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Spotlight Magazine
Joerg Schwalfenberg
Hamburg
Joerg Schwalfenberg has been a professional photographer for over 30 years. His work spans several genres, from portrait to corporate / industrial photography to architectural photography.
No matter what tasks are given to him, he always likes to tackle them with the highest professionalism, brings his point of view and delivers highly professional work. The company's own in-house post production and its good network guarantee short communication channels and thus little friction.
With a constant eye on the given budget, he implements the wishes of his customers precisely and on time - never without trying to get more out of what is required. His customers trust him because he stays calm in every situation and finds the right solutions. No matter where the customer wants to produce, the shoot will be organised - also worldwide. Joerg speaks three languages fluently: German, English and Italian.
In corporate, industrial and healthcare photography, Joerg incorporates his long time experiences from all genres and the customer benefits from his professionality.
Joerg Schwalfenberg works wherever his customers have projects for him - worldwide!
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Showcase Magazine
elbmodels
Model and Casting Agencies for best agers
By 2025, more than a third of all Germans will be over 50. Best Agers are one of the key target audiences in advertising. Elbmodels, as Germany's leading model agency for Best Agers, really understands this development, so since 15 years the age range of their models starts where other agencies draw the line.
Located in Hamburg and Munich, they connect experienced models from Germany and abroad with advertising agencies, magazines and photographers for movie and photo productions. The models embody the lifestyle of their generation, with a striking appearance and lots of experience.
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Showcase Magazine
Maground
Backplates & 360° Content
With more than one million background images and 360° HDR domes from around the world, MAGROUND is the source #1 for creating visual automotive marketing content at scale - also with tight budgets and timings.
Beyond any “classic” photo stock, MAGROUND has proven itself as a trusted partner in a modern production workflow. From implementing 3D-objects with the help of the most extensive 360° HDRi database, to creating full CG virtual environments for online experiences to organising worldwide on-demand photo shoots.
With offices around the globe, MAGROUND and its massive network of over 400 professional photographers not only ensures German efficiency, high design, and quality standards but also helps to reduce the carbon footprint.
In this Showcase:
- 'Purple concrete - minimalistic architecture by night ': new photo production
- Audi RS5 from all angles
- New Aiways U5 campaign visuals
- Mitsubishi campaign with people integration
- The new Bentley Azure convertible
- 'From Iceland with love' - a breathtaking landscape photo production
- The new BMW 330e driving shots
- Gybow - a new way to photograph cars virtually on location
- The Bugatti Chiron in Los Angeles, Lower Grand.
For more information about MAGROUND, current projects and latest photo productions visit the website, join them on Instagram or LinkedIn.
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Showcase Magazine
Michael Heinsen
People & lifestyle photographers
Siemens Home Appliances unveiled a new brand identity in 2018 and recently refined it in a global brand re-shape. Michael Heinsen created the visual identity for both campaigns. Photography was done at Vogelsänger Studios in Munich.
Within a free production in Los Angeles, Michael tried new techniques for a special image appearance. Distinctive color shifts and reflections were the result. Have a look in this Showcase.
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Spotlight Magazine
Jan Steinhilber
Hamburg
Here is a recent personal series from Jan Steinhilber, shot in Valencia and in his own studio in Hamburg - CGI support from NPixo.
"Challenging light situations are always fascinating and personal work is a great opportunity to show the ability to cope with it."
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Spotlight Magazine
Sergei Zjuganov
Hamburg - Tallinn
For Sergei, 2022 started with onboarding new and now repeat clients, EV startup Nobe Cars Inc., among others.
The year continued with a busy schedule working in studios and on location, creating social media assets as well as shooting advertising imagery for Toyota, McLaren and Cleveron Mobility. Of course, there was a chance to experiment and fulfill some ideas during a personal lifestyle project with Alpina.
“Some of the most exciting projects are still under embargo and I am really eager to showcase them at the end of the year!”
Sergei's team is keen on having new clients, both agencies and automakers, which means availability to travel all around the world.
More of Sergei's work can be discovered on his Instagram page and website.
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Spotlight Magazine
Miriam Lindthaler
Hamburg
"My work is focused on kid's fashion and lifestyle as a photographer and director working worldwide.
I use my coaching skills on set when I photograph kids, having a Waldorf and Montessori background. At work, my main intention is finding real and unique moments come to life through an authentic and lively performance of my subjects."
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Spotlight Magazine
Margaretha Olschewski
Hamburg
Margo is a unique combination of deep emotions, sensibility, spontaneity and authenticity. Her passion is finding that one in a million shot. She treats every shoot like her very first one, but does so with decades of experience. In her own words, this is the essence of her art:
“I channel my emotions into my work - I live whatever I capture through my lens. I chase authenticity, in myself, in my clients and in every picture I take”.
Margo knows that the key to a successful shoot is mutual trust, especially when she is photographing personalities.
“Every shoot begins with an opening up to each other. The question is: how do I pierce the surface we all see, to access what is underneath, while ensuring that my subject knows they are safe at the end of my camera lens - that’s the most difficult part of every shoot and the most rewarding, that’s where you find gold”.
“The first 10 to 20 seconds is where the connection forms, intuitively. But that only happens when both sides open up to each other. That’s why vulnerability isn’t one-sided and I don’t expect it to be: I open myself up to my clients, too. That’s where the magic begins”.
Visit her just relaunched new website.
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Spotlight Magazine
Margaretha Olschewski
Hamburg
Margo is a unique combination of deep emotions, sensibility, spontaneity and authenticity. Her passion is finding that one in a million shot. She treats every shoot like her very first one, but does so with decades of experience. In her own words, this is the essence of her art:
“I channel my emotions into my work - I live whatever I capture through my lens. I chase authenticity, in myself, in my clients and in every picture I take”.
Margo knows that the key to a successful shoot is mutual trust, especially when she is photographing personalities.
“Every shoot begins with an opening up to each other. The question is: how do I pierce the surface we all see, to access what is underneath, while ensuring that my subject knows they are safe at the end of my camera lens - that’s the most difficult part of every shoot and the most rewarding, that’s where you find gold”.
“The first 10 to 20 seconds is where the connection forms, intuitively. But that only happens when both sides open up to each other. That’s why vulnerability isn’t one-sided and I don’t expect it to be: I open myself up to my clients, too. That’s where the magic begins”.
Visit her just relaunched new website.
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Spotlight Magazine
Maground
Worldwide
MAGROUND is the go-to resource for exclusive imagery to create outstanding marketing visuals for the automotive industry.
Founded in 2007, MAGROUND has become a worldwide leader, enabling brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Porsche, Kia, Toyota, and many more to produce advertising campaigns, catalogues, and interactive content.
With more than one million background images from around the world, MAGROUND is a solid solution for creating visual content at scale - also with tight budgets and timings.
Beyond any “classic” photo stock, MAGROUND has proven itself as a trusted partner in a modern production workflow. From implementing 3D-Objects with the help of the most extensive 360° HDRi database to creating full CG virtual environments for online experiences to organising worldwide on-demand photo shoots.
With offices around the globe, MAGROUND and its massive network of over 400 professional photographers not only ensures German efficiency, high design, and quality standards but also helps to reduce the carbon footprint that is inevitable with traditional production methods.