germany Jun 2022

Avenger Photographers are renowned for representing a professional and creative group of photographers.

All of its individual photographers have been shooting new productions for C&A, Horror Vacui, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Oral B, Eucerin, FAZ, and Misereor, among others.

For more information about Avenger Photographers, the team and their recent work, visit the website or join them on Instagram.

Dominik Osswald is a Munich-based portrait and corporate photographer.

Being extremely passionate about photographing people as well as their environment, he produces high-class visual solutions for all sorts of publications as advertising, recruitment campaigns, annual reports, magazines and more.

His clients include: BayWa, Bloomberg, Christian Dior, Daimler, dpd, Facebook, Moet & Chandon, Sixt, TÜV SÜD Akademie, and Volkswagen Retail.

Munich-based photographer Rainer Haeckl loves capturing people, at work and spare time. Specialising in corporate, sports and advertising photography, Rainer is regularly commissioned to shoot for a variety of related projects by a broad range of clients. Putting his subjects at ease, Rainer shoots engaging portraits and captures real life moments in his unique and authentic style.

Before his career as professional photographer, Rainer worked as a graphic designer and art director. Therefore, he has a deeper understanding of the clients' side and needs in a production. Most of the post production work is done by himself.

Among his clients are leading global and local brands and ad agencies. Recent clients include BMW, GIGASET, smileX, RSU Rating Service Unit, miha bodytec, Watson Farley Williams, speedfitness, ACISO. He has a long-lasting working relationship with most of his clients.

Peter and Daniel, former instructor and apprentice and now partners in crime for more than two years, can rely on more than 30 years of experience in photography.

Based in Münster and Berlin, they and their team provide a wide range of clients from the advertising, financial, consumer and fashion sector with a complete production experience.

Next to commercial clients, focusing on free creative projects is a major motivation for Peter and Daniel, to enhance creativity and their photography.

From regular people to fashion models, from CEOs to craftsmen; available light or artificial lighting: every client gets treated with full attention and creativity to get the best possible outcome.

Recent Clients: Compo, PreZero, GuideCom, Hengst Filtration, BASF

Holger Puhl creates eye-catching product photography for beauty and makeup products, as well as beverages, food and jewelry.

Holger offers a striking, original and impressive style that brings new ideas to life with technical skill and creative freedom in an impressive way. His studio offers one-stop photography and post-production, so clients can get everything from one source if desired.

A whole host of global brands can be found in his client list, and Holger invites you to become the next.

Patrick Zasada captures interior and exterior images of commercial and industrial buildings.

With his company, 'Architekturfotografie-Frankfurt', he has primarily been active in Germany but also in other European countries for almost 10 years.

Patrick's focus in the field of architectural photography is on clear lines, enhanced shapes and details. His clients appreciate his clean look and the interesting perspectives, which provide a good overview and stunning expressions within an estate portfolio. The visual language of Patrick’s photographs is individual to any subject and related to its context.

Some of Patrick’s clients include Accor Hotel Group, Bellavia, Byodo, Continental, Circular Carbon, Chanel, CyrusOne, Ebara Corporation, Gerresheimer AG, Global Switch, Hessenagentur, Hilton Hotels, Interhomes AG, KT Bank, Medochemie, R+V, Vanguard Inc., Wimberg, and ZMS Zeppelin.

Jürgen Nobel works in photo production with a focus on people, sports and corporate, and he is bookable in Germany and internationally. Currently he is been working on a lot of productions in the field of employer branding and recruiting.

In this Showcase:

• Soccer player Christoph Kramer, Borussia Mönchengladbach for Kicker Magazin
• ETUF, Bundesliga for women's hockey, Essen
• Hornbach Holding management board, Albrecht Hornbach and Karin Dohm, Landau / Pfalz
• Kickert AG, CIO Christian Fischer, Heiligenhaus
• Nespresso Germany, employer branding motifs in cooperation with Beck Objekteinrichtungen, Düsseldorf
• Next Digital Group, employer brand motive, Meerbusch
• Nordex AG, supervisory board, Hamburg
• Von Buddenbrock campaign.

