Playgrounds at Imaging World – experience photography instead of just watching it

The Playgrounds are one of the most exciting areas of Imaging World. Photography is not only shown here – it is experienced here. Visitors can discover different scenarios, test cameras, try out light and produce their own images directly on site.

Whether street photography, action shots, food photography or creative studio sets – the Playgrounds at Imaging World transform the exhibition hall into a huge creative playground for photographers and content creators.

Many sets are specially built for the trade fair and offer motifs, lighting moods and perspectives that are rarely found in everyday life. This is precisely why countless powerful images, new ideas and lots of inspiration are created here every year.

This is what the Playgrounds looked like at Imaging World

The following impressions show some of the creative worlds of experience at the last Imaging World. They give an impression of how diverse the photographic sets at the trade fair are – from urban scenes and natural backdrops to elaborately staged studio settings.

New ideas and concepts are already being developed for Imaging World 2026. The Playgrounds that await visitors this time will be presented in the coming months.

Why the Playgrounds are so popular

The Playgrounds combine inspiration with practice. Visitors can try out new cameras and lenses directly, test lighting setups and experience various photographic situations – all in one place.

Many visitors come to Imaging World for precisely this reason: to discover new perspectives, photograph creative motifs and experience modern imaging technology live.

New Playgrounds for Imaging World 2026 are currently being developed – and once again promise many creative highlights.