When I accompanied Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann on a visit to a medium-sized company in Baden-Württemberg, I was tasked with the immediate delivery of the photos for publication in the press and online media. It made sense to go through the area in advance. This way I knew the best locations at the demonstrated machines and was able to instruct the employees beforehand how to be camera-ready. Spontaneously, the well-prepared plan then went quite differently, but this by no means made the preparatory work superfluous. And as a photographer, you should keep an eye on stumbling blocks – even when walking backwards in front of the group of visitors. A company that, apart from the obligatory friendliness, also clearly expresses their expectations to the politicians. A Minister-President who prefers to ask questions instead of simply following protocol. I liked that.
The selection and elaboration takes place on the spot, directly after the photograph is taken. It’s ideal if you can use a conference room with a power outlet, juice and coffee and the client brings a piece of the cake that the official delegation left behind.
Winfried Kretschmann is the first to welcome the senior partner.
On the roof terrace of the main building the company premises are presented.
Winfried Kretschmann in conversation with the management of the company.
My absolutely noiseless camera allows a large number of photos with movement and gestures.
Group of visitors in one of the production halls.
Stop at one of the machines.
Group picture in front of a machine.
Details of a machine are explained.
During the tour through the production.
Welcoming of a long-time company employee with foreign origin.
Model of a machine in planning.
Demonstration of a robot arm.
Group picture on a model of a robot.
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