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spotlight magazine May 2023 cars, transportation and landscape photography & motion
Frankfurt: Frederic Schlosser
Frederic Schlosser is an automotive photographer focused on strong moods and emotional light. Born and raised in Germany, Frederic's passion is mostly about cars and design.
His latest work for the all-new KIA Seltos shows his artistic way of shooting cars. The conscious interplay of light and shadow creates interesting shapes and layers to frame the car. The campaign was shot in Sydney, Australia, alongside with the famous model Georgia Fowler. It’s about transporting a lifestyle and a feeling rather than just showing a product.
For BMW ALPINA Frederic photographed the new XB7 on the beautiful German island of Sylt. Dramatic skies and soft lighting are underlining the powerful, luxury car. The constantly changing weather situation on the island was a challenge which allowed only short time frames of natural light.
Both projects are photographed and retouched by Frederic.
Follow Frederic on Instagram for more.
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showcase magazine Dec 2022 germany issue 906
Frederic Schlosser car & transportation photographers
Frederic Schlosser is an automotive photographer focused on strong moods and emotional light. Born and raised in Germany, Frederic's passion is mostly about cars and design.
His latest work for Mercedes-EQ, Opel and Porsche shows his artistic way of shooting cars. A dark and moody series for the all-new EQS, a bright and edgy campaign for the new Opel Astra GSE and his most favourite campaign for Porsche. The conscious interplay of sharp and hazy gives his images the appearance of random snapshots. It’s about transporting a lifestyle and a feeling rather than just showing a product.
Follow Frederic on Instagram for more.
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spotlight magazine Sep 2022 awards 2022
Frankfurt: Frederic Schlosser
Title: Porsche 911 Sport Classic
Porsche is drawing attention to the new 911 Sport Classic with an unusual marketing campaign. This ‘icon of cool’ is opening a new chapter in the Porsche Heritage Design strategy, with the goal of bringing a past era back to life. “The wide-ranging marketing measures evoke the expressive attitudes of the 1960s and early 70s, targeting Porsche customers and fans,” says Robert Ader, Vice President of Marketing at Porsche AG. “As a collector’s item that offers great driving pleasure, the new limited-edition model is being presented on the Côte d’Azur and at other locations. At the center of the campaign are a large-format coffee table book of more than 100 pages and the reveal film ‘A Tale of Now and Then’.
The photos were taken in an editorial reportage style on the Côte d’Azur. The conscious interplay of sharp and hazy gives the images the appearance of random snapshots. It was conceptualised and produced by Keko Frankfurt. Frederic Schlosser was the photographer while Tim Michel Producer GmbH and UPFRONT Photo & Film GmbH were in charge of production.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2021 sport & fitness photography & motion
Munich: Ray Demski
Ray Demski is a Canadian photographer, director and DoP based in the German Alps.
Growing up in the rocky mountains of Canada, Ray always loved the outdoors, a passion amplified by the fact that from the age of 14 he spent seven years sailing around the world on a 45-foot sailboat. It was during this time that Ray picked up his first camera and ignited his passion for documenting the diverse people and landscapes around him, while also developing his skills as an athlete.
In his role as a Nikon European Ambassador, Ray continues to push the possibilities of action and adventure photography. Encouraging others to explore the world around them and always search for something different.
Clients include adidas, Audi, AOK, Black Diamond, Bogner, Braun, BMW, Callaway, Descente, Multipower, Nikon, Red Bull, Salewa, Siemens.
Represented by Upfront Photo & Film.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2021 sport & fitness photography & motion
Munich - Innsbruck: Jan Eric Euler
Jan Eric Euler is a German photographer, director and DOP working primarily in advertising. He specialises in sports, lifestyle and transportation imagery.
Born and raised in Germany, Jan has grown to be an accomplished visual storyteller with love and dedication for everything outdoors. He is currently based south of Munich close to the mountains with his family and spends his free time enjoying outdoor sports and travel whenever possible.
Fascinated by the fleeting moments of honesty, spontaneity and confidence, by the way light moves and leaves traces inside of us or by the sheer pleasure of being alive, Jan sees and captures life around him in all its facets. He brings a light hearted, yet thoughtful and well planned approach together with a fine tuned sense for authenticity, emotion and visual aesthetics in order to create a one of a kind atmosphere for his projects.
