Discovery Shooting
You don't need a special occasion to have your photo taken.
Arrive. Try it out. See what emerges.
The Discovery Shooting is your easy introduction to Marc's photography – without a big preliminary concept and without the pressure of an extensive production.
For you. For you all. For an idea.
Different people, different visual worlds – and no fixed mold you have to fit into.
Who would you like to bring along?
Just for you
For new portraits, a personal moment, or simply the experience of seeing yourself differently.
For you all
As a couple or with a friend – relaxed, personal, and without stiff poses.
For your image idea
Do you have something unique in mind? Then bring your idea and we'll see together what can come of it.
Photography without a big entry barrier.
A compact session where you can get to know Marc, his studio, and his way of photographing.
- Up to 45 minutes photoshoot in the studio
- Simple start without a big preliminary concept
- Space for portraits, couples, friends, or personal ideas
- Flexible booking during regular business hours
- Your personal image selection after the shoot
From booking to your BildWERKE.
01 · Select appointment
You flexibly book an available appointment via Marc's online calendar.
02 · Simply arrive
You don't need a big concept. We'll briefly discuss what you like and which pictures can be taken.
03 · Photographing for up to 45 minutes
Marc accompanies you in front of the camera and creates a relaxed atmosphere where you can experiment.
04 · Select favorites yourself
After the shoot, you only choose the shots you really want. These will be finalized.
No big occasion needed.
Maybe you need new pictures. Maybe you have an idea. Maybe you just want to try it out.
Only bookable until the end of October.
The Discovery Shooting accompanies the launch of Marc's new website and will end in this form and at this price after October 31, 2026.
Direct redirect to online appointment booking.
Good to know.
Who is the Discovery Shooting intended for?
Do I need a finished shooting concept beforehand?
What is included in the price of 100 €?
Are finished artworks included in the shooting price?
Until when can I book the offer?
How do I find a suitable appointment?
Maybe now is the time for new pictures.
Get to know Marc and his way of photographing – straightforward, personal, and without a big preliminary concept.
100 € session fee · up to 45 minutes · bookable until October 31, 2026.
LOFT EXPERIENCE | January 16, 2027
Not just a shoot. A space for different sides of you.
One loft. Many visual worlds.
Industrial. Elegant. Warm. Rough. Clean. The Loft Studios give us the space to create very different moods – and you decide which one suits you.
You decide how you want to present yourself.
Clear or playful. Strong or quiet. Professional or very personal. It's not about fitting into a predefined image – but about creating images that truly fit you.
As individual as the people in front of the camera.
For women
For portraits, personal brand, editorial looks, or more sensual images – just as you want to present yourself today.
For men
For clear, characterful, and modern images that show personality – private or for your professional appearance.
For couples
For shared images with closeness, poise, and atmosphere – personal, modern, and without rigid standards.
How much space would you like to give yourself?
Both options include professional styling, the special loft location, and your personal photoshoot with Marc Fippel.
1 hour photoshoot
- Styling by a makeup artist
- Use of the loft location
- 1 hour photoshoot with Marc
- Your personal selection after the photoshoot
View available dates for January 16.
2 hour photoshoot
- Styling by a makeup artist
- Use of the loft location
- 2-hour photoshoot with Marc
- More calm for different outfits
- More sets and diverse visual styles
More time, more calm, more possibilities.
From the first idea to your favorite images.
Clearly organized and still open to what emerges on site.
01 · Select appointment
You select your available shooting appointment on January 16, 2027, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM via Calendly. Choose 60 minutes for the Loft Experience or 120 minutes for the Extended variant. Your shoot ends no later than 4:00 PM. Please arrive one hour before your booked appointment for styling on site.
02 · Arrival & Styling
Please be on site one hour before your booked shooting appointment. The makeup artist will then take time for your styling. For a shoot at 10:00 AM, you arrive at 9:00 AM. This way, you start the shoot prepared and relaxed.
03 · Your Time in Front of the Camera
We use the different areas of the loft to create your desired looks, moods, and visual worlds.
04 · Select Favorite Images
After the shoot, you choose your favorites yourself. Only these images will be professionally finalized.
More than just a photoshoot.
Time for you. Space for different sides. Images that suit you.
Images with attitude, feeling, and personality.
Marc guides you through the shoot and creates the space where natural, clear, and characterful images can emerge. You don't need to know how to pose in front of the camera – you just get to be yourself.
People. Artist. Photography.
Good to know.
Who is the Loft Experience suitable for?
Do I need experience in front of the camera?
What is included in the shooting price?
Are images included in the package price?
What is the advantage of the extended version?
How do I book my appointment?
Which side of you do you want to make visible?
Choose your Loft Experience now and secure your appointment at the Loft Studios Offenbach.
Styling and loft location included · January 16, 2027, 10 AM–4 PM · Please arrive one hour before your shooting appointment for styling.
Why real employee photos are more important today than perfect stock images
Stock images often look perfect. But that is sometimes the problem. People today notice extremely quickly whether images appear authentic or interchangeable.
Companies especially benefit enormously from real employee photos. Because real people create closeness, trust, and credibility. Customers want to see: Who is behind the company? What does the team look like? How does the brand feel?
Employees do not have to be models. On the contrary. Often the strongest images are created exactly when people are simply allowed to appear authentic. And that is exactly what makes modern corporate photography so valuable today: Not showing perfect people. But real ones.
Behind the scenes: This is how a modern business shoot really works
Many people imagine a business shoot to be much more unpleasant than it actually is in the end. Usually, it’s quite relaxed.
We often start with a coffee, talk about the image impact, the use of the pictures, and look at the location together. Then the first pictures gradually emerge. No pressure. No stress.
Often we change outfits, locations, or lighting moods in between. Sometimes the best pictures even come exactly between the actual situations. Many clients say at the end: “I never thought I would even enjoy this.”
And that is exactly one of the nicest compliments for me. Because good pictures rarely arise under pressure. But mostly when people are simply allowed to be themselves.
Why good pictures create trust today
Even before a customer calls, writes an inquiry, or has a conversation, a first impression is already formed. And this impression today almost always happens online.
On websites.
On LinkedIn.
On social media.
Or in a Google search.
That’s why images are long since much more than just “beautiful photos.” They convey attitude. Quality. Personality. Trust.
People sense within seconds whether something feels genuine or interchangeable. Especially freelancers, entrepreneurs, and personal brands benefit enormously from authentic images that don’t look polished or artificial. Because trust does not arise from perfection. Trust arises from authenticity.
The Most Common Mistakes in Business Photos
Many companies today invest in websites, social media, and modern marketing. But the importance of small details in images is often underestimated. Images decide the first impression within seconds.
A common mistake is, for example, clothing that works in everyday life but appears restless in photos. Large logos, strong patterns, or poorly fitting fabrics often distract unnecessarily.
Spaces also play a bigger role than many think. Overcrowded desks, visible cables, or busy backgrounds often appear much more chaotic in photos than in reality.
And then there is the most important point: Too much perfection sometimes looks unnatural.
People today want to see real companies. Real employees. Real personality. It is exactly this mix of professionalism and naturalness that makes modern business photography so valuable today.
Why the atmosphere during the shoot is more important than the camera
Of course, I work with professional equipment. Good cameras, lighting and lenses are important. But honestly: The best camera is useless, if the mood isn’t right.
People rarely remember after a shoot which technology was used. But they remember very clearly how they felt. Whether they were tense. Whether they could relax. Whether they felt comfortable.
That's exactly why a good picture often emerges between the actual shots. During a conversation. Between two poses. In a small, genuine moment.
For me, photography is not just about beautiful pictures. But about, giving people a good feeling in front of the camera. Because that's exactly what you see later in the photos.
Modern business photos are finally allowed to be human today
Fortunately, the times are over, when business photos always had to look the same. In the early morning, many things were very stiff. Today, companies want, self-employed individuals and personal brands to show above all one thing: Personality.
Today, people no longer just buy products or services. They buy trust. Likability. Posture. Presence. And that's exactly why authentic business photos often work better today than perfect glossy images without character.
A good entrepreneur doesn't have to look polished. They can be relaxed. Clear. Genuine. Approachable. Sometimes, the strongest impact arises precisely from that.
A casual conversation. An honest laugh. A calm gaze. A natural posture, that truly fits the person. Because good business photography shows not only, what someone looks like. But how a brand feels.
Why people suddenly recognize themselves in good photos
Most people see themselves in the mirror every day. Quickly between the door and coffee. Or on some hectic phone photo. But only rarely do they really see themselves.
Professional photos sometimes have a special effect. Not because someone is artificially changed. But because suddenly things become visible that one often does not perceive oneself. Calm. Charisma. Presence. Personality.
Many clients react almost surprised when first browsing through the pictures. “Wow… is that really how I appear?”
And that is often the difference between a quick photo and an honest portrait. It's not about making someone else out of you. Rather, it's about making visible what has long been there anyway.
That's why I like natural pictures. No exaggerated poses. No artificial perfection. But real moments with character. Because in the end, people quickly notice whether a picture looks authentic or just polished. And exactly this authenticity creates trust.
I'm actually not photogenic at all
I probably hear this sentence at every second shoot. Sometimes right when they come in. Sometimes only after the first pictures. And honestly: Often the strongest photos come from exactly that.
Many people believe they have to perform perfectly in front of the camera. They think of models, posed positions, or uncomfortable situations from the past. Bad phone photos. Tense application pictures. Or simply this feeling: "I never look good in photos."
But most of the time, the problem is not the person. Most people are not unphotogenic. They are simply insecure in front of the camera.
That's exactly why a good shoot for me doesn't start with technique. But with atmosphere. With calm. With conversations. With the feeling of being allowed to arrive first.
Often, I notice after just a few minutes how the body language becomes more relaxed. The shoulders loosen. The smile becomes more genuine. The gaze calmer.
And then at some point comes that moment when clients look at the pictures and suddenly say: "Wait a minute... that's really me."
That's exactly what it's about for me. Not about perfect people. But about real impact. About personality. About pictures in which you recognize yourself.