45th ANNIVERSARY

A TRIBUTE TO THE LEGACY OF SAMUEL RYDER

Photo: St. Andrews Links Trust

PART OF FOREVER

The Ryder Cup is the most prestigious golf tournament in the world.
With a rich history, this tournament has been the stage for some of the most exciting moments in golf history.

This project aims to celebrate the enduring legacy of it's founder Samuel Ryder.

We are creating unique and perpetual high-value photographs of all Ryder Cup players using the same photographic process that was in use during the time of Samuel Ryder.

We are creating something exiting and new that has never been done before.
This project aims to capture a monumental milestone in golf history and preserve it for generations to come.

Example: Johnny Depp by Stefan Sappert.
Portrait made with the historic 1858 photographic process - 
unique and one of a kind, an exclusive autographed collectible.

THE PROCESS

+ Wet Plate Photographic Process from 19th century - where Sam Ryder was born
+ portraits are high-value, unique glass plate photographs. One of a kind
+ manufactured by hand with pure silver and a large wooden 8x10" camera
+ each original artwork is autographed personally by the RYDER CUP PLAYER
+ engagement and emotional ecperience of each participant and the audience 


LIKE GOLF, THE HISTORIC PHOTOGRAPHIS PROCESS TAKES YEARS TO MASTER -
IT REQUIRES PATIENCE, SKILL AND PRECISION.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Time Frame: 15 minutes for every golfer, preferrably on warm-up and practice round days.
Location: a quiet, lockable space/room indoor to set up our studio 

Example of the past:
historic Samuel Ryder photograph 

MOODS & INSIGHTS

Sir Rod Stewart, Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper, James Blunt, Sting or David Duchovny.
They all come to Stefan Sappert for this extraordinary photographic experience and their unique portrait.

A shoot with Stefan Sappert is an incredible encounter for those involved: after a portrait is photographed like in the 19th century, the magic happens:
The subject and spectators are able to watch the photograph appear before their eyes as the plate is developed.

Portrait of Sir Rod Stewart developing in tray
-> 30k views on instagram

Kerry Lee at the David Duchovny shoot is excited about her portrait

19th century photographic setup with
portable darkroom and
wooden large format camera

OPPORTUNITIES & VALUES

Some ideas on the endless amount of opportunities of this project

+ content creation with a deep connection to the historic spirit
+ powerful promotional tool
+ a unique body of work of incomparable value with original pieces of highly sought after collectibles
+ priceless advertising and marketing values: storytelling, web, print, publications, etc...
+ revenue by monetizing the highly sought-after original artworks (e.g. auction or charity)
+ exhibition of the invaluable Originals 
+ Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
+ Anniversary Book
+ media collaborations, tv documentary

STEFAN SAPPERT

+ award-winning portrait & celebrity photographer from Austria
+ a master of his craft, the 19th century wet plate photo process
+ recognized among the 200 Best Ad Photographers Worldwide by Lürzer's Archive 2021 & 2023/24
+ Hasselblad certified creative
+ works with presigious brands, shoots campaigns, ads and editorials
+ photographs appear in major publications and exhibitions worldwide

Stefan is a passion driven, out-of-the-box thinker, a teamplayer and a fun guy to work with. Clients appreciate his creative inputs, his reliability and his discreet approach to celebrity shoots. 

Getting the best shot doesn’t stop behind the camera -
Stefan is also a passionate golfer - that's how this idea came to life



Contact
studio@stefansappert.com
+43.664.5172007