Beyond the Lens

Yesterday, I had the honor of representing Best of Berlin  at the Japan Food Show , an exclusive event held at the Embassy of Japan in Berlin . 🇯🇵🍣 As a professional photographer , attending a high-end culinary event like this is more than just a tasting, it’s an exercise in observation and composition. Japanese gastronomy is world-renowned for Omotenashi  (the art of hospitality) and a relentless precision that turns every dish into a visual masterpiece. From the delicate

Are you ready to run the streets of Berlin? The Generali Berlin Half Marathon  is one of the fastest and most iconic races in the world. Whether you are chasing a personal record (PR) or running your first 21k, crossing the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate  is a moment you’ll want to remember forever. While official race photos are great, they often miss the emotion, the prep, and the victory celebration with your family or friends. That’s where a professional local photog

Are you looking for the most photogenic streets in Berlin  for your next professional shoot or Instagram feed? Berlin is a city of dramatic contrasts, where gritty street art  meets Stalinist architecture  and Prussian elegance . To help you plan your Berlin photography itinerary , I’ve curated a list of the top locations that every photographer—from amateur to pro—should visit. Here is where to find the perfect Berlin aesthetic . 1. Sophienstraße: Historic Mitte and "Old Ber

In late 2025, we set out to capture world-class figure skater Minerva Hase in a way she’s rarely seen — away from the intensity of Olympic preparation for Milan 2026 and immersed in one of Europe’s most impressive immersive light installations.This ice rink photography project in Berlin  took place inside Forest Winterlights  by Christopher Bauder , at Dark Matter Berlin , creating a unique fusion between movement, light, and contemporary art. This project was created as excl

Berlin's Rotes Rathaus illuminated by early light. ©Silvio Pelegrin On March 6th, 2024 , I had an unforgettable experience as a professional photographer in Berlin.Along with a select group of invited photographers, I had the unique opportunity to capture the sunrise in Berlin  during an exclusive event for visual artists. The invitation came directly from the Berliner Fernsehturm  and from the project #schoenemorgenwalk , created by Matthias Müller . 🌇 Capturing Berlin at