Clients include Allianz, Audi, BMW, FreeMensWorld, Jack Wolfskin, Mercedes-Benz, Nivea, SportScheck, Sport XX, Deutsche Telekom and Volkswagen.
Represented by UPFRONT Photo & Film.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2019 sport photography
Munich: Ray Demski
Ray Demski has always been a bit different. He grew up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains raised by crazy hippie parents, and was homeschooled. Really he just spent a lot of time outside!
At the age of 14, he moved with his family onto a 45-foot sailboat in Trinidad and set sail on the "Mangwana". As they sailed around the world, Ray trained in martial arts and took plenty of photos. 40 countries and nearly seven years later, he dried out a bit in Europe and started shooting professionally.
As a life-long athlete and explorer, Ray’s primary focus is action and adventure. Splitting his time between commercial work and expeditions to amazing places with intense people, Ray is currently based in Munich, Germany though you will rarely find him at home.
Clients include Adidas, Audi, BMW, Red Bull, Nikon, Patagonia, Atomic Ski, Siemens, Descente, Multipower, Rosbacher, AOK, Black Diamond, Bogner, Callaway Golf, Salewa, Sea to Summit, Sandisk, Adidas Eyewear, Sport Conrad, MTV, Braun, Broncolor.
Represented by Upfront Photo & Film.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2019 people & lifestyle photography
Berlin - Cape Town: Christian Doppelgatz
"When he was a little child, Christian Doppelgatz was hungry all the time. Literally. He wouldn’t stop eating unless all food was hidden away.
It was a Christmas Day in the early 80s. The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the air when Christian looked, captivated, at his first photography book. In it, the world‘s leading photographers had set out across the globe to capture life on film in a single day. Here he was, a little child only, in a small suburb of Cologne, yet these photographs took him on a journey into a vast and fascinating world.
And for the first time in his life, Christian forgot all about eating.
Ever since, his photography has been about capturing the wonder and emotions of that Christmas Day, travelling, exploring and creating genuine human connections with his authentic style. He has shot many photos, has been working for a wide range of international clients, and - luckily - some of them even feed him a cookie every now and then!"
Clients include Abtei, Aeroflot, Allianz, BOSCH, Campari, Coca-Cola, Costa Cruises, Fanta, Goldman Sachs, Homann, Lufthansa Magazine, McDonald's, Nivea, Reno, Telekom and Volkswagen.
Christian is represented by UPFRONT Photo & Film.
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spotlight magazine Sep 2019 food & drink photography & motion
Berlin - Copenhagen: Rene Riis
René Riis is specialised in food, liquid, and people. The award-winning photographer is known for his ability to portray both food and people and for his moody style of lighting.
A Dane, living in Berlin, he has worked together with some of the world's best chefs such as Alvin Leung, aka 'Demonchef' (Hong Kong), René Redzepi (Copenhagen), Kevin Fehling (Hamburg) and Sebastian Frank (Berlin).
René has photographed numerous wine and cookery books, including the latest Alvin Leung book 'My Hong Kong', as well as Sebastian Franks' 'KuK'. He regularly works for renowned food magazines like BEEF!, Gastro (DK), Australian Gourmet Traveller, GQ, Wallpaper, Le Figaro and PEN (Japan).
His advertising clients include Coca-Cola, Jim Beam, McDonald's, Edeka, Panasonic, Aldi, Samsung, Smart, Lidl and Lurpak.
Aside from commissioned work, René enjoys putting together personal exhibitions, projects and masterclasses.
René is represented by Upfront.
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spotlight magazine Sep 2019 cars, transportation and landscape photography + motion
Hamburg - Stuttgart: Thomas Motta
Hamburg and Stuttgart-based photographer Thomas Motta has been busy shooting over the last few months.
Featured in this Spotlight is a mixture of his recent shoots for Audi, Renault, Mercedes-Benz, Smart, Skoda and KIA, plus some drone shots from personal projects and a shoot for Condor.
Thomas is represented by Upfront.
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spotlight magazine May 2019 cars, transportation and landscape photography + motion
Frankfurt: Frederic Schlosser
Born and raised in Germany, Frederic Schlosser discovered his passion for cars and photography at an early age. He started working on commercial jobs six years ago and sets his focus on strong moods.
Inspired by film, Frederic has developed a more storytelling look for his commercial pictures and he also recently directed his first TV car commercials. With experience working in big post-production and CGI studios in Germany, he retouches most of his own work which allows him to be more efficient and maintain perfect communication with creatives.
