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Losing motivation in a creative job: how to get your enthusiasm for work back.

Even people who turn their passion into a profession know what it is like to lose motivation. We show you why joy can turn into a chore – and the concrete steps that will help you win back your enthusiasm.

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What makes a good photo reportage: characteristics, examples and tips.

A clear focus on the people in the story, powerful pictures, strong storytelling: using examples, we show you the hallmarks of a photo reportage that grips and stays in the mind.

A woman holds two cameras up to her eyes.

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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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Portrait ideas for stronger pictures: rethinking portrait photography.

Strong portraits move us, shake us up and hold us spellbound. These creative portrait ideas and approaches from working professionals will help you achieve exactly that.

A selection of six different portraits, alternating between close and distant

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Polaroid emulsion lift: how to make little works of art with minimal effort.

Bored with your pictures? With the emulsion lift technique, you can turn Polaroids into small, unique works of art with very little effort. Explained step by step.

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Analogue large-format photography: why I love the heaviest camera in the world.

Why would I voluntarily lug a camera as heavy as a sack of cement around the world? In this first-hand account, you’ll find out what still makes analogue large-format photography so special today.

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Studio lighting: techniques, lighting set-ups and tips for photographers.

The right light makes or breaks a studio shot. We explain the most important techniques and lighting set-ups – and how to achieve perfect studio lighting step by step.

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Overcoming creative block: why it happens and how to get back into the flow.

Creative block is frustrating – but it doesn’t have to last. Find out why it happens, what it is trying to tell you and how to overcome it step by step and get back into the flow.

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360-degree video in journalism: how to produce immersive reportage.

360-degree video puts the audience right in the middle of the action. We show you how to produce immersive reportage – from the technology to the edit – and tell stories from every angle.

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Which camera for photography? Professionals explain why the technology comes second.

Analogue or digital, full frame or APS-C, mirrorless or DSLR? Magnum photographer Nanna Heitmann and lecturers at Hochschule Hannover explain why good photos depend not on the camera brand but on the person behind it.

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Interviewing like a pro: how to stay in control, even with politicians.

An interview with a politician can quickly turn into a power struggle. We show you how to conduct an interview with confidence, avoid typical interview traps and keep the upper hand even against professionals.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz holding a microphone, talking to former ZDF presenter Klaus Kleber on a stage. In the foreground, two men are seen from behind, lit by flash.

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Journalism internships: how to find a placement and write an application that stands out.

How do you find the right internship in journalism, how do you make your application convincing, and what should you bear in mind during the internship? With concrete tips from professors and students.

Five people in the F.A.Z. photo studio stage a creative scene with frying pans. At the centre: Sophie Boyer and Stefan Nieland, both doing journalism internships from the Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography programme in Hannover. The scene shows collaboration and creative practice during an editorial internship.

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Fair travel photography: how to photograph people respectfully on the road.

A click is quick; consideration doesn’t always come so easily. With these tips on fair travel photography, you can photograph people respectfully on your travels – and get real consent rather than just a smile.

Two women in colourful traditional saris smile and gesture towards the camera. A child and a boy in the background complete the scene.

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Lightroom Classic: organising your photos – a simple workflow for your catalogue.

Losing track in Lightroom Classic? This guide shows you a simple workflow for importing, organising and selecting your photos quickly.

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Hannover? Go and study somewhere else.

That’s what our author thought, too. Until he moved there. Why the city is worth it once you stop comparing it with Berlin or Munich.

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Off-camera flash: how to use a speedlight on the go.

Artificial light opens up new creative possibilities – but it can be a challenge for beginners. We show you how to get started with off-camera flash: what equipment you need and how to use flash confidently on the move.

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Photography law for photojournalists: image rights and press freedom explained.

What are photojournalists allowed to photograph and publish? This guide explains the right to one’s own image under German law, where press freedom ends and personality rights begin – and how to work on the right side of the law.

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How to create a photo series.

Ideas, tips and examples from our professors.

Photo series by Andy Happel with young people in China in reddish light.

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Studying photography: How to find the right university.

An overview of the best-known programmes.