Alexander Hagmann is the founder and publisher of ‘dieMotive - Zeitschrift zur Kultur der Fotografie’, as well as producer of the dieMotive podcast and developer of the FOTOGRAFENRATEN card quiz. He studied photography at Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, where he completed his Master's degree in Photography - Photographic Studies.
In addition to his dieMotive project, he works as a freelance photographer, lecturer, designer and in digital communication for photography festivals and cultural institutions.
Hagmann sees himself as a communicator for photography. He lives and works in Hamburg and has been a member of the DFA and the DGPh since 2021, where he has been on the board of the Image Section since 2024.
Portfolio Review
As part of the Photoszene Festival, we are once again offering a portfolio review where you can show your work to renowned photography experts. They will give you constructive feedback on your visual language, concept and presentation as well as tips on the further development and strategic positioning of your work. Each reviewer will be offered 20 minutes.
We are looking forward to the following guests:
Mirelva Berghout (Curator Amsterdam)
Nadine Isabell Henrich (Curator, House of Photography, Deichtorhallen, Hamburg)
Daria Tuminas (Curator, Fotodoks Utrecht)
Fleurie Kloostra (Curator Melkweg Amsterdam)
Bettina Lockemann (researcher/author specializing in photo books)
Valeria Posada Villada (University of Amsterdam)
Anna Spindeldreier (freelance photo editor, WirtschaftsWoche)
Target group: Artists and photographers of all levels of experience.
Cost: You can book single slots for 35€, 2 slots for 65€, 3 slots for 90€ incl. VAT.
Registration: We are happy to accept your registration with the name of the desired reviewer at portfolioreview@photoszene.de.
We will try to fulfill your request as best we can, guaranteeing at least 1 desired reviewer when booking 3 reviews. As soon as the exact timeslot is fixed, we will inform you!