Frederic lives in Frankfurt and when not shooting he spends most of his time travelling and driving cars; from racing to rebuilding his two Oldtimers, he is always driven by his deep passion for cars and design.
Clients include Audi, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Genesis, Hyundai, BMW, BMW ALPINA, Jaguar, Kia, Michelin, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Seat, Techart and Toyota.
Frederic is represented by Upfront Photo&Fim.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2018 sport photography + motion
Munich: Ray Demski
Based in Munich and represented by UPFRONT photo & film, Ray Demski is one of the most exciting action and adventure photographers working today.
Growing up in the rocky mountains of Canada, Ray always loved the outdoors, a passion amplified by the fact that from the age of 14 he spent seven years sailing around the world on a 45-foot sailboat. It was during this time that Ray picked up his first camera and ignited his passion for photographing the diverse people and landscapes around him.
As a life-long athlete and explorer, Ray splits his time between high-profile commercial work and expeditions to intense places with amazing people.
Clients include BMW, Red Bull, Adidas, Nikon, Audi, Multipower, Rosbacher, Atomic Ski, National Geographic Adventure, Bogner, Callaway, Salewa, Siemens and SportScheck.
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spotlight magazine Jul 2017 people & lifestyle photography
Berlin - Cape Town: Christian Doppelgatz
For Christian Doppelgatz, photography was at first just an excuse to escape the library while he was earning his Master's degree in Philosophy and Media Studies at the University of Cologne. However, being a passionate traveller, he increasingly enjoyed how looking at the world through a lens brought details into focus that otherwise would have been overlooked. It was a real sense of discovery, and he has pursued photography both personally and professionally ever since.
Both in documentary and commercial photography, Christian is always looking for that spark of authenticity that makes his images human and relatable.
He is currently based in Berlin and Cape Town. He has been represented by UPFRONT photo & film since 2016.
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spotlight magazine May 2017 people & lifestyle photography + motion
Dusseldorf: Bastian Werner
Bastian Werner was born in 1975 in Opladen. After serving an apprenticeship as an ad specialist, he attended the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund where he studied photography from 1998 to 2003.
He has since worked as a freelance photographer all over the globe, creating authentic images mostly for clients in the advertising industry. Bastian is based in Dusseldorf and has been represented by UPFRONT photo & film since 2012.
Clients include Siemens, Vodafone, Goodyear, GHH, Hazemag Group, Felix Schoeller Group, Beiersdorf, Lichtblick SE, BVB, Bayer, Bosch, Thyssen Krupp, GlaxoSmithKline, Henkel, Johnson & Johnson and Wincor Nixdorf.
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spotlight magazine Apr 2017 food & drink photography + motion
Hamburg: Christian Lohfink
After finishing his photography studies Christian Lohfink moved to Hamburg where he lives and works. His career as a professional freelance photographer began in 1991 and he now has his own studio located in the city centre, working mainly in still life, liquid, food, interior and people photography.
Christian's customers include Adelholzener, Airwaves, Allianz, Bitburger, Coca-Cola, Krombacher, Deutsche Telekom, Emmi, Gerolsteiner, Granini, McDonald's, Häagen Dazs, Ikea, Mövenpick, Nestlé, Nikon, Nivea, Siemens, Villeroy & Boch and many more.
Over the years, Christian has become a reliable partner for agencies such as Deep Blue, FCB, Jung von Matt, Heye, McCann Erickson, Mech, Scholz&Friends, TBWA, thjnk, Zum goldenen Hirschen and others.
With a high standard in quality and strong professionalism along with his unique work, Christian is also featured in renowned magazines such as Audi Magazine, Beef, Brigitte, Gala, Grazia, Home, Men's Health, Petra, Stern, Women's Health and others.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2017 global advertising photography + motion
Zurich: Jonathan Heyer
Jonathan Heyer was born in 1977 and after serving a photography apprenticeship, he began assisting various Swiss and international photographers. He founded his own photographic studio in Zurich in 2004, with a focus on advertising.
He has since received a number of mandates for domestic as well as international advertising campaigns and editorial work - all testament to his fascination with digital photography and photo-editing. Jonathan was also awarded the prestigious ewz-Selection award in the Advertising category. He has also worked as a director.
Jonathan has been represented by UPFRONT photo & film since 2014.
