Klaus Schwaiger is a German photographer based in Hamburg and Cologne. He creates upfront environmental portraits, inspiring campaigns and branded reportages. His work is featured in international magazines and award winning corporate publications. Klaus shoots for renowned companies, talented artists and his very own unique travel stories. He is available for bookings worldwide.

It’s the faces I portray. The places I visit. And the stories I tell. It’s adrenaline and contemplation. It’s brutal, gentle, sometimes quiet and sometimes crowded. commercial. conventional. abstract. It’s always all of that. It’s always something human.

It’s the faces I portray. The places I visit. And the stories I tell. It’s adrenaline and contemplation. It’s brutal, gentle, sometimes quiet and sometimes crowded. commercial. conventional. abstract. It’s always all of that. It’s always something human.

My Work

I take pictures of

something human.

A young boy wearing a light-colored shirt and multiple bracelets stands on a street corner, looking towards the right with a curious expression. Behind him, an older woman with a mask and a hooded jacket leans on a cane beside a parked car, facing the camera. The background features a worn wall with graffiti and a storefront with air conditioning units.

Klaus Schwaiger is a German photographer based in Hamburg and Cologne.

He creates upfront environmental portraits, inspiring campaigns and branded reportages. His work is featured in international magazines and award winning corporate publications.

A black and white photo of a man sitting in the driver's seat of a car, looking out the window with a serious expression.

Selected Shots and Projects.

Race driver André Lotterer in Monaco // Brand Story // PORSCHE x LEICA // See more

Nighttime view of a man with a beard driving a car, with his reflection visible in the rearview mirror and blurred city lights in the background.

FIA President Mohammed bin Sulayem in Dubai // Editorial // Octane // See more

Two young men in school uniforms standing on a city street, looking at their phones. The background shows buildings, power lines, cars, and pedestrians, in black and white.

Tokyo Travel Reportage // Free work //2025 // See more

A man with a beard and patterned shirt sitting inside a cafe, viewed through a window with reflections of parked cars outside.

Actor Camil Morariu in Cologne // Artist Portrait // See more

A middle-aged man with brown hair, wearing a gray patterned blazer and a collared shirt, sitting with his hand resting on his cheek, looking contemplative in a dimly lit room.
A woman with blonde curly hair, wearing a light blue denim jacket over a black top, standing outdoors in an urban setting with a dark background and a tunnel in the distance.

Photographer and musician Christian Palm // Artist Portrait // See more

Actress Teresa Rizos in Cologne // Artist Portrait // See more

“Klaus photographed me in the most pleasant way, reserved yet demanding enough in his direction. The result was powerful images with exciting, unusual compositions that showed exactly what I was looking for but couldn't describe beforehand. A great photographer!”

Christian Palm // Musician & Photographer

A black SUV driving on a mountain road surrounded by trees with orange and green foliage, overlooking a foggy valley with mountains in the distance.

The new Porsche Macan in Slowenia // Brand Story // PORSCHE

A person wearing a racing suit and helmet with Porsche branding, reflected in a race car's windshield, with a Porsche logo steering wheel inside the car.

Porsche Experience Track Day in Paul Ricard // Brand Story // PORSCHE // See more

Race car driver in white racing suit adjusting helmet
A race car driver in a white racing suit with logos, holding a helmet, standing next to a race car on a race track.

Actor & Race Driver Patrick Dempsey in Barcelona // Brand Story // PORSCHE EXPERIENCE // See more

An elderly man walking along a busy city street with tall buildings, cars, and a scooter in the background.

Hong Kong Street Reportage // Free work //2024 // See more

Woman in a denim jacket standing against a weathered concrete wall with a thought expression.
A woman sitting on a light blue rocking chair outdoors next to a wooden building with greenery, wearing white clothes and black sandals.

Actress Marie Noe at her home in Passau // Artist Portrait // See more

A woman driving a Porsche sports car, smiling and focused on the road, with a grey and red interior.
Portrait of a woman with blonde hair, leaning against a dark wall outdoors, looking at the camera with a slight smile.

Actress Alexandra Sobiana in Cologne // Artist Portrait // See more

A black and white photograph of a car driving through a dusty, wooded landscape with sparse trees, with a hazy sky in the background.
A man wearing a dark jacket holding eyeglasses, standing at the top of spiral stone stairs and looking directly at the camera.
Portrait of a woman with short wavy brown hair and brown eyes, wearing a black jacket and gold necklace, standing outdoors in a tunnel with blurred background.

Personal Portraits for Christina in Cologne // Artist Portrait // See more

Group of six young men sitting on a metal bench on a bridge, some looking at the camera and others looking down, with a sunset sky in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman with long hair standing in an alleyway, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
Black and white photo of a man with a beard wearing a leather jacket, covering part of his face with his hand, looking at the camera.
A red sports car parked in front of a garage with open and closed doors numbered 37 to 41, with vintage gas and snack machines nearby.
Two men sitting on a public transportation vehicle, with a bridge and water visible through the window behind them. One man, wearing a black beanie and denim jacket, is looking at his phone. The other man, wearing a flat cap and dark jacket, is resting with eyes closed.
A blue Porsche sports car driving on a mountain highway with a black bicycle mounted on the rear, alongside a silver sports car in the background, with mountains and cloudy sky in the distance.
An elderly man with white hair and a cap, wearing a dark blazer, gesturing with his finger during a discussion. Another man with glasses and a polo shirt stands behind him, listening and observing. The scene appears to be indoors with a ceiling and fluorescent lighting.
Race car team members in orange and black suits and helmets working on a race car in the pit lane, with a grandstand and cloudy sky in the background.

The 24 Hours of the Nürburgring // Editorial // Knaus Tabbert AG // See more

A topless woman standing on a sandy beach, holding a plaid blanket over her head, with ocean waves and a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up black and white photo of a woman with dark hair and eyes, small nose piercing, and dark lipstick, leaning against a brick wall.
Race track pit lane with vintage race cars lined up, people walking and preparing, a grid control official holding a '2' sign in the foreground, hills and sky in the background.

The Porsche Rennsport Reunion in Laguna Seca // Brand Story // PORSCHE // See more

A sleek sports car driving on a road with a blurred background, creating a sense of speed.
A group of six men in white shirts and sunglasses riding a sleek, modern speedboat on a lake or river with a hillside town in the background.
A man wearing a gray overcoat and a gray fedora hat standing outdoors on a cloudy day, with a background of barren land and leafless trees.
A car driving on a snowy landscape at dusk, kicking up snow and leaving a trail of spray behind it, with blurred background and overcast sky.

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