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Commercial work

by Theo Klingenberg

Commercial work include:

GetYourGuide – Vogue Italia – RAIDY BOER – SF Academy of Ballet – Maison AboutForAbout Prêt-à-Porter – LucMi Milano

A collage of people engaged in various outdoor and cultural activities, including hiking, sightseeing, visiting temples, exploring caves, and participating in tours and educational events.

At GetYourGuide, I serve as Senior Art Director, leading the creative development of global campaigns from initial concept to final rollout. I shape visual narratives that bring the brand’s mission to life—directing shoots, guiding design execution, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft work that resonate emotionally and visually. Working closely with Creative Directors and Brand Leads, I push ideas from strategy into storytelling, blending concept-driven art direction with a refined production eye to create memorable, human-centered campaigns for audiences around the world.

Make Memories (Global)

2023 - US, UK, Germany -TVC, OOH, Digital
Role: Art Director

When we travel, there are some moments so powerful that we remember them forever. The awe we feel in the presence of a natural wonder. The thrill of trying something new for the first time. These experiences create emotions so strong, that they become unforgettable memories.

Make Memories (U.S. version)

2024 - US - TVC, Digital, Audio
Role: Art Director

This campaign localized our global campaign for the US market. It was created to captures the emotions that GetYourGuide’s travel experiences provoke, at the very moment they transform into lifelong memories. It is the brand’s most successful campaign to-date.

Soprano
Le Marseilles de Soprano

2025 – France
Role: Art Director

What if Marseille was visited through the anecdotes and childhood memories of one of the favorite personalities of the French? The Marseille rapper embarks on visitors on an immersive journey of 11 stages through his favorite places, his culinary favorites and the scenes of his life. An invitation to explore Marseille through your eyes: between the Old Port, the street art of the Cours Julien, the Corniche Kennedy or the Parc Pastré.

Paloma Faith
The Magical Music Tour of London

2024 – U.K.
Role: Art Director

Discover the sounds that move just under London’s surface, filling the city with its distinctive rhythm. As electric as she is authentic, your guide Paloma Faith leads you through the city’s hidden notes and hit locations that only she could pluck out. From the eclectic East to soulful Soho, you’ll hear new sounds, see classic sights, and make room for iconic local delicacies.

Bill & Tom Kaulitz
Los Angeles auf Kaulitz-art

2025 – Germany
Role: Art Director

Sun, street art, sneaker shopping and drinks with Skyline View - Bill and Tom Kaulitz take their fans on their personal tour of L.A. The twins open their private address book and reveal their favorite spots, coolest insider stories and unforgettable experiences from their everyday life in Los Angeles. From Warner Bros. Studio tour and sunset through downtown to legendary clubs and iconic cafes. Whether live on site or via audio tour from the sofa, the twins not only share places, but also the stories behind them.

BigFlo & Oli
Une Visite de Toulouse

2024 – France
Role: Art Director

FR: De la Basilique Saint-Sernin, son orgue emblématique et son architecture grandiose, au café de la Boutique Visionnaire, en passant par l’institution culturelle unique où tout a commencé pour eux, explorez la ville la plus musicale de France, au son des récits passionnants du duo qui la tutoient depuis leur plus tendre enfance.

Paul Whitehouse
Fish and feast in the Hampshire Countryside

2024 – U.K.
Role: Art Director

Experience a day with comedian and angling enthusiast Paul Whitehouse along the picturesque River Test. Under Paul’s charismatic guidance, you’ll be fully immersed in this fly-fishing haven. Later, retreat to the warmth of a classic pub to learn the art of preparing your catch before celebrating the British countryside with a feast together.

Art direction: Stills

-Cash+Glam

Assitant: Alice Schillaci
Stylists: Maria Host-Ivessich and Giovanna Dipaola
Make-up: Valentina Raimondi
Hair: Alessandro Pepe
Models: Ona (IMG) and Anna Barra (Women)

I was booked by Vogue Italia to do a commercial trend styling shoot for the -Cash+Glam section of their website. It was an 80’s inspired style with lots of color and pastel backgrounds to engage Vogue readers with style and glam, for less.

Photographed by Theo Klingenberg. Commercial series for Vogue Italia -Cash+Glam

Assistant: Mavi Aline Behramoglu
Location: Brescia, Italy

RAIDY BOER

I was booked to photograph the autumn/winter collection for RAIDY BOER - a clothing brand that combines comfort with elegance. This collection was shot in various locations in Italy and features several models.

