Messe Dortmund · Westfalenhallen

Trade Fair Photographer in Dortmund for exhibitions & congresses

About 40 minutes from Essen, we cover exhibitors and organisers at the Westfalenhallen — from consumer fairs through trade formats to concerts, congresses and corporate events in the main arena.

40 minutes from EssenExhibition halls & arenaFixed prices: €990–1,990 excl. VATFully English-speaking
Trade fair photographer at an event in the Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Messe Dortmund and the Westfalenhallen

The Westfalenhallen combine two worlds on one site: an exhibition ground with eight halls, and the Westfalenhalle itself as one of Germany's best-known event arenas. For a photographer that means very different demands — a trade fair needs clean product rendering, a congress needs stage lighting and fast reactions, a concert needs both at once.

Well-known formats at the venue include Jagd & Hund as Europe's largest hunting fair, Creativa for crafts and creative making, Intermodellbau, Hund & Katze, and a wide range of trade and regional exhibitions — plus congresses in the convention centre and corporate events of every size.

Stage, congress and award ceremonies

For formats with a stage programme we work with two to four cameras and take audio directly from the sound desk rather than relying on camera mics. That is the only route to a recording you can actually publish afterwards.

For award ceremonies and congresses we deliver, in addition to the full recording, a separate cut per speaker — so each presenter can share their own contribution, which in our experience produces by far the most organic reach.

Travel and availability

From our Essen office Dortmund is roughly 40 minutes away, and travel is included in all NRW packages. For early slots before the doors open we build in extra buffer.

For multi-day formats we offer reduced rates from the second day. Get in touch if you want an entire show week covered.

Services in Dortmund

Exhibition, congress and stage

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Stand photography

Stand overviews, product detail and visitor interaction across all Messe Dortmund halls.

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Multi-camera stage

Congresses, award ceremonies and keynotes with two to four cameras and audio from the desk.

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Recap & aftermovie

A daily recap or an aftermovie covering the whole event, cut for social media.

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Interviews & statements

Speaker and customer testimonials in a quiet corner, with lighting and radio mics.

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Award ceremonies

Stage moments, audience reactions and winner group shots — timed and planned in advance.

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Corporate events

Anniversaries, all-hands meetings and customer events in Dortmund and the eastern Ruhr area.

Delivered within 24 hours after the event ends

A post with your stand while the show is still running gets seen and shared. That is why every package includes finished photos and video within 24 hours after the event ends — first images usually the same day. Two revision rounds included.

  • A first edited selection while the show day is still running
  • Zero admin for you — you stay with your visitors
  • Formats ready for LinkedIn, PR, your website and social
Our work

From exhibition stands to brand films

PrimarkRTL AdGroupRalph LaurenHumanscaleYOOZLütz GmbH
Video & social

Landscape recap, vertical reels

A sample from our production: the event recap for your website and LinkedIn — below it, native 9:16 footage for Reels, Shorts and Stories, shot in parallel with the main coverage.

Event recap · YOOZ

Event reel · izy

Brand event · YOOZ

Trade fair clip · Vapes Bars

Packages

Clear packages. No surprises.

Fixed prices, defined deliverables, predictable turnaround. All prices exclude VAT and include travel within North Rhine-Westphalia.

Compact

Trade Fair Basic

€990
excl. VAT · 2 hours on site
  • 2 hours of photo and video
  • at least 30 edited images
  • Highlight video (30 seconds)
  • 1 vertical social clip (9:16, Reels & TikTok)
  • Stand, atmosphere & detail shots
  • Ready to upload for web, LinkedIn & social media
  • Delivered within 24 hours
  • Unlimited usage rights included
Check availabilityQuote by e-mail
Full day

Trade Fair Full Day

€1,990
excl. VAT · full show day
  • 8 hours — the full show day
  • at least 120 edited images
  • Highlight video (30 sec.) + trade fair film (90 sec.)
  • 3 vertical social clips (9:16, Reels & TikTok)
  • On-stand interviews included
  • Stand, atmosphere & detail shots
  • Ready to upload for web, LinkedIn & social media
  • Delivered within 24 hours
  • Unlimited usage rights included
  • Additional show days: tiered pricing on request
Check availabilityQuote by e-mail
Production

Multi-camera stage & interview

on request
Conferences, keynotes, panels
  • 2–4 cameras, full stage capture
  • Audio from radio mics or the desk
  • Lit interview setup
  • Multilingual subtitles
  • Separate cut per speaker
Check availability

Add-on: On-stand interview + extended highlight video (approx. 90 sec.) €190

Payment: 50 % on booking, 50 % on the show day. Delivery after full payment.

Other locations

Also in Düsseldorf, Cologne and Essen

Process

Three steps from booking to delivery

Briefing & quote

Tell us the date, venue, stand size and what the images are for. You normally get a fixed-price quote within 24 hours, with no hidden line items.

On site

We arrive with our own equipment, work discreetly around your stand, and never interrupt a conversation or a demo. Shot list agreed in advance.

Delivery

Edited photos and cut video via a private download link — within 24 hours after the event ends.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does a trade fair photographer in Dortmund cost?

From €990 excluding VAT for two hours on site. Photo and video combined from €1,490; a full day from €1,990. Travel to Dortmund is included.

Do you film congresses in the Westfalenhalle?

Yes. For stage programmes we use two to four cameras and take audio from the sound desk. You receive the full recording plus a separate cut per speaker.

Can you cover several days?

Yes, with reduced rates from the second day. For full show weeks we prepare an individual quote.

How long is the journey from Essen?

Roughly 40 minutes. For slots before opening we build in additional buffer so the clean stand shots are guaranteed.

Contact

Messe Dortmund & Westfalenhallen

Tell us the event, the hall and your time window — fixed-price quote normally within 24 hours.

We normally reply within 24 hours. For short-notice bookings during a show week, please call.