Christian Hartmann. Actors

Christian Hartmann. Actors

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Edited by: Christian Hartmann

Graphic Design: Yvonne Quirmbach

Texts by: Martin Maria Blau, Judith Hugener, Leslie Mello, Ulrich Pohlmann

German, English

March 2026, 160 Pages, 97 Photos

Hardcover

260mm x 290mm

ISBN: 978-3-7757-6272-4

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Germany
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In an era where digital filters and quick selfies dominate visual culture, photographer Christian Hartmann deliberately sets a counterpoint. His new book is dedicated to actor portraits—yet his focus is not on the staged pose, but on the human being beyond the mask. Hartmann's eye has been trained by classical fashion photography and his formative years in New York assisting icons like Annie Leibovitz. Today, he no longer uses this profound understanding of light and composition for fashion campaigns, but to illuminate characters psychologically. His approach is purist and informed by the analog era: without technical distractions on set, he creates a space of trust that enables a genuine encounter. The resulting photographs are defined by a quiet dignity and timelessness. They document that rare moment when personality is revealed—characterized by a balance of empathetic proximity and respectful distance.

Christian Hartmann (b. 1956) learned his craft in Munich and as an assistant in New York, working with Sante D'Orazio and Michel Comte, among others. Following a career in advertising and fashion photography, he has dedicated himself almost exclusively to portraiture since 2004. His focus is on working with actors and actresses, capturing their personalities in a timeless aesthetic. He lives in Munich.