I’m Martin Wacker — a visual storyteller with a passion for uncovering the rhythm, structure, and poetry of the built environment. My work often explores the intersection of architecture, abstraction, and human presence, seeking to frame the familiar in unfamiliar ways.

Based in Germany, I approach photography with a background in film and TV production and a deep appreciation for symmetry, texture, and visual tension. Whether I’m capturing the swirl of a spiral staircase, the geometric discipline of modern architecture, or fleeting moments of street life, I’m drawn to compositions that challenge perspective and invite curiosity.

Over the years, my images have been recognized by international juries, featured in exhibitions, and published in global photo magazines. But above all, I’m most fulfilled when my photos spark a pause — a moment of visual discovery for the viewer.

This site is a curated space for my personal projects, competition entries, and published works. Thanks for stopping by — I’m always happy to connect.

Exhibited in:

Athens, Berlin, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, Tokyo, Washington D.C.

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AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

• Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – December 2024 winner

• TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2024 - Silver in Architecture/Buildings

• 1839 Awards - Photographer of the Year Contest - Gold in Architecture 2024

• 1839 Awards - Photographer of the Year Contest - Nominee in Architecture 2024

• ARCHITECTURE MASTERPRIZE 2024 - Honorable Mention in Exterior Architecture Photography

• The Artist Gallery Awards 2024 - Honorable Mention in Architecture (2x)

• Tokina Monthly Photo Contest – December 2023 winner

• LONDON INTERNATIONAL CREATIVE COMPETITION 2023 - Official Selection

• TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 - Gold in Architecture/Interiors

• MONOCHROME AWARDS 2023 - Honorable Mention

• URBAN PHOTO AWARDS 2023 - ICONS OF ARCHITECTURE / Matrix4Design - Award Winner

• URBAN PHOTO AWARDS 2023 - Urban Geometries - Finalist

• IPA International Photo Awards 2023 - Official Selection and Honorable Mention

• World Masters of Photography 2023 - Honorable Mention (2x)

• TIFA Tokyo International Foto Awards 2022 - Official Selection and Honorable Mention

• IPA International Photo Awards 2022 - Official Selection and Honorable Mention

• VIEPA Vienna International Photo Award 2022 - Honorable Mention

• 35Awards 2022 - Best Phone Photo

• 35Awards 2021 - Top 100 Urban Landscape (Architecture) Photographer

• VIPA Visions International Photo Awards 2021 - Nominee Fine Art / Abstract

• Tokina Monthly Contest 2019 - The Best Shot (annual winner)