L’HOMMAGE
Eine private, maßgeschneiderte Erfahrung – Ihr Lebenstraum als gelebte Wirklichkeit, festgehalten in einem persönlichen Unikat als Coffee-Table-Book.
Thomas Kettner
ÜBER L’HOMMAGE
Es gibt Wünsche, die wir uns leicht erfüllen – und dann gibt es den einen, den wir immer wieder aufschieben. Den ultimativen Traum, die Nummer eins auf Ihrer persönlichen Bucket List. Genau hier beginnt L’Hommage: Wir schaffen den Raum, diesen Traum Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen.
Ob es der Auftritt als Protagonistin in einer einzigartigen Story ist, eine Reise voller Begegnungen jenseits aller Reiseführer oder ein Erlebnis, das Herz und Seele gleichermaßen berührt – L’Hommage stellt Sie in den Mittelpunkt. Dieses Erlebnis gehört ausschließlich Ihnen. Nicht für ein Publikum, nicht für die Öffentlichkeit – nur für Sie, und vielleicht für Ihren liebsten Menschen.
Das bleibende Vermächtnis dieses Erlebnisses ist ein exklusives Coffee-Table-Book: auf edelstem Papier gedruckt, ein unverwechselbares Unikat. Ein Manifest – eine Verneigung vor Ihnen selbst.
DEIN TRAUM
Ein lang gehegter Traum nimmt Gestalt an – leise und selbstbewusst. Zweifel werden zu Klarheit, Zögern zu gelenkter Entscheidung. Zeitlimits, Privatsphäre, Unsicherheit – alles wird respektiert. Kein Publikum, kein Druck. Ein geschützter Raum, in dem Visionen behutsam und mutig Wirklichkeit werden.
DEIN MOMENT
Ein ruhiges, privates Erlebnis, bei dem Ihre Vision Wirklichkeit wird. Sie werden sanft geführt, nie gehetzt. Die Momente werden authentisch gestaltet – manche gelenkt, manche beobachtet. Wir schaffen Raum, schützen die Privatsphäre und kümmern uns um alles. Keine Performance, nur Wahrheit – gefühlt, gesehen und nachhaltig.
IHR VERMÄCHTNIS
Ein sorgfältig gestaltetes, einzigartiges Buch in Museumsqualität, das Sie bis ins kleinste Detail persönlich begleitet. Material, Layout und Tempo spiegeln Ihren Geschmack wider. Nicht verwendetes Material wird gelöscht. Was bleibt, ist nicht nur Kunst, sondern ein Vermächtnis – intim, beständig, unbestreitbar Ihr eigenes.
PRIVAT. MASSGESCHNEIDERT. NACHHALTIG.
From the very first contact, we guide you calmly and clearly through the process. In a non-binding conversation, we define your goal, your wish, and the framework - timing, privacy, and an initial budget range - and summarise the next steps for you. A subsequent vision session sharpens the picture: role, story, locations, aesthetics, comfort zones, and do’s & don’ts. We then create a tailored concept with a proposed flow, team size, potential locations or travel routes, and a transparent quote. Once you approve, we take care of everything: scouting, permits, styling options, travel arrangements, and equipment. You receive a concise plan; your own effort remains minimal. On the production day(s), we work with a small, discreet team. The process is precisely guided yet effortless: gently staged sequences alternate with quietly observed moments, breaks are a given, and the pace follows your comfort. There is no public audience. Afterwards, we review and curate the imagery. We present an initial selection, and we make the final choices together. The edit is precise, the retouching subtle, with clear approvals at each decisive stage. For the coffee-table book, we design a timeless layout, define the narrative arc, and select materials with you - paper, binding, and finishes. It is produced in museum quality as a numbered one-of-a-kind. Delivery takes place in person. If desired, you also receive the final digital images. Any unused material is securely deleted, confidentiality is absolute. An N.D.A. (non-disclosure agreement) applies, of course.
ÜBER THOMAS
Thomas Kettner - Creative Photographer, Film Director & Publisher. For over four decades, Thomas Kettner has turned dreams into images, stories, and legacies. With L’Hommage, he offers more than artistry - he offers a philosophy: never give up on your dream. Thomas Kettner, The Dream Enabler. A storyteller of life, not just of images. Renowned photographer, creative director, film director, and publisher, Thomas is the visionary behind L’Hommage. Internationally recognized and honored with major awards (including the German Design Award), he is more than a visual artist, he is an enabler of life dreams. His credo is simple and profound: help people step beyond the familiar into the extraordinary. Born in Germany in 1960 and raised in Johannesburg/Southafrica, Thomas has spent 40 years creating for fashion, advertising, and fine art. Clients value his mastery and his relentless pursuit of authenticity. He seeks what cannot be staged, images that emerge through time, trust, and courage. Working with a dynamic, talented team, Thomas fuses experience with innovation. Together they embrace new technologies and bold ideas across photography, film, and bespoke book publishing. With empathy and a human approach, they accompany each client with care, whether on a windswept desert journey or within a meticulously designed production. Thomas is engaged in social initiatives and conservation, including support for cheetah preservation in South Africa (CCF). His works are regularly sold at auction, and as publisher of NL MAGAZINE, he nurtures young artists. For twelve years, he served on the board of one of Europe’s leading photographer and filmmaker associations. His career is distinguished by numerous international honors, from the German Photobook Prize to Red Dot and the London International Awards. Multiple listings in Lürzer’s Archive: 200 Best affirm his standing among leading visual storytellers. Thomas has created for some of the world’s most prestigious names, from Mercedes-Benz to Givenchy, Paloma Picasso / Gübelin, Davidoff, Villeroy & Boch, and many more. Each collaboration unites artistry with vision - work that is as timeless as it is bold. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” - Walt Disney Based in Hamburg, Thomas and his team bring this spirit to every project, every adventure, every dream. With L’Hommage, they offer not just a service, but an homage to your imagination - and your legacy.
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Thomas Kettner
Hartwicusstraße 3
20251 Hamburg
+49 170 277 47 25
