Catherina Hess Photographie

Catherina Hess is a photographer whose primary focus lies on portraits and photojournalistic projects. Trained as a photodesigner and with long-standing collaborations with the Süddeutsche Zeitung and the Literaturhaus München, she approaches images as stories about people — an outlook that informs even her application and business portraits. "If I could tell stories with words, I would not need a camera" — this guiding idea yields calm, honest and expressive portraits. Why clients seeking application photos or business headshots choose her: Catherina brings decades of experience in working with people in front of the camera. Her work is characterised by sensitivity, understated staging and a documentary mindset — instead of forced poses, she creates authentic images that connect personality with professional presence. Whether for a job application, LinkedIn or Xing, the aim is a professional yet lively image tailored to the intended role. Her process is straightforward: a short consultation clarifies the objective — industry, desired expression, and intended use (application, social media, company profile). On set she fosters a relaxed atmosphere, offers gentle direction and creates space for natural behaviour. Her photojournalistic background helps capture subtle gestures and expressions that make a portrait believable. Important note: Application and business portraits are a supplementary offering and not her main specialty. On request Catherina produces tasteful, professionally made application photos, LinkedIn/Xing profile images and, where appropriate, employee portraits — always with the same attention to image language and expression as in her journalistic work. If you value a natural, expressive application photo and prefer an experienced portrait photographer who sees the person behind the image, Catherina Hess is a reliable contact in Munich and the surrounding area.