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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 outdoor, adventure and sports photography & motion
Innsbruck: Max Draeger - mountain visuals
Max is an outdoor sports and lifestyle photographer based in Innsbruck, at the heart of the Austrian Alps.
During winter he mainly focusses on one of his biggest passions, ski photography:
“Watching someone ski a beautiful line is like watching an artist drawing, and as a photographer, it is my desire to perfectly frame that moment. Over the years, I’ve worked with amazing athletes that I am truly happy to call my friends. I love how they see and interpret the mountain, a face or a feature, and the process of merging our visions into a beautiful photograph. A great ski image is always the result of teamwork at its finest!”
His clean, minimalistic yet emotional and honest visual approach is widely acknowledged in the industry. Recently he has been working for Ortovox, The Mountain Studio, One Way, Carv, Rossignol, Van Deer, Scarpa, evil eye and many more.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 outdoor, adventure and sports photography & motion
Munich: Michael Mueller Fotografie
Michael Mueller is a sports, people, and lifestyle photographer. With his photography, he aims to collect moments and emotions to narrate compelling stories.
His images depict visual tales of travels to distant lands, bustling cities, and serene mountain realms, capturing intimate moments that resonate with viewers. He relies on natural light and the unpredictability of weather to frame his scenes, requiring adjustment, flexibility, and teamwork to evoke atmospheres that resonate with the audience and satisfy clients.
Michael's recent clients include About You, Adidas, BASF, Buff, Concordia, DVAG, DKV Mobility, Dynafit, Lidl, Maloja, Odlo, Powerbar, Superdry, and Würth.
He is represented in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by Agency Neubauerschwarz from Munich.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 outdoor, adventure and sports photography & motion
London: Nigel Riches
Nigel Riches has a wonderful eye for looking at lifestyle imagery. His work is sensitive and insightful, both in film and stills, capturing thoughtful moments to joyous spontaneity. A unique style that embodies the beauty of life and the use of creative ambient light and colour, delivering engaging projects that tell the viewer a story.
His personal projects are driven through his lust for adventure and travel, capturing the beauty of the natural world and the people who inhabit it. This experience is wrapped up into every commercial brief, working with the creative teams to deliver their projects with his unique style attached. His work for leading ad agencies and world-renowned brands is testimony to his ability.
His talented crew have worked together for years and deliver amazing work in film and stills, Nigel has a deep respect for the people he works with and his projects reflects this.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 outdoor, adventure and sports photography & motion
Graz: Stefan Leitner
Stefan Leitner, originally from Graz, Austria, is an experienced commercial photographer with a diverse portfolio.
His expertise includes sports, outdoor, tourism, studio, and fashion photography. Stefan also provides comprehensive production services in collaboration with his trusted long-term partners, which include model management, booking, production coordination, post-production, film projects, makeup, and styling.
With a wealth of international experience, Stefan has attracted a prestigious clientele including Coca-Cola, FIFA, Visa, BMW, RedBull, Voest Alpine, Aldi, Bank Austria, The Ocean Race and more.
Furthermore, Stefan is known for making the best tiramisu this side of Milan.
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spotlight magazine Feb 2024 outdoor, adventure and sports photography & motion
Switzerland: APIX Fotografie
Alex Buschor is a photographer who loves the outdoors and spans the arc to achitecture. He did his training as a photographer in Australia. In the meantime, he has been able to gain extensive experience in photography and videography for over 20 years.
In collaboration with Mountainbike Magazine, Alex Buschor has successfully completed numerous projects, achieving exceptional results. His work has taken him all over Switzerland and beyond, where he has immersed himself in captivating stories and landscapes.
In addition to stunning imagery, Alex also excels at creating comprehensive visual content for various architects, real estate firms, and construction documentaries. His expertise and dedication allow him to create remarkable photographs that bring stories to life.
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showcase magazine Feb 2024 spain issue 948
Anatol Gottfried Barcelona advertising photographers
Anatol Gottfried, a distinguished lifestyle and transportation photographer, calls both Barcelona and Berlin his creative homes. With an unwavering focus on dynamism, Anatol has established himself as a maestro in the realm of automotive photography, infusing it with his distinctive aesthetic.
Since 2015, Toyota has been the global mobility partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In 2024, the games will take place in Paris, and in collaboration with the Paris Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Toyota is committed to making Paris 2024 the most innovative project yet for inclusive and sustainable mobility. For this purpose, it is primarily necessary to ensure that athletes, their families, staff, volunteers, and spectators can move sustainably and safely.
