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.
👉 We will soon be introducing more exciting speakers – it’s worth checking back regularly!
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 -
Arno PeeverColor film developmentInnovation meets tradition.CEO of Vintage Visual and developer of the award-winning AGO Film Processor (Red Dot Design Award)
The following exhibitor workshop can be booked:
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Christian OhligColor managementUnderstanding perfect colors.After almost 20 years as a professional photographer and journalist, Christian Ohlig has been responsible for the graphics monitor division of the Japanese premium monitor manufacturer EIZO since 2015. The passionate landscape and travel photographer regularly passes on his knowledge of color management in workshops, webinars and YouTube tutorials.
The following exhibitor workshop can be booked:
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Dennis WeissmantelPhotographing with light, Portrait, Reportage photography, Voigtländer 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:
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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 BilderfĂĽrst – 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 FĂĽrth, 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:
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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
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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
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Lars MayImage editingAI meets creativity - efficient & professional image editing on the job.Lars is a photographer from the Eifel region, who has made a name for himself throughout Germany with his company “Kamera Kunterbunt” in kindergarten photography, among other things. As an ambassador for brands such as Sony and Neurapix he regularly gives lectures to large audiences and has an excellent network.
The following seminar can be booked:
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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
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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
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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
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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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Alexander WieckLandscape photographyVisual stories - between light and landscape.Alexander is a landscape photographer from the Allgäu who has been traveling the peaks and valleys of Europe for over a decade. He is not just looking for pictures, but for moments that tell stories and touch deeply. Using a camera and drone, he captures spectacular places and landscapes that fascinate and inspire. On stage, he explains how he uses light and location to create impressive images that stay with you for a long time and evoke emotions.
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Armin RohdeLife between picturesPassionate. Obsessed. Genuine.Armin Rohde sees photography not as a hobby, but as an obsessive passion. For him, every image is a moment on the threshold between past and future – captured in the second the shutter is released. His camera focuses on subjects that would otherwise remain hidden and makes time and perception tangible to the senses. He regularly presents new photo series that show his uncompromising view of the world.
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Felix RachorGlamorous light with Felix Rachor Ă— GodoxUnconventional. Aesthetic. Formative.Felix Rachor is a self-taught photographer who uses unconventional lighting and a keen sense of aesthetics to create stunning photographs. Known for his blend of precision and creative freedom, he combines his craft with a modern, often bold style. His work – from international campaigns to personal projects – is characterized by depth, staging and a clear visual signature that lingers in the memory.
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Ines ThomsenPortraitAuthentic. Creative. With heart.Ines is a people photographer with a clear eye for genuine encounters, intuition and authentic imagery – people are always at the center of her work. She works internationally in the field of people and business photography and combines technical precision with an open eye for new things. She has been incorporating artificial intelligence into her photographic processes since 2022, always as a creative tool – not as a substitute. Ines is a Fujifilm X-Photographer, Profoto Ambassador and co-author of the book AI Mindset for Your Photography (with Martin Dörsch). At Imaging World, she gives personal insights into her approach to AI – creatively, honestly and with heart.
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Kathrin SchafbauerSports photographyNatural. Authentic. Creative.Kathrin Schafbauer is a freelance photographer specializing in sports, lifestyle and fashion. She was already enthusiastic about photography as a child and developed her own black and white photographs together with her dad in the photo lab at home. Today, she photographs major campaigns for international clients, travels from A to B and loves working creatively with a wide variety of people. Preferably with natural light, authentic and unadulterated.
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LuĂŁ AraĂşjoVideography, Voigtländer Brand AmbassadorThe Art of CinematographyLuĂŁ is a director and cinematographer with a deep passion for stories that touch people. He has worked with international brands, filmed documentaries and covered weddings all over the world. However, his true passion is for moments that come alive – images that speak, connect and stay in the memory. For LuĂŁ, cinematography is not just about how something looks, but more importantly, how it makes you feel.
