heptathlon

Athlete clearing a hurdle mid-stride during a hurdles race
High jumper arching backwards over the bar
Shot putter in the moment of release, shot leaving the hand
Runners posing on a bench in Hamburg
Runners posing on a bench in Hamburg
Runner tieing his shoe

running

kickbox

Portrait of a kickboxer
Kickboxer wrapping hands before training
Kickboxer throwing a high kick in training
Black-and-white portrait of athlete Abigail
Black-and-white portrait of athlete Emely
Black-and-white shot of 800m runners on the track

athletics

football

Full Boot Photo of Adidas x Jamal F50 Special Edition
Hero Shot of Adidas x Jamal F50 Special Edition
Detail of Adidas x Jamal F50 Special Edition
Christopher Schäfer Portrait

Christopher Schäfer is a German photographer working across sport, automotive, and lifestyle. His projects range from self-initiated work with athletes to commercial productions for brands in sport and mobility. What interests him in sports isn’t the result but the details before it: 

The technique, the gear, the small decisions that separate good from exceptional.   

Whether the subject is an athlete or a product, he works toward images that look like the subject actually feels: present rather than polished. Alongside stills, he shoots motion and flies FPV, bringing both into a single production. Based in Germany, available worldwide.