Documentary photography

Documentary photography captures honest, authentic moments and tells stories from everyday life – with respect, curiosity, and patience. The images are created where people live, work, and share rituals – in cities, villages, workshops, markets, or schools. Through a balance of proximity and distance, intensity becomes visible without violating privacy; light, rhythm, and context lend depth and meaning to the scenes.

Good documentary photography combines meticulous preparation with empathetic observation: Before the shoot, it gathers impressions; during the shoot, it listens attentively and creates spaces in which the reality depicted can unfold. Post-processing remains true to the moment, so that images serve as clear, respectful testimonies of time, place, and people.