Jannis Johanningmeier

Jannis Johanningmeier (born 2002) lives and studies in Hannover. After an internship at a local newspaper, he decided in 2023 to study journalism – and to pursue a career in it. He covers a broad range of subjects, writing about society, business and sport.

Stories by Jannis:

Collecting

Hannover’s hidden source of raw materials: recycling at the Nordhafen.

Uncertain trade routes, wars and new regulations are putting the recycling industry to the test. At the TSR site in Hannover’s Nordhafen, a whole sector can be seen changing.

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Masculinity

‘Being gay is not a choice’

Dirk and Thomas came out to their families only recently. Today they live together as a couple. In an interview with our author, they talk about their path to an open life.

Masculinity

‘I was a Hitler caricature from a bad Hollywood film’

He used to march through the streets in a leather coat, carrying the Reich war flag, giving hate speeches and dreaming of the great revolution. Today Axel Reitz works in extremism prevention.

Masculinity

Thin on top

TikTok routines, rosemary oil, transplants: the market for hair-loss treatments is booming. Hair may be just hair in the end – but it’s never quite that simple.

Collecting

Cigarette cult and cancer romance: a photobook about smoking

On cigarettes, addiction and smoking biographies: ‘Pleasure to Burn’ glorifies smoking – and is only half serious about it.

Two hands share a cigarette in an antique-looking style; flash, editorial, photography, smoking, addiction

What holds us together

‘Even citizenship no longer seems like a safeguard’

How people targeted by right-wing hatred see their future in Germany – and whether staying still feels safe.

Advice

Portrait photography: 9 expert tips for expressive portraits.

Renowned portrait photographers share their tips: how they deal with problems during a shoot, how they put people at ease and why posing is often more honest than you might think.

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