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Severin Wendeler is a production team built around a simple idea, great creative visions deserve great execution. Since 2009, Severin and Wendeler have produced and supported international photographers and directors, drawing on a long solo journey through advertising and media before joining forces.

With a focus on people and transportation, they produce still and moving content for TV, print, out of home, online and social media. Projects can be real or virtual, shot with lenses or built through CGI, and when useful, supported by AI. Their experienced CGI, post, artificial craft, film and photo producers work internationally with a carefully selected roster of visual artists and a hand picked team, always aiming for the strongest possible creative result.

From organising production details to shaping the final delivery, they keep projects on budget and on time, without losing sight of the original idea.

Emeis Deubel is a Berlin-based artist management agency founded in 2009 by Konrad Florian Emeis and Jan Deubel. The agency represents a curated roster of photographers and directors with a strong focus on high-end advertising.

Emeis Deubel connects creative talent with leading brands and agencies, supporting projects from initial briefing to final delivery. While not operating as a production company, the agency prepares production quotes, collaborates closely with external production partners, and supervises all communication to ensure the successful fulfillment of the agency’s brief.

Over the years, Emeis Deubel has worked with many of the world’s leading agencies and brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Adidas, Samsung, BMW, Lufthansa, Telekom, and Vitra, among others.

Leo Rohrsetzer is an advertising photographer working globally. Beyond his work, he is known for creating a relaxed, human atmosphere on set where people feel comfortable and focused. Good tunes are always part of the shoot, helping teams find a natural rhythm and enjoy the process as much as the outcome.

He works with international brands and editorial teams, including Nivea, Avène, Wella, Calvin Klein, Mercedes-Benz, and Cosmopolitan, collaborating with diverse crews across cultures and locations worldwide.

Leo values trust, clear communication, and positive energy, believing that strong images stem from genuine connections between people.

When you work with Andy Räsch, you're not just hiring a photographer—you're gaining a complete production partner dedicated to making your brand stand out. From his 600 m² studio in Karlsruhe, Andy transforms concepts into compelling visual campaigns that capture attention and drive results. Whether you need the controlled perfection of studio work or the authentic energy of on-location shoots, he delivers imagery that tells your brand's story with cinematic impact.

Andy's team handles everything—location scouting, permits, logistics, and on-ground management—so you can focus on your vision while they handle the complexity. With experienced crews and deep local knowledge across southern Germany, your project stays on schedule and on budget.

Working alongside skilled stylists and set builders, Andy creates campaigns that don't just look beautiful: they perform. His approach combines dramatic, scenic lighting with narrative-driven composition to create images that resonate with your audience and elevate your brand positioning.

"Let's discuss how we can bring your next campaign to life. Whether you're launching a new product, refreshing your brand identity, or need standout visuals that convert, I am here to make it happen."

Ben & Martin, aka BAM, are a Germany-based duo of photographers and directors specialising in lifestyle-driven automotive storytelling. Their images pulse with energy, light-soaked, and seemingly spontaneous, while quietly revealing the precision and planning behind every frame.

Movement and light are core tools in BAM’s visual language, paired with a strong affection for candid portraiture and a refined snapshot aesthetic that feels authentic and lived-in. Working worldwide, they collaborate with leading automotive brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Volkswagen, Ford, Audi, or Mazda.

Most recently, BAM shot the global launch campaign for the Mazda CX-60e, set to release very soon. Upcoming projects also include the new visual identity campaign for MINI and a secret concert car shoot for Toyota.

Stay tuned.

Frank Reinhold delivers visual storytelling for annual reports and strategic corporate communications. With an eye for clean lines and authentic portraits, he translates complex identities into a clear and high-end visual language.

Having worked on location in over 50 countries across all continents, Frank brings a global perspective and absolute reliability to every production. He supports agencies and organisations in making excellence visible – providing consistent quality regardless of the location.

Clients include: Ball Packaging, BASF, Canada Life, Commerzbank, Deka-Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, DHL, Dorma, Elopak, eBay, Fidelity Investment, FLSmidth, GEA, Hapag-Lloyd, KHS, KGAL, Lanxess, OLB-Bank, RheinEnergie, Santander Bank, SGL Carbon, SMA-Solar, SMS-group, Tetra Pak, UPS, Vaillant, Villeroy & Boch, and Vodafone.

Svenja Blobel is a fashion & beauty photographer based in Berlin. Her visual language is a blend of conceptual minimalism and cinematic storytelling.

Svenja is fascinated by linear architecture juxtaposing organic imagery and this apposition is in comibination with fashion and beauty is a foundational element of her unique photography.

Clients include: Zalando, L’Oreal, Seven.One, Plaid-à-Porter, Paula’s Choice, Universal, April First, CAKE Magazine, ROLL UP Magazine, and Purple Haze Magazine.

Stefan Hobmaier is a filmmaker and photographer specialising in corporate and industrial storytelling. For more than 20 years, he has worked with agencies and companies to translate brands, technologies, and complex processes into clear, compelling visual narratives.

Based in Berlin and Munich, Stefan produces high-quality video and photography that work seamlessly across platforms - from corporate films and industrial campaigns to executive portraits and employer branding content. A key part of his work is collaborating with real employees in real working environments, creating an atmosphere where people feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely seen. This is how authentic company imagery is created: Visuals that teams identify with and organisations are proud to share.

Supported by a trusted creative network, he delivers seamless full-service productions from concept to completion.

His clients include Audi, BMW, Porsche, Siemens Healthineers, Siemens Energy, MAN, Bosch, Intel, Google, and numerous international B2B brands and agencies.

Thomas Kettner is a photographer, director and creative leader with more than four decades of international experience. His foundation is visual storytelling, but today he sees leadership and transformation as the natural evolution of his work.

With Liquid Monkeys, his new creative venture, he brings together young, bold talents and guides them with clarity and high standards. He leads from the front, fully involved from first idea to final frame, challenging assumptions and pushing teams beyond the obvious.

Clients value his directness, resilience and strategic instinct. He has a rare ability to cut through noise, redefine narratives and create momentum that goes far beyond the image itself. Thomas combines creative intuition with disciplined execution, shaping not only strong visuals, but stronger identities and lasting impact.

Schnabel is a singular voice in contemporary photography – and he keeps it that way.

Perfectly comfortable shooting high-end global campaigns, equally happy on editorial assignments, and just as likely to disappear on his own with a camera into places like Eastern Greenland. He follows curiosity, not convention. Instinct first. Formula never.

That freedom is exactly why his work keeps energising clients, collaborators and collectors who appreciate photography with space, stillness, and intention. Collaboration with him is enjoyable, rewarding, and refreshingly uncomplicated.

Lately, Schnabel has been focusing strongly on personal work and exhibiting extensively. In this issue, we’re showing a selection of what happens when nobody tells him what to do. For commissioned work, browse his website or our previous magazines.

Lürzer’s Archive lists him among the Top 200 Advertising Photographers worldwide. Recent accolades include an AOP Award and ADC Silver.

Have a brief that’s looking for a distinct point of view? Call Schnabel – or his agents. He’s very into that.

"As a commercial photographer and visual storyteller, I specialise in high-impact narratives that bridge technical precision with artistic intuition. My work is defined by a mastery of light and perspective, allowing me to transform brand identities into iconic visual assets. 

Last year started with high-profile projects for Mercedes-Benz and HUK-Coburg.

I have continued to push boundaries by integrating virtual production into my workflow. Whether shooting advertising, automotive, or lifestyle, I collaborate closely with creative teams to deliver polished, narrative-driven results that don’t just showcase a product—they define a complete story."

For nearly two decades, elbmodels has stood for a broader, more authentic vision of beauty and talent. For 19 years, they have been representing models whose age begins where other agencies draw the line. Today, elbmodels is proud to be Germany’s leading model agency for best agers and senior models, redefining standards and celebrating experience, character, and presence.  

"Our focus has always been on people — real personalities with real stories.
That’s why, three years ago, we launched elbcasting, our Casting & People division. Built on the strong values of the elbmodels brand, elbcasting expands our services to meet the evolving needs of modern communication and advertising."  

elbcasting represents real people. Faces with character. Individuals with a slightly crooked nose, a gap between their teeth, or an edgy look — just like life itself: imperfect, flawed, unpredictable, and therefore truly exciting.

With offices in Hamburg and Munich, elbmodels and elbcasting connect experienced professionals with outstanding newcomers. We provide tailored solutions for every production, offering access to exceptional talent from Germany and around the world.

elbmodels & elbcasting: Where every story finds the right face.

The Bridges is an AI creative studio specialising in hybrid content production for modern brand campaigns. Operating under the globally protected trademark Most Wanted Models®, the studio combines human creative direction with advanced AI technologies to develop AI-generated visuals, hybrid productions with real talent, and scalable campaign assets for international brands.

Built on decades of experience in the fashion and talent industry, The Bridges connects traditional production expertise with next-generation AI-driven creative workflows. Current projects include AI-supported advertising campaigns, hybrid fashion productions, and high-volume content systems designed for social media, digital platforms, and global brand communication.

The Bridges focuses on strategic concept development, brand alignment, visual consistency, and efficient content scaling. By integrating real creatives, real talent, and AI-generated assets, the studio enables flexible, cost-effective, and legally compliant production models tailored to contemporary marketing demands.

They also share insights from the model industry through their podcast, offering a closer look at how the business works today.

Now celebrating its 11th anniversary, Elegant Elephant is the largest rental space for photo and film in Dusseldorf, offering an irresistible blend of industrial aesthetics, functional spaces, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Spanning an impressive 2,800 square metres, the studio provides ample room for productions across a wide range of industries, from automotive and fashion to portrait photography. Studios range from 90 sqm to expansive areas exceeding 450 sqm.

For those not working behind the lens, there are generously appointed spaces that can be adapted as makeup or fitting rooms, production offices, or comfortable lounge areas, ideal for calls and meetings. In addition, ample space is allocated for catering services, complemented by a sizable coffee bar.

Facilities include a spacious parking area and a large roll up door, making deliveries easy and efficient, even for prototypes or bulky equipment. In short, the studio offers flawless infrastructure for professional photo and film productions.

The studio provides flawless infrastructure for professional photo and film productions, as well as events of all kinds.