For this special occasion, Anatol has crafted a series that captivates the essence of Parisian streets. Collaboration with the talented team at Gybow Lights was seamless, together teleporting themselves from the dark studio to the vibrant ambiance of French capital. Using their innovative techniques, they were able to project the intricate details of Parisian atmosphere onto various Toyota vehicles.
Anatol is always eager for new experiences, driven by passion and available to work anywhere in the world. Have a glimpse at his portfolio on his Instagram or website.
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showcase magazine Jan 2024 germany issue 947
Stefan Hobmaier Munich Corporate, Industrial and Portrait Photographers
Stefan Hobmaier is a professional photographer who specialises in portrait and corporate photography, as well as brand narrative storytelling for agencies and companies.
Based in Berlin and Munich, his work is known for its modern and authentic style, capturing people's attention. He offers his clients multi-channel content by combining video and stills.
Stefan has a vast network of fellow creatives, which allows him to provide complete production services, from shoot preparation to film editing.His national and international clients nclude Audi, BMW, Osram, Bosch, Hornbach, Intel, Intrinsic, Google, ProSiebenSat1, MAN, H&M, Porsche, Mazda, Siemens Healthineers, SZ Scala, Siemens Energy, Trumpf, Epiroc, C3, Hoffmann&Campe, Territory, Condé Nast, Laut von Leise, Interone, Thjnk, Impulse, Forbes, Bloomberg Business Week, FourFourTwo, Haymarket, Stern, Redwood, Wordsearch Group, Tonic, Aller Leisure and various international clients, agencies, B2B and B2C magazines.
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showcase magazine Jan 2024 germany issue 947
Yuriy Ogarkov Barcelona advertising photographers
Yuriy Ogarkov, an established advertising photographer with German roots and Ukrainian origins, divides his time between the vibrant cities of Berlin and Barcelona. Specializing in sports, people, and lifestyle images, his portfolio, marked by a fusion of elegance, dynamic motion, charming atmospheres, and thoughtfully crafted compositions, showcases a unique blend of elements, each finding its own harmonious place within the frame.
While Yuriy has established a distinctive and recognizable style, his proficiency in technical aspects, art director's intuition, and a natural curiosity for experimentation make him a visual polyglot, seamlessly navigating across diverse photographic genres.
Yuriy's adept communication skills establish a comfortable setting for models, athletes, and talent, promoting creativity and an effortless workflow. His authentic understanding of individuals allows him to customize his direction, bringing out the best in each subject he captures. Yuriy's past experience as a model enriches his directorial talent, offering a unique perspective to guide individuals, even those new to being in front of the camera. This makes subjects feel at ease, contributing their best to the visual narrative.
Yuriy is available to work worldwide. Follow his work on his website and on Instagram.
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showcase magazine Jan 2024 germany issue 947
Christian Brandes Hamburg Lifestyle and Fashion Photographers & DOPs
"Ever since my teenage years, I have wanted to become a photographer. After my apprenticeship, I moved to Hamburg to start assisting Bernd Opitz. During the next five years, I was not only fortunate enough to work in incredible places with talented and inspiring people, I also discovered my love for film making.
By 2015, the opportunity arose to start working as a freelance photographer and cinematographer. To me, photography is the perfect way of living my dream, creating my visions, and making my goals reality, all while using the coolest gadgets.
I would describe my imagery as natural, authentic, and detailed. Currently, I am based between Hamburg and Munich with my family, but missing Vancouver and the light of Los Angeles.
Selected clients: Sennheiser, Leica, Volkswagen, Xiaomi, O’Neill, Hamburg Marketing, Morrison Bikes, Bayage Beauty, Rado, Baseler Kantonalbank, Economie Suisse, Coop, Gruner & Jahr, Vattenfall.
Selected social cooperations: Boss, Porsche Design, Tiffany’s, Mercedes Fragrances, Joop, Esprit, Zalando, Breuninger.”
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spotlight magazine Jan 2024 cars & transportation photography & motion
Belgium: Bram Declercq
Bram Declercq's journey in photography, rooted in Belgium, has organically led him to the niche of automotive photography. Initially captivated by the broad spectrum of photography, Bram found a special connection with capturing the essence of cars. His approach is straightforward yet profound, focusing on the real, tangible qualities of automobiles, from the sleek lines of their design to the stories they embody.
In Bram's work, photography is more than just a profession; it's a means to explore and appreciate the finer details of everyday life. His transition to automotive photography came from a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and history behind each model. His images celebrate not just the machine, but the passion and design that go into creating each vehicle. Bram’s work connects viewers to the heart of automotive beauty, grounded in reality yet artistic in essence.