Businessfotograf Timm Ziegenthaler

As a business photographer my priority is to capture people in a way that builds trust and conveys competence. Application photos for me are not mere posed headshots but carefully crafted business portraits tailored to the role and platform they will serve. With more than thirty years of experience in documentary and people photography, I work unobtrusively and observantly — an approach that helps clients appear natural and confident in front of the camera. My process begins with a short briefing about your target role, industry and where the images will be used (job application, LinkedIn/Xing, website). We discuss wardrobe, background choices and I can recommend a make‑up artist I regularly collaborate with. During the session I take time to guide relaxed poses and explore angles that best express your professional personality. My style balances controlled lighting with a documentary sensibility — producing signature portraits that communicate more than a simple ID photo. Flexible on location or in studio: I shoot in my studio in the Neustadt, at chosen outdoor or architectural locations (e.g. the congress centre), or on site at your workplace. I bring mobile studio equipment as needed. After the shoot I upload the images promptly to a password‑protected online gallery where you can comfortably select your favorites. Selected images receive final retouching and are delivered as high‑quality JPGs for download. Why choose me: I regularly work for companies, freelancers and institutions and understand what recruiters and decision makers look for today. My calm, friendly manner helps even camera‑shy clients present themselves authentically. The result: application photos that convey sympathy, competence and recognizability — exactly what matters for job applications and professional profiles. Interested? Send a short message with your target role and preferred dates and we’ll plan the session, location and visual approach. I look forward to working with you.