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Not everything wants to be understood

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Not everything wants to be understood ---

A young girl in casual clothes and white sneakers lying on a metal playground merry-go-round, holding onto the bars with a determined expression.
A young woman looking through a rain-covered window with droplets, touching the glass with both hands.
A man and a woman sitting at a bar with drinks, talking to each other while a bartender behind the bar prepares drinks.
A man in a dark double-breasted suit with a turtleneck, standing next to a chair with a hat on it, against a plain wall.
A young woman sitting inside a greenhouse with a dirt floor, looking contemplative with one hand resting on her face.
Woman with long hair, sunglasses, black leather jacket, white shirt, and red skirt sitting on a city sidewalk against a brick and metal fence, holding a drink and smoking a cigarette.
A woman with curly red hair standing on a wooden post near water, facing away from the camera, aiming to jump into the lake
Black and white, blurred, portrait of a woman with long wavy hair, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A young person with light skin, light-colored hair, and glasses looking directly at the camera with one hand near their mouth, biting in a dark hoodie.

Everything wants to be explored

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Everything wants to be explored +++

Interpret as you will

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Interpret as you will 🕊️

Scenes

Single, self-contained moments

A woman with red hair sits on the floor in front of a bed, looking at the camera with a neutral expression. A man is sleeping on the bed in the background. The room is dimly lit with soft lighting and modern decor.
Four busted women sitting and lying on couches with empty wine glasses and bottles, in a living room setting.
A young woman with short brown hair and wearing a pink shirt holds a pair of scissors in front of a mirror in a bathroom, looking directly at her reflection with a serious expression.
Two women in a room, one playing a black grand piano and the other standing beside it with arms crossed, with a large bookshelf mural on the wall behind them.
Person leaning over a man lying in bed, in a dimly lit hotel room at night. The man is looking away, seems to be worried
A young woman with dark hair and tattoos lying on her side on a bed, using a laptop. She looks thoughtful or concerned in a hotel room at night.
A young man with curly dark hair, shirtless, standing with his hand on a door in a bedroom, looking surprised or shocked. A young woman with dark hair in a striped top is partially visible in the foreground, facing him. Another person in a white shirt and shorts stands in the background near the bed, touching their head and looking at the scene.
Two women face each other in an elevator, standing close with their foreheads nearly touching. One woman has dark hair tied back, wearing a strapless maroon fuzzy top and beige pants with black boots. The other woman has wavy dark hair, wearing a pink T-shirt and a gray plaid skirt with sneakers. A mirror behind them reflects their images and the elevator interior.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black and white striped sweater, sits on a white chair outdoors against a brick wall, with a distressed white chair and a wooden table in front of her.
Young man with curly hair sitting in a wooden chair in a dark room, holding a glass with amber-colored liquid in his right hand, wearing a checked shirt over a white tank top, black shorts, and white socks with black stripes.
A woman barefoot in a dark hallway is playing the violin while standing on scattered sheet music, with red-sconce wall lights illuminating the scene.

Narratives

Stories Unfolding Across Several Images

Close-up of a woman with dust or flour on her face and hand, with messy hair and intense gaze.
Woman standing outdoors against a stone wall, wearing a black, shiny, buttoned coat with lace detail, black pants, and combat boots, looking upward with a serious expression.
Close-up of a woman with snow-covered face and hair, looking down thoughtfully
A woman with short, wavy hair wearing a dark jacket, standing against a gray, textured wall. She has a contemplative expression and her arms are crossed.
A woman with wavy hair and a serious expression, with her middle finger raised, standing in front of a crucifix on a plain wall.
A person sleeps with their face resting on the ground, eyes closed, in front of a geometric light sculpture.
A woman with wavy, shoulder-length brown hair wearing a dark coat, standing close to a rough stone wall, looking pensively to the side.

