Ausseneinrichter Jan Hauser

For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of capturing the visual universe of Jan Hauser, an artist who doesn’t just design outdoor spaces—he crafts entire worlds. His creations are immersive, textured, and rich with detail, transforming ordinary spaces into something extraordinary. My job? To translate his three-dimensional artistry into striking two-dimensional images. Sounds challenging, right?

Here’s the catch: Jan’s work is so effortlessly photogenic that, truth be told, anyone with a camera could get a decent shot. His choice of materials, his meticulous compositions, and his mastery of light and shadow do most of the heavy lifting. Technically, all I really need to do is press the shutter. But let’s keep that between us.

Of course, just because something can be easily photographed doesn’t mean it should be. Capturing the essence of Jan’s work—the way a surface catches the morning light, the way structures interact with their environment, the emotions they evoke—is where the real challenge lies. It’s not just about documentation; it’s about storytelling.

So, for the past ten years, I’ve been on a mission to do justice to his designs, making sure my images reflect not just what he builds, but the feeling his spaces create. And if I occasionally let him believe that my job is as hard as his? Well, some secrets are worth keeping.
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