“A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it.” — Edward Steichen

Pavel Hejný is a celebrated advertising photographer and art director. His career in advertising has been marked by numerous prestigious awards, including six Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix awards, an Andy Award, a Clio Award, and the distinguished Lucie Award for Best Advertising Photographer of the Year. His remarkable work has been featured in Lürzer’s Archive: 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide many times.

With an extensive portfolio and strong collaborations with leading production houses, Pavel provides to his clients a comprehensive service, delivering photography of the highest quality.

While he calls Prague home, Pavel is frequently on the move, traveling worldwide to bring his creative vision to clients around the globe.

“My role is, above all, to communicate the message my client wishes to share. Through a visual dialogue, I seek to engage the viewer, capturing the beauty of what’s before the camera while embracing the magic of the moment. I aim to create curiosity and a sense of depth that resonates – building a connection between the viewer and the product is, after all, why clients choose to work with me.”

Pavel Hejný is an advertising photographer and art director based in Prague, with extensive experience and recognition in the industry. His awards include six Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, the Andy and Clio Awards, and the Lucie Award for Advertising Photographer of the Year.

Pavel’s work has been showcased in Lürzer’s Archive: 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide, reflecting his dedication to the craft. With a diverse portfolio and collaborations with leading production houses, he ensures clients receive top quality and a full suite of services. Though based in Prague, Pavel photographs globally, travelling the world to bring clients’ visions to life.

"My job is to first and foremost deliver the message that my client wishes to deliver. To do this, I use visual conversation, which I try to initiate. I try tocelebrate what's in front of the camera and of course I love the magic of the moment. I try to create interest and tension in the person looking at my photographs. My work is to create relationships. That's what my clients choose me for."

Pavel Hejný is a renowned advertising photographer and art director based in Prague. Throughout his advertising career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including six Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, Andy Award, Clio Award, and the esteemed Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer of the year.

His exceptional work can be found in the Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications.

Pavel has an extensive portfolio and works with well established production houses to offer his clients a comprehensive service and to deliver the highest quality of his photographs. Pavel is your man in Prague, and he is already working worldwide.

Pavel Hejný, a renowned advertising photographer and art director, is based in Prague but operates globally. Throughout his successful advertising career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including five Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, the Andy Award, the Clio Award, and the esteemed Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer. He personally received the Lucie Award at Carnegie Hall in New York, adding to his impressive list of accolades.

His exceptional work can be found in the renowned Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications, showcasing his talent and creativity.

With an extensive portfolio, Pavel collaborates with well-established production companies to offer comprehensive services to his clients, ensuring the utmost quality in his photographs. Whether working with local productions across the globe or remotely, he consistently delivers outstanding results.

Pavel Hejný, a renowned advertising photographer and art director, is based in Prague but operates globally. Throughout his successful advertising career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including five Cannes Lions, two Golden Drum Grand Prix, the Andy Award, the Clio Award, and the esteemed Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer. He personally received the Lucie Award at Carnegie Hall in New York, adding to his impressive list of accolades.

His exceptional work can be found in the renowned Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications, showcasing his talent and creativity.

With an extensive portfolio, Pavel collaborates with well-established production companies to offer comprehensive services to his clients, ensuring the utmost quality in his photographs. Whether working with local productions across the globe or remotely, he consistently delivers outstanding results.

Pavel Hejný is an advertising photographer and art director who is based in Prague but works all over the world. During his advertising career he has won many awards, including Cannes Lions (five times), Golden Drum Grand Prix (twice), Andy Award, Clio Award, and, last but not least, Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer, which he received personally at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Many of his photographs can also be found in the Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications.

He has a large portfolio of well-established production companies that provide full service to his clients and work together to deliver the highest possible quality in his photographs. He is also able to work with local productions around the world or work remotely.

Pavel Hejný is an advertising photographer and art director who is based in Prague but works all over the world. During his advertising career he has won many awards, including Cannes Lions (five times), Golden Drum Grand Prix (twice), Andy Award, Clio Award, and, last but not least, Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer, which he received personally at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Many of his photographs can also be found in the Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications.

He has a large portfolio of well-established production companies that provide full service to his clients and work together to deliver the highest possible quality in his photographs. He is also able to work with local productions around the world or work remotely.

Pavel Hejný is an advertising photographer and art director who is based in Prague but works all over the world. During his advertising career he has won many awards, including Cannes Lions (five times), Golden Drum Grand Prix (twice), Andy Award, Clio Award, and, last but not least, Lucie Award for the best advertising photographer, which he received personally at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Many of his photographs can also be found in the Lürzer's Archive 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide publications.

He has a large portfolio of well-established production companies that provide full service to his clients and work together to deliver the highest possible quality in his photographs. He is also able to work with local productions around the world or work remotely.