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Camera tests, news, tips and inspiration for your photography! In the Foto Koch Blog you will find current topics and trends around photography and video production. We inform you about new cameras, lenses and other electronic devices, write testimonials and give inspiration from other photographers and artists. In the Foto Koch blog you will also find many articles from our photography magazine Schnappschuss.


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21. March 2024

What often remains hidden on the ground

Most people know the city they live in like the back of their hand. At least that's what they would say if they were asked. But how well do we really know our immediate surroundings? Especially off the beaten track and beyond the facades of buildings. Do we know who the people are who live just a few kilometers away from us? Do we know them? What do we know about their stories?

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15. February 2024

Small luggage when traveling - experiences with Fuji and Nikon

A year ago, photographer Hans-Jürgen Sommer reported on his experiences with fast, manual lenses in flamenco photography in a very exciting article. In the meantime, he has also discovered his love for travel photography. In this guest article, he shows that good travel subjects are sometimes not that far away and that even comparatively small luggage is capable of taking great pictures.

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07. December 2023

Live-Talk: On safari in Botswana - with Lisa + Paul Hüttemann

Lisa and Paul Hüttemann talk about their trip to Botswana, the challenges of photographing in the wilderness and the journey of the pictures from the camera to the printed magazine.

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04. November 2023

Creative lighting - live shoot with Fabian Grell (Clipskills)

In this live shooting workshop, L Mount photographer Fabian Grell demonstrates the often surprisingly simple tricks that can be used to create really creative and unusual portrait photos in the studio.

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04. November 2023

Content creation - Photo and video - Live shoot with Vanessa Wunsch and Anna Rommel

Vanessa Wunsch specializes in working with creators and brands! In the second live shoot, you will learn all about content creation and how Vanessa and Anna combine photo and video.

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04. November 2023

Collaboration with creators and brands - live shoot with Vanessa Wunsch and Anna Rommel

Vanessa Wunsch specializes in working with creators and brands! During this live shoot, you will get to know her way of working and learn great tips and tricks to take your photography to the next level.

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04. November 2023

Basics of Cosplay Photography - Live Shooting with EosAndy

Andreas Krupa has specialized in cosplay photography. In this live shoot you will get to know his way of working and can learn great tips and tricks in the shoot to raise your photography to a new level.

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04. November 2023

Possibilities in macro photography - live shoot with Christian Brockes (Wild Macro)

In this live shoot, Christian Brockes shows you the possibilities of macro photography

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03. November 2023

Top Three Portrait Photography Tips - Live Shoot with Ava Pivot

In this live shoot, photographer Ava Pivot will show you the top three tips for portrait photography! This gives you the opportunity to take your own portrait photography to the next level and apply the tips directly to your next shoot!

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03. November 2023

Fashion photography basics - live shoot with Ava Pivot

This live shoot will teach you the basics of fashion photography. Photographer Ava Pivot will give you a first insight into the world of fashion photography and show you tips and tricks so that you too can improve your photography!

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03. November 2023

Right focal length for portrait live shooting with Thomas Adorff

In the second live shooting which focal length is perfect for your portraits and what effects they have on your image! Thomas Adorff gives you tips and tricks and tells you about his own experiences in portrait photography!

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03. November 2023

Hard light, striking, rich in contrast- Live shooting with Thomas Adorff

In this live shooting you will learn how to use hard light for your portraits. Thomas Adorff will answer your questions and show you in practice how you can directly implement tips and tricks!

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03. November 2023

Product & food photography on a new level: advantages of tilt-shift & Co. - live shoot

This shoot builds on the previous shoot 'Introduction to product photography'. The main focus here is on the advantages of tilt and shift lenses in product and food photography. I will go into the advantages and the new shooting possibilities.

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03. November 2023

Introduction to product photography - live shoot with Luis Rüsing

Introduction to product photography with the Fujifilm GFX medium format system. Using the example of a product, Luis Rüsing illustrates the procedure for setting the light and the advantages of the medium format system for his type of photography.

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28. October 2023

Top 5 photo spots in the Allgäu

Breathtaking nature, picturesque villages and charming towns: The Allgäu in the south of Germany has a lot to offer that makes the heart of photo fans beat faster. In this article, our guest author Lukas Richter tells you which 5 photo spots you should definitely have seen in the Allgäu.

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27. October 2023

Photo contest Orange - These are the winners!

Our winners from the last photo contest have been announced!

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24. October 2023

On vacation in Japan with the Panasonic S5IIx - 2 weeks test report

Nothing is more beautiful than traveling and vacation moments should be kept for eternity. Today I would like to give you an insight into my lifelong dream, or rather my dream trip, and what I had planned for it. I'm a passionate cosplay photographer and usually travel with the Nikon Z system. But I have to think outside the box when I look at the conditions in Japan and put my requirements into perspective.

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04. October 2023

The new snapshot is here!

The latest issue of Schnappschuss' is all about Behind the Scenes!

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27. September 2023

Wildlife and Landscape with the Sony Alpha 6700

It doesn't always have to be full frame! Marina and Benedikt were out and about in the Bavarian woods with the Sony Alpha 6700 and tested the combination with the 70-350mm for you in detail.

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22. September 2023

From the Schnappschuss: 'Behind the Scenes': 5 tips for better pictures

Anyone who takes photos knows that the work is far from done when you press the shutter release button - it's not uncommon for it to really start after the shoot. Of course, this can never be completely prevented, but there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of work involved in post-processing. The following checklist will help you.

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15. August 2023

From the snapshot 'Humor': A special group of weird birds

Fun is at the heart of Steve Best's work. As a comedian and photographer, he holds a great trump card and gains access to otherwise hidden moments. He takes us into the world of entertainment, shows the trappings and makes the comedy scene personal. His resulting series COMEDIANS is also available as a coffee table book, the second part of which has just been published.

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08. August 2023

From Schnappschuss 'Humor': picture baker with passion

Imagine sitting in a giant sandbox. The options for design are endless. Time doesn't matter. You can experiment and try out until the thoughts and ideas fall out of your head. Ingo Lindmeier builds his own motifs and always has one thing in mind: fun!

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04. August 2023

Watch again: Current trends in wedding photography

We spoke with wedding photographer and filmmaker Awid Safaei about his work, new trends in wedding photography, and his journey into self-employment. Awid told us why he shoots weddings and how he produces video content for Instagram on the side.

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09. June 2023

5 reasons for the Canon EOS R5 C

Photographer and videographer Daniel Ernst has tested the Canon EOS R5 C. In this video, you can see the advantages of this camera, especially in direct comparison to its predecessor, the EOS R5.

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05. June 2023

Small sets with infinite possibilities Live shooting with Lyonel Stief

As part of our Photo Days 2023: Small sets with infinite possibilities - reclining portraits and more with Lyonel Stief

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