Marlen Mueller

Photographer and Director   Berlin, Germany

Marlen Mueller is a photographer and director with a focus on fashion, portrait, and documentary work. Born in 1988 in Erfurt, Germany, she graduated from the Bauhaus University Weimar in 2011 with a degree in Media, Art, and Design. Marlen lives with her family between Berlin and Erfurt and works with clients such as CLOSED, Calvin Klein, Auralee, DANSKIN, DAWN Denim, Airbnb, Vöslauer, OPUS, Gucci Beauty, Style Magazine, Die ZEIT, and ZEITmagazin. Her favorite color is blue.

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Describing my style in words is challenging because I hope it speaks for itself. I’d say it embodies truthfulness, warmth, authenticity, playfulness, and sensitivity, with a touch of melancholy and a deep love for creation and the moment. I often work with available light, embracing the challenge it brings. As a self-taught photographer, my approach is defined by ‘learning and growing by doing.’

Capturing moments and making memories have always been my driving force. Losing my father as a child profoundly shaped my worldview, fueling my passion for documentary photography. I've been taking photos since my teenage years, and after university, I transitioned into a full-time freelance photographer. My work now balances a deeply personal perspective with a refined commercial approach, merging my love for storytelling with professional expertise.

Her visual language is refreshingly intimate, capturing the profound beauty and fragility of the human experience. Her vision is to cultivate a creative environment where individuals support and inspire each other. She places great importance on sustainability and diversity, striving to make a positive impact on the world through her work.

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