Clients include Audi, coop, Die Schweizer Post, EnVogue, FC Zürich, IKEA, IWC, Kleenex, Migros, NZZ, Ochsner Sport, Orange, Rivella, SBB, SWISS, SWISSAID, Terra Suisse, UBS and Volkswagen.
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spotlight magazine Oct 2016 people & lifestyle photography
Berlin - Capetown: Christian Doppelgatz
At first, photography for Christian was just an excuse to escape the library while he was earning his master's degree in philosophy and media studies at the University of Cologne. However, being a passionate traveler, he increasingly enjoyed how looking at the world through a lens brought details into his sight that otherwise would have been overlooked: A real sense of discovery. He has pursued photography both personally and professionally ever since.
Both in documentary and commercial photography, Christian is always looking for that spark of authenticity that makes his images human and relatable.
He is currently based in Berlin and Capetown. Since 2016, UPFRONT photo & film has represented him.
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spotlight magazine Mar 2016 corporate & industrial photography + motion
Dusseldorf: Bastian Werner
Bastian Werner was born in 1975 in Opladen. After serving an apprenticeship as an ad specialist, he attended the University of Applied Sciences in Dortmund where he studied photography from 1998 to 2003.
He has since worked as a freelance photographer all over the globe, creating authentic images mostly for clients in the advertising industry. Bastian is based in Dusseldorf.
He has been represented by UPFRONT photo & film since 2012.
Clients include Siemens, Vodafone, Goodyear, GHH, Hazemag Group, Felix Schoeller Group, Beiersdorf, Lichtblick SE, BVB, Bayer, Bosch, Thyssen Krupp, Glaxo Smith Kline, Henkel, Johnsen&Johnsen and Wincor Nixdorf.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2016 sport photography + motion
Munich: Ray Demski
Ray Demski has always been a bit different. He grew up in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and was raised by crazy hippie parents. Ray was homeschooled… Really, he just spent a lot of time outside!
At the age of 14, he moved with his two brothers and parents onto a 45-foot sailboat in Trinidad, and set sail on the 'Mangwana'. As they sailed around the world, Ray trained in martial arts and took plenty of photos. 40 countries and seven years later, he dried out a bit in Europe, and started shooting professionally.
As a life-long athlete and explorer, Ray’s primary focus is on action and adventure. He splits his time between high profile commercial work and expeditions to intense places with amazing people. Always trying to keep things a bit different, Ray is currently based in Munich, Germany.
He has been represented by UPFRONT photo & film since 2012.
Clients include BMW, Red Bull, Adidas, Nikon, Audi, Multipower, Rosbacher, Atomic Ski, National Geographic Adventure, Bogner, Callaway, Salewa and SportScheck.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2016 people & lifestyle photography + motion
Munich: Jan Eric Euler
Jan Eric Euler is a photographer and film-maker specialising in people, lifestyle, outdoor, commercial and portrait photography. Born and raised in Germany, Jan has grown to be an accomplished photographer, an experienced traveller and passionate athlete with love and dedication for everything outdoors.
He is currently based in Munich, but is rarely home and likes to travel a lot. Fascinated by the fleeting moments of honesty, spontaneity and confidence; by the way light moves and leaves traces inside of us; and by the sheer pleasure of being alive, Jan sees and captures life around him in all its facets.
Jan mostly shoots outdoor adventure and sports lifestyle photography and film, but is equally at home documenting culture and humanity or shooting advertising. In his imaging endeavors, Jan uses a variety of modern digital as well as analogue techniques - from 35mm up to ultra large format and alternative processes, such as the Wet Plate Collodion Process.
Since 2014 Jan is represented by UPFRONT photo & film.
Clients include DHL, Deutsche Post, Sport XX, AUDI, VW, Jack Wolfskin, Allianz, LVM Versicherungen, SportScheck, Telekom, Kappa, Chiemsee, Disney, KrassFit/XLETIX, Handelsbank, Die Zeit, Stern Gesundheit, Nido, Occhio, Smartlaw and many more. -
spotlight magazine Feb 2015 sport photography + motion
Munich: Ray Demski
Born in a small town in the Rocky Mountains of Canada, Ray spent much of his formative years sailing around the world. At the age of 15 he moved with his family onto a 45 foot sailboat with nobody having any clue whatsoever about sailing.
