New images for Ecolite AG
Corporate photography with a wide range – everything from a single source and therefore stylistically consistent
Client
Ecolite AG, Wolfhausen
The company needed new images for the launch of the new Ecolite magazine and the new Ecolite homepage. The range of subjects was relatively large:
• Factual footage including animated mockups (see the separate project article for more information)
• Recording of reference objects
• Reportage images on the construction site
• Individual portraits
• Recruitment of employees and production processes
We delivered everything from a single source, which meant less friction loss for the customer and a streamlined process. The recordings are already being used extensively, including in Magazine designed by us and on the new homepage, also created by us.
Animated mockups
What is the best way to implement Ecolite systems for the fastening of ventilated facades
in scene? With high-quality images that can also be animated for digital media.
Client
Ecolite AG, Wolfhausen
Ecolite AG develops and produces support systems for ventilated facades. On the train of the new Ecolite magazine and the new homepage, which we were allowed to design, the question arose as to how best to represent the mockups of the Ecolite systems. On the one hand, the outer facade should be visible, on the other hand, the support system behind the facade should also be visible. However, it would have been difficult to cut the facade panels so that they were half visible and half behind them could be seen. But of course, such a plate can be cut virtually without any problems. And if you photograph the mockup setup step by step, you can even animate it.
The first step
First, it was necessary to photograph each mockup step by step at each stage of development. With great support from Marko Malchow of Ecolite AG, we disassembled each of the systems, then reassembled them and captured each step with a picture. Here are the individual images of the GH Solar system:
The virtual assembly
These individual shots could then be combined into one image in which the facade panel is provided half in solid sound and half with strong transparency to make the underlying support system visible:
Variants thanks to digital assembly
Because we have each expansion stage in the file on a separate level, we can, for example, design the transparency of the facade panel differently. We have examined various options. The customer ultimately opted for a diagonal «cut». Here are the options we examined beforehand:
The animation
With the camera on the tripod and careful work, the shots should have been absolutely accurate. However, for example, the weight of the facade panels resulted in minimal passer differences, which we were able to easily correct digitally and thus animate the individual steps. We have animated nine systems so far. Here are two examples:
GH Solar System
System KA
Mission
Because we photographed the individual steps of the animation at high resolution, the data can be analyzed both in Print area as stills as well as as animations on the homepage be used.
The aesthetics of steel spring production
It smells like steel in the Egli feather factory. Thousands of metal springs are produced here. We documented the different steps with the camera.
Client
Egli Federnfabrik AG, Volketswil
Photos for all corporate communication.
Leica – a look behind the scenes
Leica has given us a look behind the scenes: Some photos from the production of the legendary camera with the red dot
Client
freelance work related to an article for fotointern.ch
Last fall, I had the unique opportunity to create a photo reportage about the production of Leica cameras and lenses. The result was not only the photo series but also an article, which you can read on our blog.
Company report Federtechnik Kaltbrunn
Corporate photos where I captured the aesthetics in the production process
Client
Federtechnik Kaltbrunn AG
Photos for all corporate communication.
Photos 22/23 SAH Schaffhausen
The SAH is doing a great job integrating refugees into Switzerland. But that's not all: It also offers a daycare center and other services. Here are some photos we were able to create for the SAH in recent months.
Client
Swiss Workers' Relief Organization SAH, Schaffhausen
Photos for the homepage and the annual magazine 22/23 , which we were also allowed to design.
The black art
A kind of back to the roots: black and white photography for a black art company…
Client
Schaffhausen printing works
Although a lot has changed in the printing industry, the offset printing process is still based on the same principle: One or more colors - usually the four primary colors cyan, magenta, yellow and black - are applied to the paper. The ink is absorbed by cylindrical printing plates from the inking unit and transferred to a rubber blanket. The rubber blanket transfers the ink to the paper. The colors are translucent. This means that around 16.7 million shades of color can be mixed from the four primary colors. Because the printing process initially only ran in a single color, and the entire environment with the lead type and the black presses was rather dark, the printing process is still called "the black art" today. So it made sense to convert some of the images from the reportage for the Schaffhausen printing plant into black and white images - a bit of a back to the roots, so to speak ;-).
