Koelnmesse · Cologne-Deutz, opposite the cathedral

Trade Fair Photographer at Koelnmesse

Photo and video for exhibitors at Koelnmesse, from gamescom to Anuga. A small English-speaking crew from nearby Essen covers your stand (booth) and delivers within 24 hours, travel included.

Travel to Cologne includedPhoto & video from one crewFixed prices: €990–1,990 excl. VATEN · DE · AR · FA
Visitors in conversation on an exhibitor stand at Koelnmesse, photographed by Pixer

All prices plus VAT · delivered within 24 hours · See all packages & details

The venue

Koelnmesse in facts

Koelnmesse lies in Cologne-Deutz on the right bank of the Rhine, facing the cathedral. Köln Messe/Deutz station is directly at the grounds with ICE, regional and S-Bahn trains; from Cologne Bonn Airport the S-Bahn runs there without a change.

The halls are numbered 1 to 11, several with two or three levels, so hall 10.1 and hall 11.3 are floors, not buildings. Entrances North, South, East and West lead onto the covered Boulevard linking the halls, a good spot for daylight portraits; hall light is artificial and even.

Calendar

The big shows at Koelnmesse

Koelnmesse hosts gamescom in late August, Anuga in October, imm cologne and ISM in January, ORGATEC in October 2026 and interzum in May 2027. Dental, fitness and garden trades come for IDS in March, FIBO in April and spoga+gafa in June; digital marketing meets at dmexco in September.

PSI in January, INTERMOT and Anuga FoodTec in February, Kind + Jugend in September and FSB with aquanale in October 2027 fill the gaps.

On site

How we work at Koelnmesse

We arrive before the doors open and photograph the empty stand first, then the team, then visitors as the hall fills. At gamescom and FIBO the crowds arrive fast, so clean shots happen in the first half hour. For multi-day bookings we agree a plan per day.

Interviews are recorded in a quiet corner of your stand or on the Boulevard, with lavalier microphone and our own light. You may photograph and film your own stand; for other stands and recognisable visitors we ask for consent where required. Delivery within 24 hours after the show day. Cologne is in North Rhine-Westphalia, so travel is included.

Services at Koelnmesse

What we produce on your stand

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Stand photography

Overviews, graphics and product details, shot before opening while the stand is still tidy.

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Visitors & conversations

Real consultations and demos during the day, without interrupting your sales team.

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Recap film

A 30-second highlight film in every package, a 90-second film with Full Day, cut for LinkedIn.

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On-stand interviews

Statements in English, German, Arabic or Farsi, recorded with lavalier microphone and light.

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Vertical clips

9:16 reels for Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn, delivered together with the photos.

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Delivery within 24 hours

Edited photos and video within 24 hours after the show day, first images the same day.

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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.

Travel to Koelnmesse is included in every package. Non-EU companies are invoiced without German VAT.

Fair pages

Shows at Koelnmesse we cover

Process

Three steps to your show coverage

Tell us show, hall and stand

Send the fair, your hall and stand number and the days you want covered. We confirm availability within 24 hours.

Plan per day

We agree what to shoot when: empty stand at opening, visitors mid-morning, interviews in a quiet slot.

Shoot and deliver

We arrive before the doors open, work around your conversations and deliver the edited set within 24 hours.

FAQ

Questions exhibitors ask about Koelnmesse

What does a trade fair photographer at Koelnmesse cost?

Basic €990 for two hours, Professional €1,490 for four hours, Full Day €1,990 for eight hours, all plus VAT. Travel to Cologne is included.

Do we have to pay German VAT?

Non-EU companies are invoiced without German VAT. EU companies with a VAT ID receive a reverse-charge invoice. German companies pay VAT at the standard rate.

How far ahead should we book?

For gamescom, Anuga and imm cologne, four to six weeks ahead is sensible. Outside the peak weeks a few days are often enough.

Do we need a permit to photograph our own stand?

No. As exhibitor you may photograph and film your own stand; our crew enters on your exhibitor passes or a media pass we arrange. For other stands and recognisable visitors we ask for consent where required.

Is travel to Koelnmesse included?

Yes. Cologne is in North Rhine-Westphalia, and travel within NRW is part of every package. There is no travel line on the invoice.

When do we receive the photos and video?

Within 24 hours after the show day ends, first photos usually the same day, so you can post while the show is still running.

Our stand is on level 10.2. Does that change anything?

Only the walk. Tell us hall, level and stand number; we plan the route and the arrival before opening accordingly, and the price stays the same.

Contact

Check availability for Koelnmesse

Tell us the show, your hall and stand number and the days you need. We reply within 24 hours with a fixed quote.

We reply within 24 hours. During a show week, WhatsApp is fastest.