germany issue 957
May 2024
Valery Kloubert
Cologne
Harald (Toni) Schumacher , Portrait of former National Keeper , Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Harald (Toni) Schumacher , Portrait of former National Keeper , Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Christian Lindner , German Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor , Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Christian Lindner , German Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor , Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
Handmade dryplate-glass-negative by Valery Kloubert
All Photos: No retouching, no digital editing, no grain, portrait on handmade negative on dry silver-gelatine plate.
All Photos: No retouching, no digital editing, no grain, portrait on handmade negative on dry silver-gelatine plate.
The photographer Valery Kloubert in his darkroom while producing his glass-negative plates from scratch
The photographer Valery Kloubert in his darkroom while producing his glass-negative plates from scratch
For each photoshoot, five negatives are made. 4x5” in size and photographed with a modified Linhof Master Technika Camera
For each photoshoot, five negatives are made. 4x5” in size and photographed with a modified Linhof Master Technika Camera
The developed glass negative
The developed glass negative
The developed glass negative with the enlarged portrait in 1,5x2 meter for exhibition in the Background
The developed glass negative with the enlarged portrait in 1,5x2 meter for exhibition in the Background
Exhibition with portraits of German and international celebrities in favour of the blood cancer foundation DKMS
Exhibition with portraits of German and international celebrities in favour of the blood cancer foundation DKMS
This is Showcase Germany: latest news from one of Europe's main centers for visual media and advertising.
Welcome to our latest edition of Showcase Germany, which features the talent and services within the German commercial creative industry. This issue highlights the work of renowned photographers, production companies, post production/CGI studios, artists representatives, rental studios, equipment, illustrators and fashion stylists.
This Showcase features several highlights, including a must-watch breakdown video of the IWC x AMG campaign with Lewis Hamilton, stunning outdoor photography that inspires wanderlust, a stylish fashion editorial from the recent Cannes Film Festival, and a very special anniversary—keep reading to find out more.
Our featured editorial was captured by German portrait photographer Valery Kloubert: he produces high resolution images with rediscovered ancient dryplate-glass-negative techniques. Further discover outstanding creatives in our extensive Germany Directory and past issues of Showcase Germany.
Explore the vibrant cultural offerings in cities across Germany, and don't miss the exciting events we recommend:
The International Triennial of Photography RAY, organised by Fotografieprojekte, highlights the expertise and diversity of artistic photography and related media in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region. This year, the theme is ECHOES.
Two film festivals you don't want to miss: FILMFEST MÜNCHEN, Germany’s largest summer film festival, opens 28th June; and from 4th to 9th June Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg will celebrate the short form.