On the subject of the Corona Crisis, Christoph produced the haunting and atmospheric film #NOTthesameprocedure for Edelhof1514 during the shutdown, quite spontaneously and with a small team. Based on the commonly known film "Dinner for One", the story about the topic of how to keep in touch with the elderly during the Corona crisis and how it can be alleviated with the help of modern technology was created. All necessary and required hygiene rules were strictly adhered to.

In sunny Cape Town, Christoph realised in his usual authentic lifestyle style, at the beginning of the year, a cheerful, atmospheric story entitled "Rooftop Party". A refreshing drink - the South African cider "Hunters" was presented in a colourful and atmospheric way with a lot of zest for life. The story shows the carefree life in South Africa, which we hope to experience again soon.

Thanks to his interest in people, Christoph Siegert can connect with you very quickly. This gift helps him immensely with the implementation of his projects in the field of film and photo, which he has recently been able to realise through stories that are told in beautiful atmospheric images.

Christoph produced an image film for the advertising agency, 2do Marketing Services. In Christoph's characteristically atmospheric and warm tones, he humorously stages the different facets of how advertising agencies work. A nice challenge in this case was his directorial work with only children as actors, which he mastered with flying colours! But you should see for yourself.

Christoph photographed and directed for the hearing aid manufacturer Optimus Schmelzer. With “storytelling at its best”, the “Excellent Day” commercial shows that small and inconspicuous hearing aids can do much more than just make sounds louder. Christoph proves here with sensitive instructions that even silent punch lines can carry a film.

The agency modus werbung, Hamburg, commissioned Christoph with the realisation of a photo campaign and two accompanying films for their client W. L. Gore & Associates GmbH (GORE-TEX). Work clothing with arc protection should be presented authentically and in a real work environment. The challenge was to present an ordinary work situation in an extraordinary way. In addition, very similar imagery and looks had to be designed for film and photo motifs to establish a consistent campaign look. In his dual function as photographer and director, Christoph is at home with both types of media and was, therefore, able to implement these tasks for the GORE® PYRAD® clothing in a targeted manner.

Christoph made two atmospheric lifestyle films for his client Witt-Weiden. The umbrella campaign "Fashion that likes me" is developed and managed by the Communicators agency. In the two films, Christoph shows once again that as a director he can motivate his actors, even in a tight period of 20 seconds. The films portray happy, almost high-spirited women who enjoy life, thanks to the well-being fashion from Witt-Weiden. Corresponding to the shoot, Christoph also photographed the campaign image therefore could ensure that the entire campaign had the same aesthetic style.

Christoph Siegert has been voted one of the '200 Best Advertising Photographers in the World' in 2020. As in 2013 and 2019, the international jury at Lürzer's Archive selected him among the leading advertising photographers.

His series 'Natürlich Hamburg!' - a large-scale nature conservation project commissioned by the Authority for Environment and Energy (Behörde für Umwelt und Energie) - gained him the recognition once again. His combination of landscape photography and people photography convinced the jury.

Christoph has photographed various projects in the field of medical technology for international group Philips. Despite the technical theme, most of the motifs for the 'Trilogy Evo' ventilator focus on people's emotional relationships.

In this Spotlight, Christoph show us his images that have won recent awards, magazine editorials as well as this summer's campaigns.

Thanks to his series of portraits for BEEF magazine he has been selected by Lürzers Magazine as one of the 200 best Advertising Photographers worldwide in 2018/19. A title that was awarded to him already in 2012/13.

A film he made for the Loki Schmidt Foundation has won Christoph a golden palm at the International Deauville Green Awards. In just over 60 seconds, the film shows the work of the this environmental foundation, translated into symbolic scenes.

Christoph has also photographed the cover of the first issue for the new German magazine Gute Jahre.

Finally, he includes a personal project, "A day at the sea" which captures a couple as they spend a long beautiful summer on the beach in a series of emotive scenes.

To make sure that wild, horticultural greenery can grow together even more closely in Hamburg, the Departement for Environment and Energy (BUE) has set itself the goal of creating more biodiversity in parks and nature reserves as well as more recreational value for people. Of course, Christoph Siegert was very happy to meet this challenge and accompanied nature lovers to their favourite places.

Christoph was drawn back in to the city for the Lührmann Real Estate 'Follow Me' campaign, producing a set of lifestyle images we'd be happy to follow!

Featured in this Showcase are combined videos and pictures highlighting the sustainable projects for Kitechild and Loki Schmidt Foundation.

As a photographer and film designer, it is important for Christoph Siegert to offer an imagery from one source.

