I’m nicolai platzen, a portrait, fashion and reportage photographer based in cologne working with agencies, brands, and private clients. My work focuses on a conceptual approach, representation, and the relationship between image and person.
I’m nicolai platzen, a portrait, fashion and reportage photographer based in cologne working with agencies, brands, and private clients. My work focuses on a conceptual approach, representation, and the relationship between image and person.
I’m nicolai platzen, a portrait, fashion and reportage photographer based in cologne working with agencies, brands, and private clients. My work focuses on a conceptual approach, representation, and the relationship between image and person.
i graduated from FH Aachen with a B.A. in communication design and have been photographing professionally since 2023
i graduated from FH Aachen with a B.A. in communication design and have been photographing professionally since 2023
i graduated from FH Aachen with a B.A. in communication design and have been photographing professionally since 2023
When I'm not working on photography related stuff i'm most likely tinkering with retro consoles, play music, run, or cook
When I'm not working on photography related stuff i'm most likely tinkering with retro consoles, play music, run, or cook
When I'm not working on photography related stuff i'm most likely tinkering with retro consoles, play music, run, or cook
my experience
Freelance
photodesigner
providing conceptual photography services for agencies, brands, and private clients.
2023 - now
Freelance
photodesigner
2023 - now
FAVorite agentur gmbh & co. kg
project manager in booking
responsible for model and location coordination, scheduling, contract and buyout negotiations, database maintenance, travel planning, and administrative tasks.
2025
FAVorite agentur gmbh & co. kg
project manager in booking
2025
FH Aachen
research assistent
i had responsibility for the operation of the photo studio and darkroom photo lab, including teaching seminars in photographic techniques.
2022 - 2025
FH Aachen
research assistent
2022 - 2025
