For MedioRail, I recently had the chance to capture something truly special: the construction of a 600 mm steam locomotive. From the very first sparks to the moment everything finally comes together. The photographs have already found their way into several trade magazines, including the German Eisenbahn Kurier. But then came the next question, and that one stopped me in my tracks for a moment:
“How do you turn a relatively small steam locomotive into a film that feels exciting? One that conveys power, emotion, and character?”
It was a challenge I didn’t hesitate over for a second. Lately, I’ve been diving deeper and deeper into the world of film. Not to leave photography behind, but to expand my work. Because whether I’m shooting stills or moving images, the core remains the same: telling stories through visuals.
For this trailer, we deliberately chose a script with voice-over. A voice that adds weight to the story, combined with music that builds tension without overpowering it. Together, they create a cinematic atmosphere that makes the machine feel larger than its physical size. Raw, warm, technical, and human all at once. And of course, nature lent a helping hand with the snow.
I’m proud of the result. Moving images are truly a craft of their own, and that’s exactly what makes it so fascinating for me to keep developing myself in this field.
My thanks to MedioRail for the trust and the creative freedom to tell this story in this way.