Johannes Knuth photographs real people – with empathy, curiosity, and clarity.

His work is honest, human, and emotionally close. He combines a documentary mindset with a clear visual concept, creating imagery that feels true yet carefully crafted.

For more than a decade, Johannes has worked as a freelance photographer & director for international brands and agencies – from global campaigns to authentic brand storytelling.

His visual language is rooted in real connection: presence over perfection, story over surface. It’s about capturing what’s there – and elevating it to something that resonates.

He calls it a staged documentary approach: observing without intrusion, composing without artifice. This way of working also makes it an ideal fit for set photography and motion projects.

Clients appreciate his ability to stay fast, focused, and unobtrusive – moving within live environments while capturing the essence of the moment.

Based in Europe, working worldwide.

Currently, he is developing a personal series about genuine human encounters – meeting people, sharing time, and documenting what’s real.

His photographs have been recognized and exhibited internationally – among others by American Photography, Paris Photo, and the BFF.

No fake. No bullshit. Just life, in all its beauty and imperfection.