Schärferaum in Bad Homburg is not your typical photo studio. Set in two former carpentry halls just outside Frankfurt am Main, it is a place designed to spark ideas. With its blend of industrial character, natural light, and open architecture, the studio offers an atmosphere that encourages creativity, collaboration, and new perspectives.

Ideal for photo and film productions, Schärferaum has long been trusted by creative professionals. Yet the venue has also become a favourite for companies and agencies seeking something different for workshops, offsites, and team gatherings. Its loft-style layout, vintage interiors, and adaptable set-up provide a balance of professionalism and warmth rarely found in standard event locations.

More than just a space, Schärferaum is a setting where people, moments, and brands come together. Whether you’re hosting a production, a strategy meeting, or a creative retreat, the studio adapts to your needs while offering a distinctive backdrop.

"Let’s talk about your ideas and create your space! Schärferaum – People. Moments. Brands."

"I’m Patrick, a Hamburg-based lifestyle and automotive photographer proudly represented by Wildfox Running.

My work is rooted in an analog-inspired, cinematic aesthetic that captures real moments with authenticity and energy. I believe that powerful imagery comes from honesty—whether it’s a car on the move, a product in use, or people in their element.

With a fresh perspective and bold storytelling, I bring new looks into the automotive and advertising world. My approach mixes lifestyle and product seamlessly. For me, photography is about creating a world that feels lived-in, raw, and emotional—visuals that move beyond the surface and truly connect.

Always open for collaboration, I’m excited to shape campaigns that don’t just look good but resonate deeply."

Andrea Zoltanetzky is a food photographer passionate about showcasing food at its most mouthwatering. Originally from New York City and now based in Berlin, she infuses each project with a bold, dynamic style that makes dishes and products shine. She collaborates with restaurants, chefs, and international brands to deliver visuals that are both striking and appetising.

With a professional background in marketing and advertising research, Andrea understands how to create photography that doesn’t just look beautiful but also drives customer engagement. From packaging designed to shine on store shelves to compelling campaign imagery and seasonal menu launches, her work is tailored to meet both creative and commercial goals.

Her client list features names such as Jamie Oliver Kitchen, Wolt, Lufthansa, and TiNDLE Foods.

Anna Fichtner is a German photographer specialising in lifestyle, travel, and interior imagery. She is recognised for her authentic storytelling, mastery of natural light, and refined sense of atmosphere and composition. With a strong background in people and commercial photography, she blends structure with spontaneity to craft emotionally engaging visuals.

Her extensive travels across Africa, South America, and beyond have shaped her agility, cultural sensitivity, and ability to manage productions seamlessly in diverse environments. She is trusted by brands including Nespresso, schlafgut, Weleda, Boffi, Naturkosmetik München, and Hotel Königshof München.

Anna creates high-end visual content for clients in hospitality, fashion, and architecture. She is based near Munich and available for international projects worldwide.

This is Showcase Germany: the latest news from one of Europe’s leading centres for visual media and advertising.

Welcome to the newest edition of Showcase Germany, featuring the talent and services driving the German commercial creative industry. This issue highlights the work of renowned photographers, directors, hair & make-up artists, stylists’ representatives, and rental studios.

Within this Showcase you’ll find an impressive line-up of commercial photographers across a wide range of specialities: fashion (including a recent Spotlight Awards winner), still life, portraiture, food, corporate, interiors, and more. We also feature the work of three exceptional hair & make-up artists and one wardrobe stylist, along with two rental studios — one in Hamburg and one in Frankfurt.

Our featured editorial comes from Munich-based photographer Eileen Jordan for Vogue Germany, capturing actress Melodie Simina. You can also discover more outstanding creatives in our extensive Germany Directory and in past issues of Showcase Germany.

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Stories of fracture, resilience, humour, and the search for connection take centre stage at FILMFEST HAMBURG, which transforms the city into a hub of cinema.

Close Enough presents photographic works by 12 women photographers from the renowned Magnum Photos agency. Marking the 25th anniversary of C/O Berlin, the exhibition will be shown in the city in an adapted and expanded edition.

Held every autumn, DOK Leipzig is unique among international festivals in combining documentary and animated film. Across one week, around 250 short and feature-length films, along with extended reality (XR) works, will be screened in Leipzig.

Magnus Meier-Röbke is a still life photographer from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, distinguished by his youthful and striking visual language.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Applied Sciences Dortmund in 2021, he specialised in staging watches, fashion accessories, and cosmetic products—always with a refined sensitivity for aesthetics, materiality, and composition.

His work is defined by a modern, fresh approach that reimagines classical product photography.

Felix Baab is a corporate, portrait and business-event photographer based near Munich, Germany. Entirely self-taught, he turned an early passion for images into a full-time career, shooting his first commercial campaign at just 17.

He works with companies of all sizes. From craftsmen and start-ups to major brands such as BMW, Salesforce, Rexel and the City of Munich, creating visuals that are modern, authentic and approachable.

Known for a calm, reliable presence on set, Felix combines technical precision with a natural, friendly style. He enjoys meeting diverse people and telling their professional stories, helping businesses present themselves attractively to clients and potential employees alike.

Robert Larsen is a Germany-based fashion and beauty photographer with a refined yet natural editorial style.

His recent work includes the cover and main editorial for Cosmopolitan Middle East as well as a 14-page cover story for Faces Magazine.

Known for creating visually strong, story-driven imagery, Robert has worked with clients across the Middle East and Europe. His approach combines clarity, emotion, and a strong sense for light and composition—making his work suitable for both commercial and editorial contexts.

After several years of successful projects in Dubai and the Gulf region, he is now expanding his focus back to the European market, seeking new collaborations with forward-thinking brands and publications.

Hair stylist Ben Mayer trained in the salons of renowned figures including Udo Walz and Falk Royss and is a certified L’Oréal colorist. Since 2008 he has worked as a freelance hair & make-up artist, now based in Munich. His clients include Maybelline, Biotherm, Swarovski, Schwarzkopf, s.Oliver, Adidas, Mytheresa, Zalando, Marc O’Polo, and more.

Wardrobe stylist Konstantinos Gkoumpetis, based between Berlin and Athens, works internationally across major cities. He creates innovative fashion styling for magazines, commercials, campaigns, designers, brands, and celebrities. Skilled at developing concepts and translating them into striking visuals, he combines a sharp eye for proportion with a focus on high-end fashion.

Berlin-based Nina Park is among Germany’s top make-up artists, booked for TV commercials, print campaigns, and international productions. She regularly works with celebrities and oversees shoots for leading cosmetics and hair clients. Known for her warm, open manner, she ensures the right balance of focus and energy on set. Clients include Maybelline, Nivea, Schwarzkopf, L’Oréal, Gant, Sisley, Douglas, and more.

All three artists are represented by Ballsaal.

Kateřina Sýsová is a Prague and Berlin based photographer working across advertising, fashion and portrait. Her images combine meticulous staging, cinematic lighting and a playful, intelligent tone.

Her work blends cultural references and witty conceptual thinking with precise lighting and production. She was named the best photographer under 30 by the Association of Professional Photographers, and The Guardian has written about her photographs.

Recent work includes the widely noticed campaign for Tanec Praha (featured in Lürzer’s Archive), art direction and photography for Periodenladen, and editorials for Mile Magazine.

On set she leads compact, film-leaning productions with a trusted team (stylist, scenographer, MUA), taking projects from concept and moodboards to delivery.