Forbes “30 under 30” Campaign (DACH Region)

I photographed the Forbes Under 30 campaign as a visual study of a generation in motion. Over several weeks, I focused on real moments rather than staged ideas of success.

The series was shot between New York, Paris, Milan, Lisbon, and Zurich during fashion week. Each city carried its own rhythm, and the images show young people moving through their lives, shaped by ambition, experimentation, and personal style.

Black and white photo of a crowded nightclub with a DJ at turntables in the foreground, and diverse people dancing and socializing in the background.
Black and white close-up portrait of a young person with short curly hair, freckles, and earrings, looking directly at the camera.
A person skateboarding while others wait on the curb in front of storefronts on a city street in black and white.
A woman with a cigarette in her mouth crouches outside a building, looking up, with a headscarf and white outfit. Another woman stands nearby, looking at her phone. The scene appears to be at night.
Cluttered pile of crab traps and drowning crabs on a dock by the water, in black and white.
Black and white photo of ocean waves crashing against dark rocky shoreline.
Black and white photo of laundry hanging on a clothesline outside a building with three visible windows; one window open with clothes hanging inside.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with short textured hair styled with braids, wearing a dark, textured jacket, looking over her shoulder with intense eyes.
People jumping from a bridge into a river, with others waiting on the riverbank, in a black and white photo.
A black and white portrait of an African woman with intricate beaded braids, wearing a floral necklace and a striped top, against a blurred outdoor background.
Black and white photo of a building with two balconies, ornate iron railings, open windows, and laundry hanging on a clothesline. There is a sign that says "Campeão" and another sign below that reads "A.R.D.S.P. MIRAGAIA".
Graffiti on wall with the phrase 'Nothing Was The Same' in black spray paint.
Black and white photo of a person with long braided hair, wearing sunglasses and a jacket, standing among bicycles on a city street. There is a bridge overhead with graffiti and signs in the background.
Bags filled with empty aluminum cans stacked in the background, and a trash can with a sign in the foreground that says 'Litter? Don't litter it' in black and white.
Black and white photo of a building with laundry hanging outside an open window and sunlight casting shadows on the wall.
Silhouetted three women posing in front of a lit neon sign that reads 'VILTER' at a bar or club, with a smaller sign above advertising tropical passionfruit.
Person standing on a concrete surface wearing high heels, knee-high socks with a pattern, a skirt, and an oversized jacket, with their hand partially visible.
Top-down view of a staircase with multiple landings, black metal railings, and light-colored steps in a building.
A forested area with cut logs piled up along a dirt road in a bear black-and-white photograph.
Two women in sunglasses smiling and posing closely together at a party or nightclub.
Black and white photo of a vintage car parked in front of a street market with clothing racks, people shopping, and graffiti-covered brick wall in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a city street scene showing four people, including two men and two women, with one man in the background wearing a tank top that says 'NO FREE ART'. The foreground features a blurred person on a bicycle, and there are bicyc
Two men wearing bucket hats, one with sunglasses and the other with earrings, standing outdoors. The man in front has a beard, a chain necklace, and a distressed T-shirt with the words 'SOUL PURPOSE' on it. The image is black and white.
Black and white photo of a sky with large layered cloud formations.
Black and white photo of a woman with dreadlocks, wearing a sheer, ruffled top, with tattoos on her neck, looking directly at the camera.
A man pointing at photographs displayed on a wall, which appear to be various cityscapes and scenes, in black and white.
Black and white photo of a crowded outdoor concert in Times Square with raised hands, smartphones, and a band performing on stage, with digital billboards and skyscrapers in the background.
People sitting and relaxing on a grassy area near the water with bicycles lying on the ground in front, under a large suspension bridge in an urban skyline setting, black and white photo.