Sina Velke

The german actress Mina Tander was an absolute pleasure to work with.
When we suggested to play with genders, hence with a moustache, she giggled and wore it in the shots graciously.
Mina symbolizes for me what makes Berlin and its peopl…

I love this #throwbackthursday as you can post stories you have shot some time ago.
The photographer Christian Blanchard and I met in Melbourne nearly 10 years ago. Ever since we work together when we happen to be in the same city.
This …

Schön! Magazine: ‘Photographer Sven Bänziger captures corporeality on camera in this Schön! online editorial. Fashion by Saskia Schmidt keeps model Folke Matthes in athletic shape with barely there pieces, while hair and makeup …

When we shot in Hamburg this editorial for L’Officiel at the Atlantic Hotel, a special guest joined: Udo Lindenberg.
I had heard that he constantly lived in one of the hotel rooms. That we would get to see him, he even joined the set a…

No matter if you have long hair like the gorgeous model Theresa or shoulder-long hair like myself, those curls are my personal favorite.
The conical iron is the key for this hairstyle.
Protect your shoulders when you try this look the…

I am wishing you a happy festive season with this post.
The KaDeWe in Berlin went with the photographer Kristian Schuller this year for their christmas campaign. I was in charge of the hair, make-up and nails.
I am very proud of these im…

It seems to be a lot about “quiffs” this season. Well, I love them as they can help to get your face and body in proportion and they are in line with the goth and punk looks which are trending right now.
To keep the sides flat and gr…

Last night it snowed in NYC. When I woke up this morning everything was covered in white. I am in NYC for a few days right now. Today I will do my christmas shopping. So exciting and fun.
Last time I had been in the snow it was when we s…

Jette Joop is the daughter from Wolfgang Joop who is a famous german designer. When he sold the label “Wolgang Joop” he founded a new one”: “Wunderkind”. I love his stuff.
We shot the a/w campaign 2016 for J…