Sebastian Hilgetag
Director, Director of Photography & Photographer — Berlin

Sebastian Hilgetag is a Berlin-based Director, Director of Photography (DoP), and Photographer specializing in commercial beauty, skincare, fashion, and luxury campaigns worldwide. Known for his contemporary aesthetic, refined lighting, and emotional narrative focus, he merges cinematic filmmaking and premium stills into a single, cohesive visual language.

Moving fluidly between large-scale commercial productions and high-fashion editorials, Sebastian is increasingly trusted by global brands to lead projects simultaneously as both Director and DoP, delivering one cohesive visual language throughout the entire production.

Increasingly, Sebastian is entrusted with both campaign films and key visual photography, allowing brands to develop one consistent visual identity across still and moving image.

Commercial Beauty, Fashion & Luxury Campaigns

His commercial portfolio spans international campaigns for brands including Armani Beauty, Babor, Lavera, L'Oréal Paris, Maybelline, Schwarzkopf, Gliss, Diadermine, Shark Beauty, H&M, Microsoft, OPPO, Huawei, Milram, Don Papa Rum, and Natalie Grassi Jewelry.

Whether filming high-end beauty cinematography, directing commercial spots, or executing integrated photography and motion campaigns, his approach bridges commercial objectives with elevated, editorial visual standards.

Editorial Photography & Film

Sebastian’s editorial work is published internationally in VOGUE, Harper's Bazaar, ELLE, Marie Claire, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, and L'Officiel.

Recent highlights include directing and photographing the VOGUE Germany × Kaviar Gauche campaign featuring German actresses Heike Makatsch, Collien Ulmen-Fernandes, Laura Tonke, and Gizem Emre. His portraiture and campaign work also includes collaborations with talent such as Toni Garrn, Pamela Reif, Lena Gercke, Jella Haase, Dilan Çiçek Deniz, Vanessa Mai, Victoria Magrath, Laila Hasanovic, and Alexia Eram.

Creative Philosophy

Rather than treating motion and photography as separate disciplines, Sebastian approaches every production as one interconnected story. Based in Berlin and working internationally, he collaborates with agencies, brands, and production companies to create cinematic imagery that feels contemporary, authentic, and enduring.