FAQ – ORCHESTRAPUNK!

What is “ORCHESTRAPUNK!” ?

ORCHESTRAPUNK! is a photographic practice working from within orchestral rehearsals.
It focuses on rehearsal as a physical, mental, and collective process.

Can your presence disrupt a rehearsal?

No.
All projects are coordinated in advance with orchestra management.
Movement, positioning, and working conditions are clearly agreed upon beforehand.

I work with minimal physical presence.
The rehearsal itself always takes priority.

Why do you work exclusively in black and white?

Black and white shifts attention away from atmosphere and towards presence, gesture, and concentration.
By reducing visual information, it allows the physical and individual aspects of rehearsal to become visible. This reduction is central to the work.

How does your approach differ from documentary or promotional photography?

ORCHESTRAPUNK! is not documentation and not promotional imagery.
It is an observational practice rooted in time, proximity, and trust.

Having studied music myself, I am familiar with rehearsal processes, musical structures, and the internal dynamics of orchestral work.
The focus is not efficiency or output, but presence, couriosity and attention.

Are the photographs published by you?

Photographs are published only after written approval by orchestra management and the individuals depicted.

What happens to images that are not approved?

Any images not approved are deleted from all data carriers, as contractually agreed.

Do you work internationally?

Yes.

How are fees calculated?

Fees are based on time spent working within the rehearsal process.
The current rate is €450 per hour, calculated from the start of the rehearsal. Travel expenses are charged separately.

How many images result from a project?

There is no fixed number of images.
Each project results in a curated selection of finished photographs shaped by the rehearsal process itself. In the end, the result is a curated selection that forms a coherent body of work and can be used in various contexts.

Is it a problem if other photographers are present?

Not at all.