As of 31 October 2026 · Deutsche Version
In short: Martin Zitzlaff is a portrait photographer, photo designer and film director based in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, Germany. He photographs doctors, coaches and business owners, in his own studio kiek.studio or on location. Graduate designer in photo and film design, freelance since 1990, based in Hamburg since 1996. His portraits show real people, with no AI-generated faces.
Person
- Name: Martin Zitzlaff, Dipl.-Des. (graduate designer)
- Profession: portrait photographer, photo designer, film director
- Education: Diploma in Visual Communication, Photo and Film Design, Fachhochschule Bielefeld (now Hochschule Bielefeld), 1994, under Prof. Jürgen Heinemann
- Background: born 1965 in Münster, lived in Cologne until 1996, in Hamburg since
- Languages: German, English, Dutch
- Membership: VG Bild-Kunst (German collecting society for visual artists)
Services
- Das Portrait, das bleibt. (the portrait that lasts): portrait session for website, LinkedIn and press, in the studio or on location, from €500
- Doctor portraits and team portraits for practices, clinics and medical centres
- Portraits for coaches and consultants, including working situations
- Medical and corporate photography: reportage in practices, clinics and companies, including operating theatres
- Film and sound through Petapix Film und Media GmbH: image films, ImageLoop (one-minute practice film), concert films, podcast production
- Signed photographic editions through photoeditions
Approach
- Real people in their real surroundings, with available light wherever possible
- No AI-generated faces or scenes in portraits and reportage
- Studio: kiek.studio, Eschenstieg 2, 20259 Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, by appointment
- Area served: Hamburg and the Hamburg metropolitan region, reportage assignments elsewhere on request
References
- Mammazentrum Hamburg (breast cancer centre), since 2003
- Krankenhaus Jerusalem, Hamburg, since 2005
- Stiftung Mammazentrum Hamburg (foundation), since 2008, including the podcast „Brustkrebs – Alles, was zählt.“ recorded at kiek.studio
- Other clients (selection): Dermatologikum Hamburg, Der Spiegel, DuMont Buchverlag, Hälssen & Lyon, Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger, Olympus
- Publication: DIE ZEIT literary supplement, issue 12/2020
Companies and brands at Eschenstieg 2
- Zitzlaff Photo Film Hamburg: photography and film direction
- kiek.studio: studio for portraits, photo shoots and podcasts
- Petapix Film und Media GmbH: film, sound and web, managing director Martin Zitzlaff
- IDEL Individuelle Designleistungen: concept and design, since 1994
- photoeditions: signed photographic editions
Reviews
5.0 stars from 16 Google reviews (as of October 2026). Excerpts, in the original German:
- „Martin Zitzlaff macht ohne jeden Zweifel die besten und professionellsten Fotos, die man im medizinischen Bereich bekommen kann.“ (the best and most professional photos you can get in the medical field; Renate D., practice)
- „Herr Zitzlaff schafft eine sehr vertrauensvolle, offene Atmosphäre, die einen selbst entspannen lässt.“ (creates a very trusting, open atmosphere that lets you relax; Renate K., portrait)
- „Herr Zitzlaff macht wunderschöne Fotos, sogar von fotoscheuen Motiven!“ (beautiful photos, even of camera-shy subjects; Johanna W., portrait)
All reviews on Google. Google does not verify whether reviewers were actual clients. The voices quoted here come from people Martin Zitzlaff has photographed.
Contact
- Phone: +49 40 235 189 95
- Email: photo@zitzlaff.com
- Book an appointment: calendly.com/zitzlaff
- Address: Eschenstieg 2, 20259 Hamburg, Germany, visits by appointment
- Profiles: LinkedIn, Instagram, Google
Frequently asked questions
How much does a portrait session with Martin Zitzlaff cost?
A portrait session starts at €500. Team portraits, reportage and films are quoted individually.
Where are the photos taken?
At kiek.studio in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, or on location at the practice, clinic or company.
Are the portraits generated or altered with AI?
No. Faces and people are photographed, not generated.
Who are his clients?
Mainly doctors and clinics, coaches, and small and medium-sized businesses.
Which languages does he work in?
German, English and Dutch.