A Testament to Hope

A woman with wet hair and water dripping down her face, looking directly at the camera.
A young woman sitting on the floor next to a bookshelf and a white armchair, with tissues on the floor, looking distressed or upset.
A woman with brown hair lying on a wooden floor, holding a crumpled piece of paper, with a distressed expression on her face.
Young woman lying upside down on a bed with her head hanging over the edge, arms outstretched, in a bedroom with two lit lamps and framed artwork on the wall.
A woman with short brown hair sitting in a chair holding a glass of red wine and stretching her legs on a table with pizza boxes and crumpled paper.
A woman sitting on a toilet in a small bathroom, holding a pregnancy test, looking at the camera.
A woman with short brown hair sitting on a toilet in a bathroom, holding a pregnancy test.
A woman with wet hair and closed eyes, standing under a shower with water pouring over her face and body in a tiled bathroom
A woman with short brown hair looking into a bathroom mirror and touching her face.
A woman with short brown hair in a white shirt and dark vest is holding a cotton pad close to her chin, appearing thoughtful.

Sophia

A woman with platinum blonde hair, red bandana, and leather jacket looking through a metal fence.
A woman with blonde hair tied back with a red bandana, wearing a black leather jacket with studs, posing outdoors and looking at the camera.
A blonde woman wearing a red bandana, black leather jacket with silver studs, and black jeans, standing outdoors with trees in the background.
A young woman with platinum blonde hair wearing a red bandana, black leather jacket, multiple earrings, a nose ring, and a tattooed arm. She appears pensive with arms crossed outdoors.
A woman with tattoos and a red bandana on her head, wearing a red and black plaid shirt, resting her arm on a motorcycle with a serious expression.
Portrait of a woman with platinum blonde hair, wearing a red bandana, gray and black checkered coat, holding a metal spray bottle, standing outdoors with a blurred overcast background.

Hidden Stories

A young woman dressed in athletic wear, including gray leggings and a sports bra, sitting on a bench in a gym, wearing orange boxing gloves, with a focused expression. There is a white plush toy or stuffed animal on the bench beside her, and the gym has martial arts posters and a boxing banner in the background.
A young woman in gray workout leggings and beige sports bra preparing for training at a gym, with her reflection visible in a mirror.
A female boxer in a fighting stance, wearing a beige sports bra and red boxing gloves, with tattoos on her arms and a serious expression.
Woman lying on her back inside a boxing ring wearing blue boxing gloves and athletic clothing.
A female boxer wearing grey leggings and a tank top, with boxing gloves, crouching in a boxing ring and looking at the camera.
A woman in athletic clothes, with a gray hoodie and leggings, sitting on the floor in a dimly-lit room, looking at a small plush unicorn toy in front of her.

Unbreakable

Encounters

People. Unpolished And Independent.

Close-up of a woman with blue eyes and short brown hair, looking directly at the camera against a blurred dark background.
Close-up of a woman with curly dark hair, light complexion, and green eyes, with sunset light casting a shadow on her face.
A close-up portrait of a man with short, dark hair and a beard, looking not directly at the camera, with a dark background.
A young woman with brown hair in a bun, sitting outdoors among dried plants, wearing a white shirt with puffy sleeves, a dark vest, and light blue jeans, resting her chin on her hand and looking at the camera.
A woman with long brown hair and light skin amid tall, beige plants holds the plants with her hands. Her face is partially shadowed by the plants, and sunlight highlights her features. She wears a black and white striped sweater and looks into the ca
Young woman sitting with her legs crossed outdoors, wearing a beige tank top, black pants, and white sneakers, with a black bag on her side, holding her head with both hands and looking thoughtfully to the side.
Close-up of a man with short, dark hair, blue eyes, and a beard looking serious, wearing a white shirt and dark red hoodie, outdoors at night.
Woman lying on a wooden dock with her arms resting behind her head, looking up thoughtfully.
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a black leather jacket, rests her head on her crossed arms on a metal railing outdoors, looking contemplative.
Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair touching a metal fence, looking through it with a serious expression.
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A Note

Sven is a German-born photographer drawn to real people and subtle, unpolished moments. He works with subjects who aren’t always professional models, allowing personality, mood, and quiet intensity to emerge naturally.

His images explore human emotion, inner worlds, and the small tensions of everyday life, crafting moments that suggest narratives without resolving them.

Across ongoing projects, he captures traces of hope, introspection, and the invisible stories behind faces and places – a reflection of humanity rather than appearance.

Portrait of a man with short, styled hair, wearing a black t-shirt, resting his chin on his hand, with a serious expression and a blue background.

Sven is always looking for people to collaborate with on his personal projects. If you feel inspired to be part of such a project, Sven invites you to fill out the form on this page. This helps him plan the shoot thoughtfully and choose locations that will bring out the best in every participant – ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all.