“To spend a nice time together while taking photos, taking the time to immerse yourself in the process of photographing. That's very valuable to me and that's how I want to work.

I would like to support my customers with my pictures to achieve their goals, to show them who they are and where they want to go and what makes them special."

Next projects for Stephanie are related to women empowerment: she is interested in women and their stories, supporting business women for equal opportunities, promoting and strengthening their self-confidence through great pictures. She is also working with customers who are committed with sustainability.

Stephanie’s process has developed after decades of working with leaders and high achievers from all industries.

Even in these special times, she has been privileged to create beautiful projects such as a new imagery for a medical center as well as the campaign for the German federal elections, of course under the current sanitary conditions and safety requirements.

References: Alliance Healthcare Deutschland, GEHE Pharma Handel, Nobilis Group GmbH, Daimler AG, Porsche AG, FDP BW, Cubicon Immobilien Service GmbH, Wüstenrot& Württembergische AG, Klafs, Schwäbisch-Hall AG, Voith, ElringKlinger AG, Gasversorgung Süddeutschland, N-ergie, Willems Eyewear, Juliusgarten, Bauchraum Gastroenterologisches Zentrum, Apotheke 55 and many more.

Claus Morgenstern is a highly sought-after portrait, lifestyle and advertising photographer with over 10 years' experience creating both meaningful and powerful visual stories.

Claus has an amazing ability to capture moments that feel real and authentic. He creates a relaxed vibe on set and everyone feels a part of the process.

Claus is based in Germany and available internationally on short notice. In this Showcase you see some work for Bang & Olufsen, Rimowa and a personal series for smart home.

Vishal started out to become an engineer, but a heightened awareness of the visual arts diverted his attention to the camera and its versatility. He started off by assisting a renowned photographer in India for over two years, and soon after he travelled to Paris and Hamburg to acquire more knowledge with respect to the visual medium; after that he decided to start off on his own.

Aspiring to carve a niche in the photography industry, he is well versed in fashion, advertising and editorial work. Vishal describes his work as the constant need to move and evolve. These characteristics of the ever growing fashion world reflect on his photography as well.

Boasting a background in graphic design, his work has often been considered provocative yet unique. His client and publication credits currently includes International and Indian magazines such as Vogue Italia, Adweek, GQ and Cosmopolitan, to name a few. Having worked with advertising agencies such as Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, Toaster, Wunderman Thompson, DDB and Mccann Erickson, among others, his current body of work includes brands such as Dove, Lux, Nokia, YouTube, Sony Bravia and Oriflame.

His work has been exhibited in the prestigious D&AD Awards (London), The World Press Photo, the Dubai Media City (IBDA) and Lalit Kala Academy.

Currently he has been selected as part of 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide 2021 / 22 by Luerzer’s Archive.

Dominik Mentzos enjoys switching between various fields of photography like advertising, portraits, fashion, dance and art.

"It's interesting and challenging to work in different settings like extensive large sets or intimate one-to-one situations."

Having studied architecture, the presentation of space is very important to him. He enjoys the process of lighting the set, to create a stage for his "performers". After shooting dance for 30 years, he still enjoys capturing the energy of movement, here to be seen in the images he shot for the Dresden Frankfurt Dance Company.

Other visuals featured in this Showcase are from his recent image campaigns for Juris, WDR Rundfunkorchester and fashion shots featuring Issey Miyake Design.

Recent clients include Lufthansa, Hengeler Müller, LesLunes and RMV. Dominik works out of his own studio in Frankfurt and is also engaged in national and international assignments such as for Airbus produced in France. Pictures will be shown in his next feature.

To book Dominik for your project, you can contact him via email.

