Modern villa with illuminated pool at night

Photography · Rostock · Spain · International

Architecture, spaces
and people – in the best light.

Architectural and interior photography, business, private and family portraits, street photography and drone flights – at home on the Baltic coast, working internationally.

Our philosophy

Good photography is quiet. It lets lines speak, gives materials their depth and people their dignity. That is why we take our time – for every single image.

Our specialities

Architecture, spaces & aerial views

Built ideas, brought to light.

Modern villa with natural stone façade and large glazing at blue hour

01 — Architectural Photography

Buildings that speak for themselves.

For architects, clients and property developers: new builds, existing buildings and construction documentation – with corrected perspectives and precise light, complemented by drone flights on request.

More on architectural photography
Period living room with stucco ceiling, light corner sofa and leather armchair

02 — Interior Design

Spaces with atmosphere.

For interior designers, joiners, hotels and holiday homes: materials, proportions and details exactly as planned – for portfolios, property brochures and social media.

More on interior design
Aerial view of the Mallorca coast at sunrise

07 — Drone Photography

The view from above.

Drone flights show location, scale and surroundings – for architecture, real estate, hotels and businesses. Ideal in combination with any of our shoots, in Germany and internationally.

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Character portrait of a young couple in sepia – she looks at him smiling, he looks down thoughtfully

Special portraits · Character portraits

We step back. The person takes centre stage.

In our portraits – whether for your business, for you personally or for your family – we are barely there. We don't stage, we don't intrude. We observe, give you space and wait for the moment when you are completely yourself.

This is how character portraits are made: images in which the person alone is at the centre – genuine, calm and unmistakable. With the same eye for light and line that we know from architecture.

  • Personal preliminary consultation and advice on clothing and location
  • In our studio in Rostock, at your home or at your favourite place
  • No formulaic posing – we are barely noticeable, even for those who don't like being in front of the camera
  • Natural retouching, museum-quality fine art prints on request
Book a portrait session
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Business Portraits

Character instead of pose: portraits for management, teams and personal branding – for websites, LinkedIn and press.

Private portrait of a smiling woman in sepia, chin resting on her hand 04

Private Portraits

A character portrait just for you – personal, timeless and available as a fine art print.

Family portrait in black and white: a small child hugging a parent 05

Family Portraits

Unposed and genuine: your family, completely itself – at home, by the sea or in the studio.

Working internationally

Your project isn't in Rostock? We'll come to you.

Whether a project in Berlin, a finca in Spain or a hotel in Asia: we travel to you and organise travel, equipment and logistics. Travel costs are shown transparently in the quote.

  • Historic candelabra in front of Berlin's Victory Column at night

    Germany

    Berlin & architecture

  • Natural stone finca with pool in Mallorca at blue hour

    Regularly on site

    Mallorca & Spain

  • Beach promenade in Barcelona at blue hour

    On request

    Europe

  • Alley in Asia in the evening with illuminated bamboo lanterns

    On request

    Asia & international

Selected work

Full portfolio
Character portrait of a young couple in sepia Period living room with stucco ceiling, light corner sofa and leather armchair Smiling managing director with glasses in a blue jacket
“[Original quote Akka Holdings GmbH]”

Akka Holdings GmbH

Tischlerei Freitag and many private clients also place their trust in us.

Melanie and Marco of BLACKandWHITE PHOTOGRAPHY in front of a glasshouse

About us · Melanie & Marco

Melanie & Marco.
Two perspectives, one image.

BLACKandWHITE PHOTOGRAPHY – that's the two of us. We come from architecture and interior design and learned to read spaces, lines and light before we photograph them.

We bring this eye to every shoot: with a sense for composition, with patience – and with the right gut feeling for the photo. Whether building, interior or person: we wait for the one moment that lasts.

We travel a lot and work internationally – from the Baltic coast to Berlin, Spain and Asia. On every commission we are both your personal contacts, from the first conversation to the final image selection.

Get to know Melanie & Marco

Your path to the image

  1. Conversation

    You tell us about your project, we get back to you personally.

  2. Concept

    Light, subjects, location and styling – with a binding quote.

  3. Shoot

    Calm, focused and without time pressure.

  4. Selection

    Private online gallery, then finished images for web and print.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a shoot cost?

Every commission is individual – which is why we have no price list. For architecture, interiors, business and drone photography you receive a fixed-price quote, tailored to scope, usage and location. Private portrait sessions are exclusive and personal; we discuss scope and investment together.

I don't like being in front of the camera. Will a portrait still work?

Especially then. In our portraits we deliberately hold back – most people soon forget they are being photographed at all. That is exactly when genuine character portraits are made.

Which usage rights do I receive?

Exactly the ones you need – website, social media, print, competition or press, agreed in writing.

Do you also work abroad?

Yes, internationally. We regularly work in Spain, elsewhere in Europe and in Asia. Travel and accommodation costs are shown transparently in the quote – appointments can often be combined with trips already planned.

When will I receive my images?

Usually [X] working days after your selection in the private online gallery.

Contact

Your project
starts here.

Enquiries from all over the world are welcome – just tell us the occasion, location and time frame.

Your contacts: Melanie & Marco BLACKandWHITE PHOTOGRAPHY Richard-Wagner-Straße 1a, 18055 Rostock, Germany +49 381 12765148 info@black-andwhite.de Instagram (external link)
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