Kitechild, a NGO from Los Angeles, has developed projects within several orphanages in Kenya. Christoph Siegert’s visual language highlights the emotional aspects and the positive impact on the children in several photo motifs and a film. The film has won a Silver Finalist Award at the International Deauville Green Awards this year. Among 370 film entries the jury chose the film, 'Kitechild - Kenya', as one of the winners in the 'Social Responsibility' category.

For the Loki Schmidt Foundation Christoph created image motifs that, with an emotional approach and concentration on the people in nature, aroused the interest of the viewers for the foundation. This is followed by the image film of the foundation, which is committed to the preservation of rare plants and animals throughout Germany.

The personal and emotional view of customers on "their" Fleischgrossmarkt Hamburg form the leitmotif for the image film about the Hamburg Meat Market. There are surprising views of Europe's largest meat trade centre after Les Halles in Paris. Full of detail and filmed in an authentic DSLR style, Christoph Siegert gives the viewer an inner regard of this microcosm, which works 24 hours, 365 days a year in the heart of Hamburg.

Edelhof received two awards for the image film 'Edelhof1514' at the Deauville Green Awards 2015: The Gold Award as 'Best Film' in the category 'Agriculture and Sustainable Management', as well as the main prize 'EcoProd' for the most environmentally friendly production of the festival.

Christoph photographed and filmed for Postbank's unusual, attention-grabbing employee campaign. The films are now available online: featured in this Spotlight is the exclusive directors cut.

Hard-working conditions require reliable solutions. The Dräger X-plore® 8000 combines easy handling with intelligent electronics for maximum safety. This way, employees can fully concentrate on their immediate tasks.

Good service is given to everyone who pre-orders at Mahlberg and Meyer, regardless of whether the watch was bought from them. This film looks behind the scenes of the company's workshop.

For the introduction of Volkswagen Genuine Oil, Christoph Siegert photographed satisfied drivers who count on obtaining full power and the highest quality via their commercial vehicles thanks to their choice of engine oil.

"Edelhof - the name sounds like a fairy tale, but the true story is almost more beautiful. In the rural landscape at the edge of the Harz is this listed manor house, a half-timbered building dating from 1514. The estate has been family-owned for four generations. The Edelhof includes a courtyard garden and idyllic orchards within surrounding nature reserves. There grow such wonderful old varieties as Schöner von Nordhausen, Laxton Superb and peach red summer apples. Together with friends and like-minded people, as part-time farmers we have devoted ourselves for a number of years to these old trees and to the tasty variety of their fruit, making the Edelbrand distillates, fruit jellies, Chutneys and juice from genuine local fruit varieties."

On the occasion of the International POS campaign of Nivea Sun and FCB, Hamburg Christoph and his team turned to sunny Portugal. Evocative images produced on the beach south of Lisbon entice the viewer to spend more time with family and of course, care more for sun kissed skin.

For Loki Schmidt Foundation, Christoph Siegert photographed visually arresting motifs for the current image campaign. The motifs are designed to stimulate an emotional appeal and focus on the people in nature as well as the interest of the viewer for the Loki Schmidt Foundation. The Foundation was established by the wife of the former, recently deceased Chancellor of the Federal Republic Helmut Schmidt. The aim of the Foundation is to preserve rare plants and the unique nature throughout Germany.

The Fruit Vendors are Christoph's contribution to the current BFF (Bund freelance photographer and film designers Germany) exhibition in Berlin entitled "Reduction." The interior of a car serves as screen for a highly emotional sales processes. The Fruit Vendors have emerged along the highway north of Nairobi, Kenya, in a photo project for an NGO.

Each summer draws to an end at some point - in contrast to the barbecue season! Colder temperatures make a hot grate even more tempting, therefore for BEEF! Magazine Christoph Siegert staged a fine winter grill on the Schnalstal Glacier in the Italian Alps. At a height of more than 2880m above sea-level, his team arranged a fine selection of grill scenes - not forgetting that they also enjoyed a lot to eat inside their huts!

For the current nationwide A.T.U car workshops PoS campaign, Christoph shot vivid motifs from everyday life. For three days, an A.T.U branch in Munich was converted into a photo studio. "Thanks to all employees for their dedicated support!"

Clients commission Christoph Siegert to shoot both photo and film work. "One campaign - one handwriting: the synergy of photo and film saves on costs and time, and secures a uniformity across all imagery."

Featured in this Showcase are film and photo work for Elbler Organic Apple Cider, an employee campaign for Postbank, and the Emco Scooter campaign.

This year Christoph also won several awards in both film and photography - two trophies at the Deauville International Film Festival for his contribution 'Edelhof1514' - the Gold Totem for best production in the category Agriculture & Green Economics, and the Special Award 'Ecoprod' for Best Eco-responsible Film Production - and a Gregor International Calendar Award for the 'Traumkalenderbuch' shoot for Stiftung Mensch.