Three young men sitting near a large window, looking towards the camera inside a rustic, wood-paneled room.

A man with dark hair, wearing a red and black checkered cardigan over a patterned shirt, stands in a room with blue walls, looking to his right. The room features vintage decor, including framed portraits, a bust sculpture, flowers, and a small statu

Three young men organizing books on tall wooden bookshelves filled with old, leather-bound books in a library. One man is on a ladder, reaching for a book, while another assists. The third man stands nearby, observing. The room is warmly lit, creatin

Three young men in a library with dark wooden bookshelves filled with old books; one is sitting on a bench, another is reading a book, and one is standing, engaging in conversation.

A man sitting in a vintage-style room, near a window with circular grid pattern, in a relaxed pose, wearing a plaid shirt, leather vest, and gray pants, with a dining table covered by a green and yellow polka-dotted tablecloth in the foreground.

Three young men standing against a stone wall with decorative sculptures, dressed casually in jackets and jeans.

Three men leaning against a stone wall, wearing stylish jackets and looking serious.

Three young men in a library with wooden bookshelves and a large window, one standing and two sitting, all with serious expressions.

Three people sitting at a table in a room with open windows, sunlight coming in, and framed artwork on the wall.

A man and woman stand inside a warmly lit vintage-style house, facing opposite directions with the woman looking toward the camera and the man looking away. The interior features wooden furniture, framed art on the walls, and decorative wall items.

Three young men sitting on a wooden bench in front of large, open windows with a view of trees outside. They are in a room with a red carpet, books stacked near them, and a bust sculpture on a high shelf in the background.

Five young adults, three men and two women, posing in an ornate room with red walls decorated with large, classical paintings in gold frames, a wrought-iron chandelier, and a Persian rug.

Three young men walking out of a stone building with a library inside, wearing stylish casual clothing.

Group of six well-dressed people at a formal gathering, in a luxurious room with glassware and bottles in the background, holding wine glasses.

Three young men standing outdoors on a stone staircase, with a weathered stone wall in the background, wearing stylish jackets and looking at the camera.

Group of five young adults with luggage posing in an ornate, historic interior with large artwork and classical decorative elements.

Three young men with dark, curly, and straight hair in stylish clothing, sitting and standing against an old stone wall with a small roofed structure and sculptures.

A group of adults and children gathered in a formal dining room with paintings and a stained glass lamp, posing for a photo.

SF Academy of Ballet

Academy director: Zory Karah

A photoshoot following a training session at the SF Academy of Ballet, for an article about the how ballet training has changed for the better. This ballet school offer programs from pre-ballet to adult classes. It is designed for serious students, both to craft professional dancers of the highest quality, and dedicated amateurs.

Black and white photo of ballet dancers stretching at the barre in a dance studio.

Ballet dancers practicing at a dance studio with bare walls and large windows, with two dancers in leotards and one person leaning on a barre.

Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio, some stretching, some standing with arms extended, black and white photograph.

Ballet dancers practicing at ballet barre in dance studio, black and white photo.

A young man at a ballet barre in a dance studio, focusing intently, with three other dancers in the background practicing at the barre.

Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio with a group watching, sunlight coming through windows, black and white photo.

Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio, with a group observing in the background.

Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio with mirrors and wooden walls, with one dancer being assisted by a coach.

Group of ballet dancers and instructor in rehearsal studio, some resting at barre, others stretching, black and white image.

Two ballet dancers practicing together in a dance studio, one is a female of Asian descent wearing a leotard, the other is a male of Caucasian descent wearing a T-shirt, both focused on their movements.

Ballet dancers practicing stretches in a dance studio, with one dancer in the foreground performing a forward bend touching the floor, and others stretching near the barre in the background.

Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio with wooden walls and a smooth floor

Ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio, with one male dancer in mid-air performing a jump and others stretching or warming up.

Two ballet dancers practicing in a dance studio with wooden floors and large windows, one dancer assisting the other with an arabesque pose.

Ballet dancers sitting on the floor, preparing for a performance in a dance studio.

Maison AboutForAbout Prêt-à-Porter

Model: Giada (Futuremodels.it)

This brand is known for presenting tasteful streetwear collections, playing and reinterpreting the logos of major fashion house, such as Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, and Chanel. As they prepared to launch their new Prêt-à-Porter line, AboutForAbout, they hired me to do their look-book. I decided to shoot on location, at Bocconi University in Milan, to capture the modern, clean lines.

Behind the scenes

A woman with black hair and bangs is wearing a dark purple, stylish dress with puffed shoulders, standing against a concrete wall in a modern architectural setting.

