in hospitality’s beauty take care of each picture for as long as it takes, to perfection, until final satisfaction is achieved.