Stefan Sappert | Celebrity & Fashion Photographer

In a world obsessed with speed and polish, Stefan Sappert works differently: with presence, patience, and deep respect for the unrepeatable.

Born and based near Vienna, Stefan is a rare hybrid in today’s visual culture—a 360° image-maker who brings modern clarity to historic craft. He moves fluidly between digital precision and the haunting rituals of 19th-century wet plate photography. One foot in the now, the other rooted in a slower, more tactile way of seeing.

His work spans celebrity portraits, fashion campaigns and editorials, immersive brand campaigns, and fine art installations. Whether photographing a global icon, a rising musician, or a handcrafted object, Stefan composes with atmosphere and intent. He doesn’t just capture how things look - he reveals how they feel.

His images have appeared in publications and exhibitions across Europe, Asia, and the U.S. Twice named among Lürzer’s Archive’s “200 Best Photographers Worldwide,” his accolades include the Prix Victoria and the Oskar Kokoschka Art Prize. But what defines his work isn’t recognition - it’s care. Attention. The sense that something real has been made.

His camera becomes a bridge: Between light and shadow. Past and present. Surface and soul.

Known for the quiet energy he brings to set, Stefan is focused, fast, and deeply attuned to the people in front of his lens. He listens as much as he directs. Clients remember not just the images, but the feeling of being truly seen.

Whether working with the latest tech or polishing silver plates by hand, Stefan treats each medium as a conversation, not just a tool. Because some things can’t be rushed. And some images are meant to be felt, not simply viewed.

When not behind the camera, he’s often on the golf course - another space where rhythm and focus quietly rule the game.