A woman in a white dress and black high heels standing in a dark, concrete room with a large light patch on the floor.

A woman with short black hair and bangs standing against a gray stone wall, wearing a white top with puffed sleeves, a dark brown skirt, beige stockings, and black shoes.

A woman wearing a black dress and black sock boots standing against a concrete wall.

A woman in a yellow dress with puffed sleeves stands against a plain wall, hands on hips, wearing black ankle boots.

A woman with short dark hair and a black dress standing against a concrete wall in a modern building.

A woman wearing a long, yellow dress with one arm extended, standing outdoors against a beige wall.

A woman with dark hair in a bob cut, wearing a shiny red sleeveless top with ruffle details, black pants, and black ankle boots, standing outdoors against a concrete wall with sunlight casting shadows.

A woman in a black dress standing in shadow with sunlight highlighting her face and legs in a modern concrete architectural setting.

A woman standing against a concrete wall, wearing a dark blue strapless dress with cutouts and high-heeled shoes.

A woman standing against a textured stone wall, wearing a black strapless dress, knee-high beige stockings, and black shoes, with her right hand raised to her forehead as if shielding her eyes from the sun.

A woman with dark hair in a bob haircut, wearing a sleeveless black top and black high-heeled shoes, posing against a white wall outdoors.

A woman with short black hair and bangs, wearing a black sleeveless zip-up top and black skirt, stands with hands on her hips in an urban setting with concrete walls and shadows.

A woman with a short dark bob haircut and dark eye makeup stands against a gray, unfinished concrete wall, holding onto a metal handrail with both hands.

A woman with a short bob haircut standing against a plain, textured concrete wall, wearing a light-colored sleeveless dress with shoulder cutouts, black ankle boots, and posed with one hand on the wall.

A woman with a short dark bob haircut and nude stockings standing against a concrete wall, wearing a black dress and high heels.

A woman with a short bob haircut wearing a beige, stylish, asymmetrical dress with high-heeled black shoes standing against a beige wall, casting a long shadow on the ground in bright sunlight.

Woman in black dress and boots standing on stone staircase outside.

A fashion model standing against a white wall with shadows, wearing a black and white dress with puffed sleeves and a black bow tie, with beige stockings and black high-heeled shoes.

A woman with short dark hair and bangs stands against a beige wall, wearing a black outfit with puffy shoulders, stockings, and high heels, illuminated by a diagonal beam of sunlight.

A woman in a black one-shoulder dress and black high heel shoes standing against a concrete wall.

A woman with short dark hair wearing a yellow top, black skirt, and black shoes leaning against a beige wall outdoors.

I was booked to shoot the Spring-Summer look-book for clothing brand LucMi Milano, run by Luca Versetti. It was shot in a studio in Milan, and was featured in Desert Fish magazine. Video and look-book below.

A woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing sunglasses, a black jacket, a blue and white patterned blouse, white pants, and brown platform sandals.

A woman with long, wavy red hair wearing sunglasses, a sleeveless white top with a blue design, denim shorts, and tan sandals, standing against a plain background.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing black sunglasses, a white blouse with blue patterns and ruffled sleeves, light denim shorts, brown high-heeled sandals, and several bracelets on her wrists.

Young woman wearing black sunglasses, black fitted blazer, white ruffled blouse, denim shorts, and high-heeled sandals.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing black sunglasses, a striped t-shirt, denim shorts, and tan high-heeled sandals, standing against a plain background.

A young woman with wavy brown hair wearing a black lace dress with three-quarter sleeves, a tan belt, and brown heeled sandals.

Young woman with wavy brown hair wearing a white crochet dress with long sleeves and a deep V neckline, accessorized with a brown belt, standing against a plain light background.

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair is wearing a white sleeveless dress with eyelet details, accessorized with a wide brown belt, multiple bangles on her wrist, and standing against a plain light background.

A woman in a long, flowing, sheer blue gown with long sleeves, styled with a statement necklace.

A young woman in a colorful, tropical-style maxi dress with abstract floral patterns, standing against a plain, light background.

A woman with long brown hair wearing a vibrant, colorful dress featuring fish and underwater scenes, standing against a plain light background.

Woman wearing a long blue and white patterned dress with fringe details

Young woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a white eyelet dress with 3/4 sleeves, brown belt, and brown sandals.

Young woman with long hair, glasses, and a black jacket over a printed dress with blue and white intricate patterns, standing against a plain light background.