Olaf Heine

Olaf Heine (born 1968 in Hanover) is a German photographer and filmmaker. He became known primarily for his meticulously composed portraits of musicians, actors, writers, visual artists and athletes, as well as for his architectural and landscape photography. He has also directed award-winning music videos, short films and commercials. Through long-term collaborations, he helped shape the visual language of bands including Die Ärzte and Rammstein. His published photobooks include *Leaving the Comfort Zone* (2008), *Brazil* (2014) and *Rwandan Daughters* (2019).