THE PHOTOGRAPHERS

Any species, any place  – 
animal-affairs.com is focused o­n the rhythm and soul of living beings.

Since nearly two decades the independent husband-and-wife photographer team is specialized in exciting animal imagery. Their photographs and features are published worldwide in various media. The clients include – STERN – GEO – LE FIGARO MAGAZINE – PARIS MATCH – LIFE – THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE – MAX – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC – FOCUS – SUNDAY TIMES – among others.

The work of Heidi & Hans-Jürgen was awarded by World Press Photo, Art Directors Club of Germany and Europe, Lead Award, BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards, Fuji Euro Award, Hansel-Mieth-Award. Several times their photographs were presented at the Visa pour L’image Festival in Perpignan.

The diversity of these honors is a proof of their professional passion.

 

The photographers have a long-time experience in working o­n very different animal topics and in the realization of extensive and challenging projects around the world. Most of the time they are shooting o­n assignment, but they do this in a pretty independent way. Heidi & Hans-Jürgen handle the complete production, from the first idea to the final exposure, including research, location scouting, finding the right animals, creative collaboration with scientists and breeders, and a precise planning with the competence to work spontaneously.

Over the years the couple has created an extraordinary body of work. Whether it’s wildlife or domestic animals, the studio or the field, reportage or illustration – business meets passion. 

Photographers Credo: "However we all want to see animals, o­ne thing is for sure, animals are on the far side anyway - we o­nly picture them”.

Heidi & Hans-Jürgen made their home in Freiburg, Germany.

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