Portrait of Sport, Events & Commercial Photographer Florian Breitenberger

Photographer – Sport, Events, Brands & Commercial – Florian Breitenberger

About Me

I’m Florian Breitenberger – an award-winning action sports, events & commercial photographer based near Munich, working wherever the mountains, project and adventures calls. I move fast on location, blend raw documentary energy with clean commercial aesthetics, and always keep things human and real.

For more than 15 years I’ve lived photography, starting with snow-covered backcountry trips and photo contests, growing into large-scale productions and brand campaigns. I’ve covered headline events like Crankworx Innsbruck and Swatch Nines as an event photographer, produced commercials for Amazon AWS, and shot tourism campaigns for Vorarlberg. Whether it’s Canon on Gran Canaria or Red Bull in the deepest winter of Montenegro, there’s no adventure that feels “too much” for me.

My images have been published internationally: From online features and campaign landings to print magazines and coffee-table books and were showcased at the Red Bull Illume Image Quest. Clients range from global sports brands and agencies to boutique labels and event organizers who value speed, reliability and a distinct visual voice.

My customers now include among others companies like Red Bull, BMW, BMW Financial Services, Allianz SE, Audi, Markers / Völkl, Atomic, UVEX / Alpina and many more. For more info please have a look at my portfolio.

Achieved Awards:

  • Red Bull Illume Special Image Quest Winner
  • 2 times Red Bull Illume Top 5 Category Finalist
  • iF3 Photographer Of The Year
  • Click On The Mountain Winner
  • Memorial Maria Luisa Finalist

Lets work together

Need visuals for a campaign, an event, or an editorial? Want to build a long-term content pool or capture a once-in-a-lifetime project? I’m in. Drop me a message via the contact page.

My Equipment

  • Canon EOS R1
  • Canon EOS R5 MKII
  • Canon RF 70-200mm /f2.8 L USM Z
  • Canon RF 28-70mm /f2.0 L
  • Canon RF 10-20mm f/4.0 L
  • Canon RF 85mm /f1.2 L DS
  • Profoto Pro B3 & Canon Speedlight Flashes
  • A bunch of light formers and softboxes

What Drives Me

Whether it’s a skier dropping into a line at sunrise, a cyclist sprinting through city streets, or a product reveal on a tight schedule. I get excited about telling stories that feel alive. I plan meticulously, but I’m always ready to adapt when the best moment happens off-script.

Why brands, agencies and athletes work with me

  • Fast and precise on location: I adapt to light, weather and timing without compromising safety or production values.
  • Authentic yet refined: documentary punch with commercial clarity images, that feel alive and still fit perfectly into brand systems.
  • Team player mindset: clear communication, solution‑driven, respectful collaboration with athletes, production and stakeholders.
  • Reliable delivery: structured file management, backups, dependable timelines, and handovers that make life easy for post and media.

Services at a glance

  • Action sports photography
    Ski, snowboard, MTB, road and gravel cycling, trail running, surf/water, climbing in the Alps and worldwide.
  • Event photography
    Sports events, festivals, brand activations, launches, expos, corporate events in Munich and world wide from fast news assets to hero visuals and recaps.
  • Commercial & campaign
    Key visuals, product and lifestyle, social‑first toolkits, OOH/print deliverables, brand storytelling and creator partnerships.
  • Editorial & branded content
    Reportage, portraits, behind‑the‑scenes and documentary features for owned and earned media.
  • Add‑ons (on request)
    Short motion snippets, behind‑the‑scenes, aerial/drone (with permits) and on‑set editing, next-day or same‑day delivery.

How I work: from idea to delivery

  • Pre‑production
    Briefing, concept support, schedules, location scouting, athlete/crew alignment, safety and permits. I bring ideas while staying aligned with brand tone, campaign KPIs and media specs.
  • On location
    Efficient setups, nimble routing between spots, smart use of available light, and clear communication. I keep a sharp eye on timing, weather and safety without losing the story.
  • Post‑production
    Redundant backups, same‑day selects if needed, and final looks built against your brand guidelines. Deliverables prepared for web, social and print with consistent naming and metadata.
  • Rights & licensing
    Transparent usage (campaign, social, OOH, retail, editorial, internal), clear buyout options, fair and documented.

Where I operate

My office is located near Munich. Ideal for productions across Bavaria, Austria, Switzerland and Northern Italy. I also work across Europe and worldwide. Mountains, coast, city or racetrack: we’ll bring your story to where it resonates most. Tight schedules or multi‑day expeditions. Both are feasible with solid planning, buffers and safety in mind.

Quality, safety and equipment

  • Pre‑production
    Briefing, concept support, schedules, location scouting, athlete/crew alignment, safety and permits. I bring ideas while staying aligned with brand tone, campaign KPIs and media specs.
  • On location
    Efficient setups, nimble routing between spots, smart use of available light, and clear communication. I keep a sharp eye on timing, weather and safety, always with the story in mind.
  • Post‑production
    Redundant backups, same‑day selects if needed, and final looks built against your brand guidelines. Deliverables prepared for web, social and print with consistent naming and metadata.
  • Rights & licensing
    Transparent usage (campaign, social, OOH, retail, editorial, internal), clear buyout options, fair and documented.

Results that work – on brand and on brief

Great visuals should move people, carry brand values and perform in campaigns, editors and feeds. My approach delivers images with energy and precision: alive enough to be felt, clear enough to integrate seamlessly into brand structures. The outcome is work you can deploy immediately across web, social, print and out‑of‑home.

Highlights along the way include Crankworx Innsbruck and Swatch Nines, commercials for Amazon AWS, tourism campaigns for Vorarlberg, shoots for Canon on Gran Canaria, and assignments for Red Bull in a harsh Balkan winter. Add to that international publications, digital and print, and being showcased at Red Bull Illume Image Quest.

Typical use cases and formats

  • Campaign key visuals with a social toolkit (vertical, reels, stories).
  • Event reportage with press and social assets delivered fast.
  • Product features in context — product, use case and people on location.
  • Editorial portraits and documentary stories.
  • Content packages for seasonal roadmaps and always‑on channels.

Sectors and clients

I work with global sports and outdoor brands, automotive and finance, tourism, agencies, organizers and athletes. Selected names: Red Bull, BMW, BMW Financial Services, Allianz SE, Audi, Marker/Völkl, Atomic, UVEX/Alpina, alongside boutique labels and event teams that appreciate speed, reliability and a distinctive visual voice.

Process, timing and budget

  • Clear process
    Discovery → concept/treatment → production plan → shoot → edit/selection → final retouch → delivery/licensing.
  • Timelines
    Same‑day selects, 24–72h edits or campaign‑ready delivery, depending on scope and media plan.
  • Budget
    Transparent and modular (day rates, production costs, usage). I aim for efficiency without compromising safety or quality.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do you work internationally?
    Yes. Across Europe at short notice; worldwide with the right lead time and local permits.
  • How fast can you deliver?
    From same‑day selects to fully finished campaign assets, we’ll match your schedule.
  • What formats do you provide?
    Web, social and print‑ready exports (with proper color profiles). Multiple crops and sizes on request.
  • Can you align with our agency guidelines?
    Absolutely. I follow CI/CD precisely, and contribute creative options if you want them.

Let’s build something that feels alive

Need visuals for a campaign, event or editorial? Want to build a long‑term content pool or capture a once‑in‑a‑lifetime project? I’m in. Send a note via the contact page, tell me what you’re planning, and we’ll map the best approach together.

For recent work, case studies and references, take a look at my portfolio. I’m excited to work with you! Fast, reliable and with images that feel like what they show: alive, authentic and matching your band.