Per Schorn is a Frankfurt-based photographer born in 1978 in Essen, Germany. He discovered his passion for photography during a school project and toured Germany with the US punk band Ignite. He studied design in Darmstadt from 2003 to 2008, focusing on art photography under Kris Scholz, and has worked as a photo assistant for various renowned photographers.

Schorn's artistic approach is primarily rooted in staged photography, where he meticulously plans every detail of his sets to create a pristine environment for his subjects. However, in his latest series, At the Movies, he steps outside his comfort zone. Instead of constructed sets, he captures the spontaneous beauty of nighttime Los Angeles, where he found inspiration during casual strolls.

In this series, a solitary street lantern serves as the focal point, embodying themes of emotion, dreams, and solitude against the backdrop of the iconic violet sky reminiscent of the film La La Land. From this point of reference, he illustrates the notion that in Hollywood, movies are ubiquitous.

As a BFF Professional and member of the AOP, Schorn has received numerous accolades, including awards from Katapult, D&AD, and the Prix de la Photographie Paris. His work has been exhibited at notable festivals such as Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie and Photokina. In 2023, he was shortlisted for the BBA Awards and held a solo exhibition at Galerie Greulich.

Education

1999 - 2001

Apprenticeship in a studio

2003 - 2008

Student in Communication Design, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences

Since 2005

Freelance assistant

Since 2008

Independent photographer

Solo Exhibitions

2023

Kopfkino, Solo Exhibition, Galerie Greulich, Frankfurt, Germany

2025

Vorstellungskraft, Solo Exhibition, Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie, Darmstadt, Germany

Group Exhibitions

2013

4F,Group Exhibition, Frankfurt, Germany

2014

Wiesbadener Fototage - Heimat X, Group Exhibition, Galerie Kaiser & Cream, Wiesbaden, Germany

2016

Photokina, Group Exhibition, BFF, Köln, Germany

2017

The Photo Booth Project, Group Exhibition, Foto Festival Horizonte Zingst, Zingst, Germany

2023

European Month of Photography - Touché, Group Exhibition, Berlin, Germany

2023

Finalist BBA Awards, Group Exhibition, BBA Gallery, Berlin, Germany

2024

Finalist BBA Awards, Group Exhibition, BBA Gallery, Berlin, Germany

2024

Nachts sind alle Katzen grau, Group Exhibition, Ray Photo Trienale, Frankfurt, Germany

2025

Group Exhibition, Galerie Greulich, Frankfurt, Germany

2026

Group Exhibition, Minch Gallery, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Residencies & Grants

2026

A(r)tambo Tours, Artist Residency, Atambo Tours, Cabo San Lucas

Awards

2024

Spotlight Awards – Winner, category: Landscape (“At The Movies”)

BBA Prizes – Finalist (“At The Movies”)

2023

BBA Prizes – Finalist (“Spurenbild”)

2022

Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) – Gold (“Spurenbild”)

Spotlight Awards – Finalist: People (“Hendrik Zimmer”)

2020

Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) – Honorable Mention (“Aaron Beck”)

Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) – Bronze (“David Catching”)

2018

Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) – 2x Silver (“Stumble”)

Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) – Gold & Silver (“Chamaleon”)

ADC Awards – Merit (“TK Nonsmokecar”)

2017

One Eyeland Awards – 2x Bronze (“Stumble”)

2016

Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) – Honorable Mention (“The Photo Booth Project”)

Publications

2026

The Photo Booth Book, Chromfeld