Further jobs featured in this Showcase include videos for jewellery company Mahlberg & Meyer (distributor for Rolex) and Dräger X-plore 8000, advertising print campaigns for DanCenter, Deutsche Bahn (City Night Line) and the Orlen Group (Star Cafés and petrol stations), and a celebrity shoot with former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.

Christoph Siegert's recent project 'Traumkalenderbuch' (Dream Calendar Book) for Stiftung Mensch received a gregor international calendar award. The 'Traumkalenderbuch' contains 12 portraits of the foundation's staff staged in connection with their personal desires or dreams. 'Traumkalenderbuch' beat 650 published submissions and was created in cooperation with advertising agency Schmidt Ohm & Partner and print shop Eversfrank.

For the new PLEXIGLAS wood deck board by Evonik, which improves the conventional deck board, Christoph changed the perspective to focus on the essentials. Agency: Intermotion.

For the Loki Schmidt Foundation and the launch of the book 'Die Blumen des Jahres' (The Flowers of the Year), Christoph shot portraits of former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and the foundation's CEO, Mr. Axel Jahn.

Christoph also filmed an unusual, eye-catching employer branding campaign for Postbank by Hamburg agency weigertpirouzwolf (WPW). He chose a cast of young talent for the film, which moves away from popular stereotypes of the typical banker, remaining as normal and complex as Postbank customers themselves.

The Christoph Siegert team is incredibly proud to have won two awards with their first entry at the Deauville International Film Festival. 'Edelhof1514 - Homemade Delicacies' brought home two trophies: 

• The GOLD TOTEM  -  to the best production in the category agriculture & green economics
• The Special Award ''Ecoprod''  -  for the best
  eco-responsible film production

"It was our aim to show the most authentic view of the Edelhof1514 project and we are quite glad that we have been selected in an international Film Festival from 300 entries winning a first price, the ''GOLD TOTEM''. 

The international festival celebrates film productions and businesses, institutions and state establishments working with the themes of environment and sustainability.

Also featured in this Showcase is work for Emco Scooters shot in the scenic bathing and nature resort of Munsterland. Christoph shot the company's electro-scooters with a modern Instagram look.

Christoph Siegert photographed and filmed for an eye-catchingly unusual employer campaign from Postbank. Weigertpirouzwolf (WPW) from Hamburg were responsible for implementing the campaign, while Christoph relied on a gallery of young talents who do not conform to the usual stereotypes of the typical banker - instead they were as normal and complex as Postbank customers themselves.

Christoph also recently shot images for the Orlen Group, specifically in and around the Star cafes in petrol stations. These sunny, friendly locations were shown in a number of different aspects and were used as part of the company’s Web presence. Ad agency BBS and online agency deep blue accompanied the process. 

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of some of its municipal parks, the City of Hamburg held various events and launched a photo competition. Christoph was commisioned to take shots advertising these events and exploring the boundaries between green spaces and city life. He was also a member of the jury in conjunction with the Hamburg Office for the Environment and City Planning.

Featured in this Spotlight is recent work by Christoph Siegert, including the Dräger X-plore 8000. To test the brand-new breathing apparatus its product manager wore it in a carwash. Christoph headed the production alongside the creative team from agency Pixelpark. So far, the video has gained over 380,000 likes on his Facebook page!

For fruit agents Global Fruit Point, Christoph shot life in the vineyards where grapes are harvested before being shipped around the world. In his images, we get an insight into working under the vines as well as the music and musings that accompany daily life.

Together with the agency husare, a coherent concept for photo and film shoots was developed featuring the modern lifestyle of e-scooters. Christoph shot both photos and videos for emco's new electro-scooter campaign, and with eight film clips in a modern Instagram look created the emco reel.

Christoph also shot at authorised Rolex distributor and service point jeweller Mahlberg & Meyer, capturing the atmosphere behind the scenes. The concepts for four films were created and filmed on location in northern Germany.

Being on the road this summer for Orlen, Christoph photographed petrol stations all over Germany. Finally, he filmed the star team at Vattenfall Cyclassics featuring both the company's national and international CEOs.

Bags packed and vans loaded up with lanterns, beach blankets and thermos flasks: Christoph Siegert headed off to Denmark to shoot sandy beaches and sunlit moments. During the summer, Christoph shot hundreds of motifs - family fun, elderly couples out for a walk, children playing in the water, and many more. The agency VSF&P supervised the shoot for DanCenter holiday homes.

With the publication of the fabulous Stiftung Mensch calendar a dream has come true. 12 images show the inhabitants of the assisted living programme playing out their hearts' desires. This touching series of portraits was a long-term project combining Christoph’s photography, Susanne Altenburg’s vision, and lavish layouts from the ad agency SOP. An exhibition of the images is planned for later in the year.