Lifestyle

(Urban) landscape photographer Kerstin Bittner: on the move between street canyons and quiet places of longing

The diversity of the colorful visual worlds in Westend61’s portfolio is reflected in the individuality of the photographers we work with throughout Europe. Here you will find people with the most diverse backgrounds and photographic concepts.

Images of shared values offer support and orientation in a complex world

In advertising, and therefore also in stock photography, intangible values are becoming increasingly important. Anyone who wants to market their products successfully must therefore address their target group not only with concrete sales arguments, but also with emotional sensitivity.

Gaining the trust of the target group with authentic imagery

A key feature of successful image communication is credibility. Consumers have become more skeptical and critical. That’s why you can hardly convince them with exaggerated promises and clichéd images.

Anything but kitschy: nostalgic picture stories

Security, stability and familiarity are strong basic human needs. This becomes particularly clear in times of crisis: under the impression of general uncertainty, the collective desire for security and orientation grows.

Stock photography in flux: new perspectives through genuine Vibrancy

“Authenticity has been a trend in stock photography for years and will remain so,” our creative director Martine Praessl recently answered when asked about current trends in the stock photography market.

Multiple exposure of young woman with head in hands, Spring, season, spring, spring awakening, spring cleaning, nature, blossom, sunshine, change, new beginning, stock photo, royalty-free, Westend61

How spring inspires us: Experience the awakening of nature in all its beauty!

For every season, you can find arguments that it is the best. Spring brings the awakening of nature, and indeed the best argument to tear this title under the freshly painted nails. Finally, the winter has said goodbye, and the first warm rays of sunshine tickle the skin. The first

Business woman with closed eyes touching computer cable on head in office, stock photo, royalty free, ai, artificial intelligence, big data, data usage, data security,

AI and Big Data in Communications: Systemic Crisis–Proof

The efficient use of digital data volumes is a core feature of a networked society. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being applied successfully in more and more areas. But the “robot colleague” also divides opinion. Enthusiastic supporters, who primarily emphasize the positive aspects of AI, are opposed by skeptics, who warn

Photo Productions are my club

Malte Jäger is a person full of passion and spirit of discovery! During our interview we quickly noticed how he went into some situations with curiosity and what lessons he learned as a photographer.

Stefan Schütz Photographer, Stock images, Travel

Thank you for seeing the world through my eyes!

Stefan Schütz is a commercial photographer by profession and a travel photographer at heart. Let us introduce him.