STEFAN SAPPERT

Stefan Sappert doesn’t fit into a single frame - and neither does his work. Based in the heart of Europe in beautiful Austria, he is a 360° image-maker whose work ranges from sharp-edged digital campaigns to hauntingly beautiful 19th-century wet-plate collodion portraits, crafted by hand on silver and glass.

From celebrity portraiture and fashion editorials to album covers, art installations, and commercial campaigns,  Stefan creates visuals that are not only visually striking but emotionally magnetic and full of soul.

Whether he's photographing icons and legends, capturing the quiet intensity of an artist or composing a cinematic brand story, his work pulses with atmosphere.

Recognized twice by Lürzer’s Archive as one of the 200 Best Photographers Worldwide, Stefan has won numerous awards, works have been exhibited in major art spaces from Paris to Shanghai, Vienna to Madrid.

But it’s not about awards, It’s about connection.
Stefan’s camera is a bridge - between eras, between people, between what’s visible and what’s felt.

Clients and collaborators describe Stefan as fast, intuitive, and deeply collaborative. His shoots are full of energy, and he is trusted for his efficiency and respect for the subject, craft, and process.

Getting the perfect shot doesn't stop behind the camera: Stefan is a passionate golfer and always up for hitting the links.

photo credit: Jason Sellers

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AWARDS

200 Best Photographers Worldwide by Lürzer's Archive 2020/21 & 2023/24
Hasselblad Certified Creative | Prix Victoria
CCA Venus Creative Award for Photography
Goldener Hahn Advertising Award | B&W Magazine Merit Award
Oskar Kokoschka Art Prize for Photography

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