ESS2 Studios has been based at Eduard-Schmid-Strasse 2 in the heart of Munich for over twenty years. What started as a focused portrait and event practice has grown into a full-service photo and motion studio — without losing the things that matter most: reliability, discretion, and a consistent look across every deliverable.
At the core of ESS2 Studios is Derek Henthorn — a photographer with over two decades of experience working with companies across Germany and internationally. Most assignments are handled personally, which means clients always get the same eye, the same approach, and the same standard, whether it's a single executive portrait or a three-day international conference. There's no guessing who's going to show up on the day.
We work with companies of all sizes — from growing startups running their first proper portrait day to established multinationals managing complex multi-city event programmes. The brief is always different. The standard never is.
Over the years we've built long-term relationships with clients who come back not just because the images are good, but because working with us is easy. No surprises. No chasing. Just great content, ready when you need it.