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Luise BlumstengelAdvertising photography, PortraitNatural. Sensual. Genuine.Luise is a portrait and commercial photographer from Berlin. She discovered her passion for photography at an early age and started working for wedding photographers Julia and Gil in 2019 before going completely freelance in 2021. Luise’s image style is natural, sensual and genuine. She is part of the Meta Studio in Berlin and works for brands such as Alverde, Gucci Beauty x Julia Dalia, or Seeberger. Together with photographer Jules Esick, she also hosts the podcast “2 Megapixel”, where they talk about creativity, business and life behind the camera.
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Marie PietruschkaPortraitFocused. Genuine. Inspiring.Marie Pietruschka is an Olympic athlete at Tokyo 2021 and knows what it means to focus calm and energy at the crucial moment. At 14, she discovered photography as a creative balance to top-class sport. Today, she combines discipline and a sense of emotion to capture people authentically and spontaneously in portraits.
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Marius MilinskiStoryteller, VideographyStorytelling through light, composition and movementMarius Milinski is a filmmaker and director of photography for German film and series productions. He is particularly characterized by the elegant combination of art and craft, not just filming stories, but telling them perfectly through light, image composition and camera movement. Through years of experience with short and feature films, but also music videos and sketch comedy, Marius knows how to handle large and small “rock-and-roll” sets.
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Michael LeidelMacro photographyFrom the earth to the universe. Experience photography without limits.Michael is a media producer, nature photographer and photo coach. In 2017, he founded AmazingNature Alpha and launched his YouTube channel of the same name, which is now one of the largest German-language channels in the field of photography. Michael covers a broad spectrum of landscape and nature photography with the OM System. With his numerous instructional videos and coaching sessions, he has already helped thousands of people to learn photography. In addition, he regularly publishes tests of cameras and lenses from all well-known manufacturers on YouTube.
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Nikolai SavicContent CreationCreative growth. Strategically successful.Nikolai Reuther aka Nikolai Savic is currently the fastest growing German content creator. He reaches over 200 million people a month on TikTok and Instagram with his creative transition videos. He entered the media world at the age of 16, founded his first e-learning platform at 18 and later built up his own marketing agency with over 45 million generated followers. Today, he combines his experience in content creation, social media marketing and branding with entrepreneurial projects – from streetwear and virtual real estate tours to an energy drink with rapper Samra.
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Rafael SteinlesbergerMacro photographyHidden. Fascinating. Discovered.Rafael is a photographer and OM SYSTEM Ambassador from Vienna, specializing in the fascinating world of nature macro photography. He now has over 570,000 followers on Instagram who immerse themselves in his visual worlds. What drives him is the opportunity to make a hidden world full of unique life forms, structures, shapes and colors visible through the lens – an adventure that inspires him day after day. After completing his master’s degree in biology, psychology and philosophy, Rafael now works as a teacher in Vienna. He devotes his free time to nature: he often discovers exciting habitats just outside his home city, but sometimes he is drawn further afield – to Costa Rica or Indonesia, for example, where he explores the diversity of tropical ecosystems.
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Sasan AmirNature photography, Wildlife photographyOn an expedition with the camera.Sasan Amir is a nature and wildlife photographer and videographer from Germany. His passion is the rare and endangered species of the world, which he captures in impressive images and films. With month-long expeditions to remote regions, he combines adventure with a clear mission: to tell stories that touch people and raise awareness for the protection of our natural world. He shares his experiences with a global audience via social media and inspires greater awareness and responsibility.
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Thomas K.Street photographyThomas Kakareko is one of Germany’s best-known street photographers. He has been capturing urban life in cities around the world for over ten years. His pictures are characterized by a fine sense of composition, light and timing and show the beauty of everyday moments. About social media, he has built up a large international community and inspires people to see their cities with new eyes.
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Vanessa & AnthonyReisefotografiecreative duo in the field of photo & videoVanessa & Anthony – better known as Crastulo – have turned their passion for photography and videography into a profession. What began while traveling is now a boutique agency that helps hotels, lifestyle and travel brands present themselves authentically on social media. They themselves love to express themselves creatively while traveling and thus create moments for eternity.
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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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Imaging World is an event organized by
RINGFOTO GmbH & Co. KG
Benno-StrauĂź-StraĂźe 39 – 90763 FĂĽrth – Germany
Phone: +49 911 6585 0