I took digital color photos with the Leica SL2 with the SL Summilux 1.4/50mm and the SL Apo-Summicron 2.0/35mm.
A very nice compliment
After the first photo shoot, the client was so impressed with the black-and-white images that he immediately booked a second shoot. And when I arrived for the second shoot, I saw that the printer had already produced postcards with images from the first shoot. That's a very nice compliment for me as a photographer.
The employees also had a very positive experience with the shoot. 14 days after the second shoot, I received a short message from Urs Wohlgemuth, the owner of Druckwerk Schaffhausen:
"Thank you so much for the fantastic shoots. I noticed how it gave our team a motivational boost. They're still talking about these photos."
Chläggi Living House
Corporate Photography for Casa Viva Chläggi, mostly in connection with the reconstruction and reopening of the two renovated houses
Client
Casa Viva Chläggi, Hallau and Neunkirch
As part of the redesign and ongoing renovation of the two buildings, we supported the Casa Viva Chläggi team with their communications efforts. In addition to designing the logo and website, we created a pool of photos: exterior shots, some with a drone, and various Casa Viva Chläggi activities, including visits from therapy dogs, work in the kitchen, children from the Spatzennescht daycare center visiting the Casa Viva kitchen, activation therapy, and more. As part of the reopening following the renovation of the two buildings, we worked with the Casa Viva team to compile a magazine that was distributed to the households of the "Casa Viva communities."
Photos 21/22 SAH Schaffhausen
Photos for the annual magazine 21/22 of SAH Schaffhausen
Client
Swiss Workers' Relief Organization SAH, Schaffhausen
Photos for the annual magazine 21/22, which we were also allowed to design.
SAH Schaffhausen
Photos for various communication channels of SAH Schaffhausen
Client
Swiss Workers' Relief Organization SAH, Schaffhausen
Photos for various communication channels, especially for the annual magazine that we are allowed to design for the SAH Schaffhausen.
Restaurant Munotblick
Photos for a great restaurant with a view of the Munot
Client
Restaurant Munotblick, Feuerthalen
Photos for various communication channels, especially for the homepage.
24-hour Zurich Airport
Taking photos 24 hours nonstop at Zurich Airport – with just one camera and a fixed focal length. An experiment.
Client
freelance work as part of a Leica lens test
24 hours of nonstop photography at Zurich Airport, with just one camera – the Leica SL – and one fixed lens – the Leica SL 1.4/50 mm. Less equipment, more time. Special thanks to Rémy Brunner. Without him, this project would not have been possible.
My assistant Lea shot some making-of footage, resulting in this behind-the-scenes film:
other 2020 – 2021
The photos taken over the past 12 months are as diverse as altra. A small selection...
Client
altra schaffhausen, Schaffhausen
The photos taken over the past 12 months are as diverse as altra. Here's a small selection.
WBI
Photos for various communication channels of Wüst Bauingenieure AG
Client
WBI, Wüst Civil Engineers AG, Schaffhausen and Regensdorf
WBI realizes demanding projects in the fields of civil engineering, building construction, infrastructure construction, railway construction, municipal engineering, surveying, and consulting. Our clients include companies, private developers, and the public sector. We have developed a core collection of photos that are used for various communication channels.
kuerbiskern.ch
Photos for the pumpkin pioneers of Schaffhausen
Client
Brütsch earth-connected GmbH, Schaffhausen
The Brütschs are pumpkin pioneers. Their dedication has even been recognized with the Swiss Agricultural Prize. I'm thrilled about that. In addition to photos for communication purposes, we were also able to create Rahel's pumpkin seed cookbook and the website with online shop . And over two years, I documented the various "pumpkin phases," from blossom to finished product. Here's a selection of my favorite photos:
