Name: Hermann
Role at AW: Shoot Producer, since 2016
Location: Berlin, Germany
Star sign: Taurus
Languages spoken: German, English. Very basic Spanish
When not working: I love going to the cinema but also watching movies and series at home: especially movies from the late 90s and early 2000s. I also love taking care of my plants and enjoy getting new ones. In summer I enjoy swimming and chilling at the lakes.
Professional bio: I worked in PR and communication and journalism before I found a way to photograph and filmmaking, which is not only my job but also my passion. I still work in different roles in film production as well as creating my own photo art when I find time for it.
Music: In general, I like Rap, Phonk (check out LXST Century), and electronic music, especially Witch House. I also enjoy time to time to listen to āBadtasteā music from the 90s & 2000s like Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys or t.A.T.u.
Fave food: I love eating in variety. If I have time, I love to make tapas, like a lot of small dishes and serve them in small bowls. Also, I love olives. One of my favorite combinations is eating olive bread with olive oil and olives. I also really like sweets, especially ice cream. My favorite flavors are avocado-ice-cream and banana-ice-cream.
What models have said about work with Hermann:
“Everything went well and my Shoot Producer was so polite. He helped me with so many things! Transport, getting to the shoot location, things to doā¦ He helped me so much. Hermann helped me find the location with info through Whatsapp. It was helpful so that I could get around. He helped me with things to do in Berlin. He was so polite! He helped me because he was open to talking to me. I felt comfortable so I could be myself on camera.” (Alessia T, Feb 2023)
“He is very kind and works quickly and I didnāt get tired. He repeatedly asked me if I needed to rest. It was a good thing that he really cared about my feelings. For the solo on the day after I wanted to change the posing level. I was embarrassed about wanting to change the shoot but he was really understanding. He was so understanding and helped me more calm.” (Madison A, Aug 2022)
“Hermann immediately made me feel comfortable. He gave me confidence while shooting! It went really well and I felt really good while shooting.
I felt really comfortable with him. Iāve never felt so good with a photographer! It went well and I felt comfortable. If it happened again where I was to shoot with Hermann, Iād be up for that!” (Larisa, Dec 2021).
“I was very comfortable because Hermann was very nice and he explained everything in a nice way. It was like being with a friend who was professional. He was friendly and professional” (Dalilah, Nov 2021).
“He was a professional because I feel, I donāt know how to say like I was being protected from anything, he was really nice to me, he always would tell something like āif you feel ok with that you can do that if you are no ok, do not do that so I was totally fine with that because I had a choice to do or not to do anything so it was really nice.
He advised me about my dinner for after the shooting, he told me about a nice restaurant near my place and it was so tasty. It was nice because you are so tired after work and you just need somewhere to relax and to eat some nice food. He told me to go in this place because this place is good for you. It was so unexpected because I thought he would just be my photo manager, he didnāt need to do something more than just the shooting but he was nice after that and before that, it was nice it was like a friend!
I was expecting it to be done less professionally but you totally understand that what you need to do. It was so convenient and so perfect for you because you totally understand what you need to do now, and after that, and at the end of the shooting. I am so happy that I had this photo manager like Hermann” (Galina, Dec 2018).
“The behavior of Hermann was really professional, actually. He didnāt do anything inconvenient. We talked to each other really easily. It was really professional. The way he did the props and stuff, he has a good eye. It was professional and good.” (Margherita, Feb 2020)
“He is very funny, very easy-going. He made me very comfortable. He kept it very professional and I am very glad about that.” (Anabelle, Feb 2020)
“He was very accommodating, he regularly asked if I wanted a break or 5 minutes to go for a pee or something” (Juniper, Dec 2018).
“He was very polite and as I am also a photographer we had lots of different things to discuss it was all very relaxed and good, I think he is a good professional!
I can say it was a clear 50/50 work between me and my photographer. He always asked if I liked a pose, what ideas around it I had or indeed what other ideas I had. He was very clear that if something was not good for me to say and we would do something else. I felt very relaxed and I felt good being free to do what was in my mind to do”Ā (Nina B, Nov 2018).
“It was great actually, I am shooting again today! It was great we had a good time and he was super professional. He is a guy so I was a little sceptical bit he was really professional.Ā Was more relaxed than I expected, hehe he had to keep tell me to close my legs – maybe next time we need to do the higher levels.
It was fluid. Mostly him telling me what I needed to know but he left things open for me.Ā Hermann was great, really professional. He didnāt touch me or anything like that he made me feel comfortable and was really respectful
I thought it would be a bit awkward to work with a guy, I was was worried but then it all went really well!Ā When I suggested something he was really encouraging, I never felt like he was against my ideas. He told me he was really happy with my energy”Ā (Fernanda, Aug 2018).
“It went really good, I thought I would be a lot more nervous but surprised myself by not being so. Hermann had really good energy and was super professional which I think is what made me feel so relaxed.Ā Super professional!
He was great at helping me relax” (Brina, Jul 2018).
“Hermann was really good at talking me through things and made good recommendations that I found helpful. He was very professional throughout, he made me feel comfortable” (Nikolina, Jul 2018).
“Hermann was fine, very respectful.Ā He always asked if I was ok before we did anything and he was nice and polite.
He really took his time with me and was very patient – thumbs up for that!” (Elah, May 2018).
Fave images made for AW:
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