During the seven year voyage Ray discovered his passion for photography. Forty countries and a lot of learning later he started a new adventure into being a photographer. A life-long athlete himself and action addict, Ray focuses his photography on action, adventure, sports and dance.
He finds beauty and power in the human form, working with athletes and dancers to produce world class imagery.
Ray is currently based in Munich, Germany.
Clients: adidas, Audi, Red Bull, BMW, Bogner, Callaway Golf, Multipower, Nikon, SportScheck, Sport Conrad, MTV, Rosbacher, Mens Health, Black Diamond, Braun, Hanseboot, Evolv, Battle of the year, Chiemsee, National Geographic Adventure, Stern VIEW, Outdoor Leadership, Attitude, Six Step, Adrenaline State, Quarzwerke, Flying Steps Entertainment, and Quebec City Tourism.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2015 people & lifestyle photography + motion
Dusseldorf: Bastian Werner
Bastian Werner was born in 1975 in Opladen. After serving an apprenticeship as an ad specialist in Düsseldorf, he attended university of applied sciences in Dortmund to study photography from 1998 to 2003.
During that time he also worked as an assistant to several international photographers. Since then he works as a freelance photographer mostly in the advertsing industry.
Clients include: Bayer, Beiersdorf, Bosch, Burda, C&A, Caritas, Christ, dhms, DWI, Focus, Freundin, GEW, Goodyear, Grohe, Gruhner&Jahr, GS1 Germany, Hazemag, Henkel, Hermes Arzneimittel, Kinderschutzbund, Lindner Hotels & Resorts, P&G, Pelikan, Persil, Rinti, Siemens, Targobank, Technocell Vlies, ThyssenKrupp, Toni Gard, Toyota, Vichy and Vodafone.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2015 people & lifestyle photography + motion
Berlin: Jan Eric Euler
Born and raised in middle of Germany, Jan has grown to be an experienced traveller and athlete with passionate love and dedication for everything outdoors. He is currently based in Berlin.
Fascinated by the fleeting moments of honesty, spontaneity and confidence, by the way light moves and leaves traces inside of us and by the sheer pleasure of being alive, Jan sees and captures life around him in all its facets.
He shoots people, outdoor adventure and sports lifestyle (stills and film).
Clients: Chiemsee, Jack Wolfskin, Kappa, KrassFit, KWS, LVM Versicherungen, Occhio, SportScheck, and Telekom Deutschland.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2015 global advertising photography
Zurich - Hamburg: Jonathan Heyer
Jonathan Heyer was born in 1977 and after serving a photography apprenticeship, he began assisting various Swiss and international photographers. He founded his own photographic studio in Zurich in 2004, with a focus on advertising.
He has since received a number of mandates for domestic as well as international advertising campaigns, editorial work, and several fashion shoots for NZZ am Sonntag - all testament to his fascination with digital photography and photo-editing. Passionately engaged in the music sector and involved in several photography projects for albums, Jonathan was also awarded the prestigious ewz-Selection award in the Advertising category.
Clients include Audi, coop, Die Schweizer Post, Darvida, FC Zürich, IKEA, IWC, Kleenex, Migro, Migros, NZZ, Ochsner Sport, Orange, Rivella, SBB, SWISS, SWISSAID, Terra Suisse, UBS and VW.
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spotlight magazine Jan 2015 food & drink photography + motion
Hamburg: Christian Lohfink
Born in 1963 in Hildesheim, Germany, Christian Lohfink moved to Hamburg, where he lives and works today, after finishing his photography studies. His career as a professional freelance photographer started in 1991. Now, Christian has his
own studio located in the city centre and works mainly in still life, liquid, food, interior and people photography.His customers include Adelholzener, Airwaves, Allianz, Bitburger, Coca-Cola, Krombacher, Deutsche Telekom, Emmi, Gerolsteiner, Granini, Mc Donald´s, Häagen Dazs, Ikea, Mövenpick, Nestlé, Nikon, Nivea, Siemens, Villeroy & Boch and many more.
Over the years, Christian became a reliable partner for agencies like Deep Blue, FCB, Jung von Matt, Heye, McCann Erickson, Mech, Scholz&Friends, TBWA, thjnk, Zum goldenen Hirschen and others.
With a high standard in quality and strong professionalism along with his unique work, Christian is also featured in well known magazines like Audi Magazin, Beef, Brigitte, Gala, Grazia, Home, Men´s Health, Petra, Stern, Women´s Health and others.