Markus Schnabel

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I’m a versatile photographer and videographer with a journalistic background and 11 years of TV expertise, focused on event, documentation, business/corporate, portrait, and social media video and photo production.

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I’m a versatile photographer and videographer with a journalistic background and 11 years of TV expertise, focused on event, documentation, business/corporate, portrait, and social media video and photo production. I’ve handled commissioned projects and also built my own award-winning productions, combining editorial attention to detail with a strong on-set workflow from filming to post-production.

I’m based in Cologne and work with companies and agencies on image and video campaigns, interviews, image films, and drone projects—often with a documentary and story-led approach. In addition to production work, I enjoy teaching: I train companies and individuals on photography and photo travel, and I bring that clarity into every shoot, from lighting and composition to reliable delivery for social and broadcast.

  • Joined January 2025

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Telecommunications
  • Software & Internet
  • Manufacturing
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

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Projects · 20

NURUS @ Orgatec photography

The CEO of NURUS talking with a female costumer. Photographed with the view through a (R2D2-like) little moving robot, developed and produced by NURUS. photography

  • Photographer

Work experience· 13 roles

Founding & Management · Clou Entertainment TV Produktions GmbHJan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

Founded and managed a TV production company, overseeing production delivery and editorial/video workflows aligned with client and broadcast expectations.

Freelance Photographer and Videographer · Self-employedJan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

Freiberufliche Tätigkeit als Fotograf und Videograf; Auftragsproduktionen und Training.

Freelance Photographer & Videographer · MedianautikerJan 2005 – Present · 21 yrs 11 mos

Continued freelance work and projects for Medianautiker; world-travel-inspired shoots and commissioned pieces.

Editor · creatv GmbH (RTL subsidiary)Jan 2002 – Jan 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Redakteur · creatv GmbHJan 2002 – Dec 2004 · 3 yrs
Freelance Photographer & Videographer · MedianautikerJan 2002 – Dec 2004 · 3 yrs
Traineeship & Editor · RTL RadioJan 1996 – Jan 2001 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Geschäftsführer · Clou Entertainment GmbHJan 1996 – Dec 2001 · 6 yrs

Certifications and awards· 5

PADI Rescue Diver2030 – 2026
KSK membership2030 – 2026
VG Bild-Kunst membership2030 – 2026
Press card MVFP2030 – 2026

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