Holger Maass, born and raised in Germany, has been working as a professional photographer since 1997. He started his career as a photojournalist and portrait photographer with assignments in China, USA, Tibet or Russia.

His series of celebrities including Nina Hagen, Til Schweiger, Yvonne Catterfeld, Barbara Schöneberger, Sonya Kraus, Jessica Schwarz are shown in various galleries and art exhibitions in Europe.

For a couple of years Holger has been focusing on fashion and portrait photography. He is based in Munich and Milano but doing most of his work in Liguria, Italy, and Cote d'Azur, France.

Manfred Heiduk is a German photographer who has spent many years in production locations such as Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro, Dusseldorf and London. He is currently looking again at the possibilities of working in these locations as well as other new sites.

He also respects what constitutes his work, which also includes his team and the constant challenge of looking for and finding new faces among the models for his assignments. He is always happy when he feels something special in the short time of the shooting and then the models follow a path of superlatives and today belong to the top models and actors. A good example of this would be the shoot with Kate Upton you can see in this Showcase.

Manfred also spent many years as an illustrator and creative director in digital media, and with more than 20 years of experience in photography, he is specialised in shooting and filming in extreme conditions.

Offering full-service international photo and video productions, his clients include Adidas, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Under Armour, Venice Beach, First B, Schöffel, Moorhead, Meindl, TAO, Anzoni, Teisumi, Globetrotter, Sportarena, FIFA, Sidestep, C&A, Karstadtsports, Boecker, Deichmann, Joy, Shape, Pro7, Metro Group, V-Markt, Jung von Matt, Grey, Red Shark, TWO and many others.

"High end retouching is more than the sum of client wishes, Photoshop skills and nice color grading. It is looking at a picture with your mind at ease because it just feels uniquely perfect.

That’s exactly what I am striving for when you place your trust in my expertise. Working with a retoucher should be easy because you know your project is in good hands. Your perfect match."

Maxi de Witt is a high end retouch artist with more than 15 years of experience, working out of her studio near Hamburg.

Clients such as Nivea, Lufthansa and Hansgrohe have already placed their trust in Maxi, as have the agencies Saatchi & Saatchi, Kolle Rebbe and Scholz & Friends. And maybe soon you will too?

Award-winning illustrator and author Sergio Ingravalle creates portraits and dynamic illustrations by working with watercolors, pencils, ink and digital drawings.

His client list includes Coca-Cola, Adidas, Juventus, Marvel, FC Bayern Munich, Peugeot and National Geographic. He has also collaborated with the German government to create illustrations for the 70th anniversary of the German Basic Law.

In 2019, he received the prestigious Red Dot and he has been awarded with a nail trophy by the Art Directors Club. His work has also been honored by international award shows like '200 Best Illustrators Worldwide by Luerzer's Archive 18/19' and '16/17', Communication Arts Award of Excellence, several times 3x3 Professional Show Winner, Society of Illustrators of Los Angeles and the new Freistil Book.

Lunik is a Berlin-based full service production company for different requirements in photography and video. Lunik’s international network allows it to offer all fields of production service worldwide, including art buying, location scouting, casting or whatever is needed for the perfect shoot.

In addition, Lunik is able to supply high standard 'making-of' film production, implemented by creative professionals.

Recent projects and clients include:

• Meatless Farm "So kurz davor…" with Daniel Gebhart de Koekkoek
• Opel Corsa 40 years campaign with Enes Kucevic
• Jack Daniels "Make it Count" with Wolfgang Zac
• Nikon - Nikkor lens shoot with Matthias Hangst
• DHL "Vogel Checkt" with Philipp Rathmer.

hetzner.Produktion have been searching for the ideal package for a very long time: the best locations; the best casting; the best handling. This has already been successfully realised on countless photo and film productions in Germany, Europe and worldwide.

"hetzner.Produktion can guarantee optimal service and support for every production, so that every team member can concentrate on the essential areas and contribute to the best possible result: that's a promise!

Each individual project has its own peculiarities, therefore also deserves the highest level of attention and an individual approach. This is what hetzner.Produktion stands for: maximum flexibility.  hetzner.Produktion is solution-oriented and do not allow themselves to be frustrated by problems, or even to be held back. The task is to recognise challenges and solve them long before problems arise. The target is to produce in a cost-efficient and results-oriented manner, aided by experience and a constantly growing network. Service and advice have priority, and nothing works without communication and consultation.

Recent jobs:

• Porsche with Benjamin Kaufmann, c/o Rockefeller & Göbbels
• Mazda with Patrik Johall, c/o Rockefeller & Göbbels
• eyes + more with Per Appelgreen, c/o Bosch Banrap
• Coca-Cola commercial with Lee Film BCN in Munich
• Eberspächer with Robert Westrich.

Fast Forward Locationservice are a radical and innovative location and scouting agency based in Hamburg, Germany.

They consistently aim to provide any style and look tailored to your production: larger than life or a delicate and intimate feel. Chances are, FF will have it ready for you. Or they are prepared to go hunting, and deliver.

New services include:

• Custom aerial scoutings
• Custom object 360° tours
• Custom aerial 360° tours.

Scout for location is always enthusiastic about locations - and about finding them! Delivered at the touch of a button, an unparalleled archive of 4,500 locations fits all types of production. Should there be anything missing, Nadja Pfeil and her team are happy to rush out in every direction to embark on a treasure hunt. Not only houses and flats belong to their repertoire - you can also ask her for lovely beaches, old railstations, mountain lodges or romantic gardens.

Many loyal, long-standing clients rely on Scout for location and its friendly service. A little brainstorming and 'out of the box' thinking is often the first step, so don't hesitate to call the company direct with all your location challenges.

Nadja and her Scout for location team are also happy to offer full production service and casting.

In this Showcase Nici shows her mystical stills, reminiscent of dream worlds with photographer Simone Rosenberg for Dynasty.

With Martin Müller, the simple, architectonic stills were created for KPM. Last month, a big campaign for PayPal was shot with Fredericke Weztels. The new standing washbasins by Alape X-cross and X-cut were photographed by Christoph Sagel.

Many new pictures were taken with Anne Deppe for Anna Badur, the three women complement each other with a lot of fun at work, which you can see in every composition.

If you are curious, you can see more of Nici's work directly on her website or contact her directly at +49 179-2091856.

"You can rent our backgrounds for your photo or film production. We have over 150 different structures and motives on offer. New ones have just been added!

Soon you will be able to rent backgrounds from us also in Amsterdam - stay tuned.

Visit our website, drop us an email and follow us on Instagram."

With its outstanding location and atmosphere, Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin is a landmark venue in the German capital. 

The newly renovated hotel offers 427 elegant rooms and suites – some with riverside balconies looking over the cathedral, City Hall or the famous TV tower. Plus, a stylish wellness spa and 2,750 sqm of impeccable meeting spaces. All these exceptional spaces can provide a wonderful setting for your production.

Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin is ideally located on the edge of Alexanderplatz in the epicentre of vibrant Berlin-Mitte.

Special rates for production teams, more info here.

Located just a few minutes from the historic city center, the Radisson Blu Hotel Cologne lies on the banks of the Rhine River. Discover modern and stylish interior design at this beautiful and recently renovated hotel.

The lobby covers a spacious 350 square meters on the ground floor and is designed to impress, with a modern flair full of natural light. It has direct access to the Paparazzi Lounge Bar, the centerpiece of the lobby. The sophisticated and stylish lobby architecture makes it a perfect location for your production.

Inspired by the art of Feng Shui, the 393 rooms and suites offer upscale amenities like heated bathroom floors or cascading showers. The hotel offers two dining facilities, the Ellipse Restaurant and the Bar & Lounge, both featuring local art and natural daylight and located on the ground floor.

Special rates for production teams, more info here.