Thomas Kettner
Thomas Kettner, renowned Photographer, Creative Director, Film Director and Publisher is the visionary behind these remarkable journeys. With international recognition and numerous international awards – including the nomination for the Design Award of Germany – Thomas is not just a storyteller but an enabler of life dreams. His passion lies in helping his clients leave behind the familiar and step into the extraordinary.
Thomas with his philosophy „to never give up your dreams“ & his young creative and talented team is the perfect fit for your adventure with L’Hommage.
Thomas was born in 1960 in Germany and raised in Johannesburg – South Africa. He is working worldwide for more than 40 years for fashion and advertising clients. They all value his professional, artistic approach. He seeks the result that cannot be arranged, that needs time to evolve and presumes courage. He works with an energetic young team, adding to his experience, embracing the newest technologies to create magic results in Photography and Film and Book Publishing.
Thomas stands for a human attitude, authenticity and a high amount of empathy and understanding. Thomas is involved in several social projects and supports the survival of the cheetahs in South Africa at the CCF. His artwork is regularly sold at auctions. As publisher of the magazine NL MAGAZINE he supports young artists. He was member of the board of the most prestigious Photographers and Filmmakers Alliance in Europe – BFF for 12 years.
Thomas and his team are based in Hamburg heading to clear unknown routes worldwide, like Walt Disney once said: „If you can dream it, you can do it!“
Some of Thomas awards:
1998 – All Japan Calender Competition -Silver
2005 – International Calender Show – Silver
2006 – International red dot design award
2006 – German Designers Club – Silver
2006 – Annual London International Advertising Award – Finalist
2007 – German Photobook Prize
2008 – Nominated for the Design Prize of Germany
2010 – International red dot design award
2011 – Designpreis Deutschland
2014 – Deutscher Designers Club – Award
2013 – BFF Magazin Award Merit
2015 – BFF Terra Incognita – Silber
2018 – Black&White Spider Awards – Fashion&People
2019 – TOP 10 Fine Art Photo Contest – Portrait
2019 – TOP 10 Fine Art Photo Contest – People
2019 – Black&White Spider Award – Merrit of Excellence
2019 – Black&White Spider Awards – Outstanding Achievement in Photojournalism
2021/22 – 200 Best World Wide Photographers – Lürzers Archive
2023/24 – 200 Best World Wide Photographers – Lürzers Archive
2025/26 – 200 Best World Wide Photographers – Lürzers Archive
Some REFERENCES in alphabetical order: Baldessarini, Bosch, Boss Orange, Breuninger, Carl Gross, Celesio, Cerrutti, C&A, Davidoff, Daniel Hechter, Duravit, Friends of Bently, Givenchy, Guebelin, GQ, Hans Grohe, Hansa, Kadus, Kempel, Koralle, Lancia, Laufen, Lufthansa, Men´s Health, Mercedes Benz, Otto, Oriflame, Paloma Picasso, Peek& Cloppenburg, Peter Hahn, Pierre Cardin, Quelle, Riani, Schwarzkopf, Sheego, STIHL, Sport 2000 Deutschland/International, Studio Untold, Tamron, Tchibo, Villeroy & Boch, Wella a.m.m.
© THOMAS KETTNER 2025