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Conrad Piepenburg is a Hamburg photographer who believes in simplicity and impact. Influenced by Dieter Rams' principle of "less but better," his work focuses on what's essential—light, composition, personal interaction, and images with soul in the age of AI imagery. With experience shooting for automotive clients and travel magazines, he balances precise setup with instinctive reaction. His recent portrait project "WER BIST DU?" captured the diversity of St. Pauli, exploring tolerance and human connection. His photography is clean, intentional, and alive. Based at his studio in Hamburg's Gängeviertel.…Conrad Piepenburg is a Hamburg photographer who believes in simplicity and impact. Influenced by Dieter Rams' principle of "less but better," his work focuses on what's essential—light, composition, personal interaction, and images with soul in the age of AI imagery. With experience shooting for automotive clients and travel magazines, he balances precise setup with instinctive reaction. His recent portrait project "WER BIST DU?" captured the diversity of St. Pauli, exploring tolerance and human connection. His photography is clean, intentional, and alive. Based at his studio in Hamburg's Gängeviertel.

Conrad Piepenburg

Photographer, Content Creator, Artist, +2

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Conrad Piepenburg is a Hamburg photographer who believes in simplicity and impact. Influenced by Dieter Rams' principle of "less but better," his work focuses on what's essential—light, composition, personal interaction, and images with soul in the age of AI imagery. With experience shooting for automotive clients and travel magazines, he balances precise setup with instinctive reaction. His recent portrait project "WER BIST DU?" captured the diversity of St. Pauli, exploring tolerance and human connection. His photography is clean, intentional, and alive. Based at his studio in Hamburg's Gängeviertel.…Conrad Piepenburg is a Hamburg photographer who believes in simplicity and impact. Influenced by Dieter Rams' principle of "less but better," his work focuses on what's essential—light, composition, personal interaction, and images with soul in the age of AI imagery. With experience shooting for automotive clients and travel magazines, he balances precise setup with instinctive reaction. His recent portrait project "WER BIST DU?" captured the diversity of St. Pauli, exploring tolerance and human connection. His photography is clean, intentional, and alive. Based at his studio in Hamburg's Gängeviertel.

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Conrad Piepenburg is a Hamburg photographer who believes in simplicity and impact. Influenced by Dieter Rams’ principle of “less but better,” his work focuses on what’s essential—light, composition, personal interaction, and images with soul in the age of AI imagery. With experience shooting for automotive clients and travel magazines, he balances precise setup with instinctive reaction. His recent portrait project “WER BIST DU?” captured the diversity of St. Pauli, exploring tolerance and human connection. His photography is clean, intentional, and alive. Based at his studio in Hamburg’s Gängeviertel.

Skills

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Expert

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Language

German

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

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English

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Work Experience

Independent Artist / Photographer - Artistic Projects at Conrad Piepenburg Photography

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2025

Realization of independent artistic photography projects; exhibitions in Hamburg and Berlin; development and marketing of projects.

Founder and Operator at iCLIC Online Shop

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024

Concept development and brand building for an innovative sunglasses shop; web presence development and strategic management; sale after two-year development phase.

Founder and Operator at PapasGold Food Truck

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Development of vegan specialty concept for festivals and markets; appearances at DOM Hamburg and festivals; independent business management and customer service.

Freelance Photographer at Möbel Höffner

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023

Product and people photography for leading furniture retailer; development of visual concepts and visual language; customer service and creative implementation of marketing objectives

Advertising Photographer at International Agencies

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2018

Clients: Mercedes, BMW, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, Renault, Chrysler, Peugeot, Skoda; specialization: People and automotive photography; development of visual concepts for international advertising campaigns

Travel Photographer at Geo, Merian, Stern (international)

January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000

Reportage photography for renowned magazines; worldwide travel and storytelling; technical perfection and creative execution

Freelance Photographer at Auto Bild

January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1990

Automotive photography for leading trade magazine; national and international projects

Freelance Assistant at Various Hamburg Photographers

January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1986

First professional experience in photography; foundation building in technique and working methods; practical training in various photography areas

Photo Assistant at FC Gundlach, Hamburg

January 1, 1979 - January 1, 1982

Focus: Fashion photography; darkroom work; training with renowned photographer