Our speakers at the photo fair
Meet the stars of the photo scene – live & up close!
Look forward to inspiring talks, exclusive insights and practical tips for your own photography. Regardless of whether you work as a professional or are simply passionate about photography – here you will receive valuable first-hand input.
đ We will soon be introducing more exciting speakers – it’s worth checking back regularly!
All workshops, seminars and photo walks will be conducted by the speakers in German.
Event speaker for workshops, seminars & photo walks
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Alexander HeinrichsPhotographing with light, PortraitSeeing, understanding and designing light - with Alexander Heinrichs.Alexander Heinrichs is a professional portrait and advertising photographer with a focus on lighting, composings and creative image design. He has been passing on his knowledge internationally for many years in practical workshops, at trade fairs and as a brand ambassador.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Flash or continuous light? Skillfully setting the scene for portraits
Workshop: Creative flash photography on location
Workshop: Creative flash in the studio
Workshop: Portrait Workshop Available Light -
Dennis WeissmantelPhotographing with light, Portrait, Reportage photography, VoigtlĂ€nder Brand AmbassadorAuthentic. Expressive. To the point.Dennis Weissmantel is a photographer from Mainz – specializing in business, brand and reportage photography. He makes people and brands visible: in politics, sport and medium-sized businesses. As a member of the international Headshot crew, he brings the highest portrait standards to Germany.
On the Imaging World stage, he will show how to create powerful images with a targeted look, posture and light that are more than just a good photo – they tell real stories.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Mastering One Light
Workshop: Creative portrait photography
Workshop: Wedding photographyThe following seminar can be booked:
Seminar: Mindkeys -
Jan Dittmer & Chris FrenzAnalog photography, Black and white photography, ReisefotografiePhotography with vision - between tradition and the street.Jan Dittmer, third-generation master photographer, has created an institution for sophisticated photography with BilderfĂŒrst – from the first Leica Boutique to Fine Art Printing and the Fuji and Analog Store.
At his side: Chris Frenz, photographer and store manager, who lives and breathes analog street photography. His projects document urban life in FĂŒrth, Berlin and Paris – direct, human and full of depth. Together they stand for craftsmanship, passion and a photographic range that inspires.The following workshop can be booked:
Workshop: Analog black and white street photography and film development -
Julia SchwegmannPhotographing with light, VideographyTechnology meets emotion - out of passion for the image.Julia Schwegmann combines technical know-how with creative flair – shaped by her time at Krolop&Gerst. She has been working as a professional photographer and videographer for over six years and stands for visual work that is both emotionally moving and technically convincing.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Getting started with videography with mirrorless system cameras
Workshop: Lighting with continuous light -
Kristof GöttlingImage editing, StorytellerCreative worldwide. Passionate about teaching.Kristof is an international photographer and content creator with over 70,000 followers. As a Nikon Creator and partner of brands such as Adobe, he has traveled the world – in 52 countries, often on behalf of tourism authorities and National Geographic. In his workshops, he passes on his expertise in photography, image editing and social media in a practical way.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Photo Spots Nuremberg: Workshop & Sunset SpecialThe following seminar can be booked:
Seminar: Fit with InstagramThe following photo walks can be booked:
Photo walk: Sunrise photo walk through Nuremberg’s old town
Photo walk: Sunset photo walk through Nuremberg’s old town -
Martin KrolopPhotographing with lightRethinking photography - with technology, heart and curiosity.Martin Krolop is one of the best-known photographers in Germany. With his company “Krolop & Gerst” in Cologne, he stands for creative photography, technical innovation and one of the most visited photography blogs in the German-speaking world. His passion: experimenting with light, technology and new image ideas.
The following workshop can be booked:
Workshop: Light it Dark Portrait -
Nicolas Alexander OttoLandscape photographyPeace in the moment - photography as an alternative to the hustle and bustle.Nicolas Alexander Otto photographs between the forces of nature and urban backdrops – with an eye for quiet, fleeting moments. His award-winning works were created on trips around the world and have been exhibited internationally. As a coach, author and photo tour leader, he passes on his experience to a growing community.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Landscape and nature photography in the DutzendteichparkThe following seminars can be booked:
Seminar: Image composition in landscape photography
Seminar: Motive and light in landscape photography -
Olaf Schieche / ZOLAQPhotographing with lightLight as a canvas - photographic art in long exposures.Olaf Schieche, alias ZOLAQ, inspires with light painting photography that bathes urban locations, nature and lost places in magical light. Since 2017, he has dedicated himself entirely to photographic art and creates impressive long exposures with technical precision and creative flair. As a sought-after speaker and workshop leader, he inspires with his expertise, openness – and lots of light.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Long exposure & light painting: Photo walk Nuremberg
Workshop: Lightpainting for beginners -
Paul LeclairePortrait, ReportageThe perfectly imperfect - photography as a feeling.Paul Leclaire has been taking photographs for over 40 years – with a feel for details, perspectives and the unexpected. His portraits and reportages are spontaneous, honest and characterized by the idea that photography is above all emotion. Instead of putting himself at the center of attention, he lets his pictures speak – directly, vividly, unembellished.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: The photographic momentum …between action and reaction
Workshop: Photography is easy …with and without flash
Workshop: Dance. Movement. Moment. – captured with system flash -
Pavel & MihoArtist, Storyteller, Travel photographersLearning to see. See differently. Photograph better.Pavel Kaplun and Miho Birimisa take you on a visual journey: impressive images, powerful stories and a look behind the scenes of professional photography. In their lecture, they will show you why photographers see more – and how you can learn to do the same.
Look forward to concentrated creativity, exciting impulses and real aha moments – live on the Imaging World stage!
The following seminars can be booked:
Seminar: Developing your own photographic style
Seminar: Presenting photos as videos on social media and YouTube
Seminar: Developing intensive image styles
Seminar: Creativity techniques for photographers -
Thomas AdorffBlack and white photography, Photographing with light, PortraitWith precision & passion - photography with a focus on people.Thomas Adorff is a professional photographer with a broad portfolio – from portraits and concert photos to advertising campaigns. Whether daylight, ambient light or flash: he masters all types with precision. People are at the heart of his work – not only in front of the camera, but also behind it, when he passes on his practical knowledge.
The following workshops can be booked:
Workshop: Black and white portraits in the studio – light, expression & details
Workshop: Strong portraits with Available Light -
Wolfgang RauImage rightsA view of the law - from someone who knows both.Wolfgang Rau combines legal expertise with a passion for photography. As a lawyer and author for image law, he knows the legal pitfalls of the industry – not only from theory, but also from his own photographic practice over decades.
The following seminar can be booked:
Seminar: Photo law – the big course
Speakers on the show stages
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Christian LaxanderRingfoto, Trends & TrainingUnderstanding the camera, experiencing photographyChristian Laxander loves photography and knows what makes cameras tick. With his many years of experience as a photo trainer, he helps you to get the most out of your camera. His workshops focus on the fun of photography and ease of use.
His passion is photography with system cameras. He prefers to use new and old high-quality lenses. In his private life, he prefers to photograph “street” in low light and panoramas.
Location:
Nuremberg Exhibition Center
Exhibition Center 1,
90471 Nuremberg
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Contact us
Contact:
Imaging World is an event organized by
RINGFOTO GmbH & Co. KG
Benno-StrauĂ-StraĂe 39 – 90763 FĂŒrth – Germany
Phone: +49 911 6585 0
