Simon Gerlinger

Simon Gerlinger is a Berlin-based documentary and portrait photographer whose work centers on identity, youth, and intimate human connection. He has shot regularly for ZEIT Magazin, Der Spiegel, Geo, and Tagesspiegel, among others, and in 2024 became the first photographer-in-residence at ZEIT ONLINE, developing new forms of visual journalism. His photobook "Ephemeral Echoes" traces eight years of work across Denmark, Berlin, New York, and the south of France, distilling his eye for quiet, nostalgic moments into a cohesive personal body of work.


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Person in a light blue shirt resting with a white pillow covering their head
Close-up of a light brown horse with a long blond mane standing on a grassy paddock in Germany.
Covered car parked outdoors at night in Dortmund, Germany, with a protective gray car cover draped over the vehicle.
Abstract close-up with a soft brown gradient background and a single round, moon-like sphere in the center
Abstract motion-blur photograph of colorful hoops on a wooden gym floor in Germany
Person in an oversized brown suit stands between heavy curtains, looking out of a window in a Belgian interior.
Young man in casual clothes lying on a white bed in a bright German bedroom, relaxing with headphones on.
Close-up side profile of a person tilting their head back in soft outdoor light in Marseille, France.
Large white artificial rock with metal hinge detail on wet pavement at night in Dortmund, Germany.
Close-up of a young woman’s long wavy blonde hair with a single neat braid running down the back, photographed outdoors in Aa...
Eclectic Paris bar interior with a wild boar head mount, bottles of liqueur, foreign banknotes on the walls, and bartenders w...
Young woman with wet hair sitting indoors, wearing a purple sweater with visible water stains on the chest, near a window ove...
Young man playfully holding a glass bottle of water in front of his face, distorting his eyes, indoors in Aarhus, Germany.
Soft shadow of an outstretched hand on a wall in warm evening light, creating a minimal, atmospheric scene in an interior spa...
Black and white silhouette of a bird of prey perched on a bare branch against a cloudy sky in Berlin, Germany.
Silhouetted woman sitting at a table in a dimly lit room in Gent, Belgium, with warm backlight shining through a green glass ...
Close-up of chained glass doors with metal handles locked by a padlock in Brussels, Belgium.
Young woman sitting on a sofa in a small attic room in Eindhoven, Netherlands, applying skincare while looking into a hand mi...
Handwritten pink drink price sign taped to a white wall at an event in Dortmund, Germany.
Mounted taxidermy marten displayed on a wooden plaque on an interior wall in a rustic room in Brandenburg, Germany.
Back view of a person wearing a black corset decorated with colorful pom poms, showing tattoos, indoors in Gent, Belgium.
Vintage sideboard with rearing horse figurines and potted plant in a cozy Gent home interior
Silhouette of a gnarled tree at sunset in Marseille, France, with dark branches standing out against a warm golden sky and di...
Night street scene in Dortmund, Germany showing a damaged traffic light and bent pole beneath a warning sign at a dark inters...
Empty indoor passage wall in Recklinghausen, Germany, showing the faded outline of a removed McDonald’s logo above a tiled fl...
Moody silhouette of a person standing in a dimly lit doorway with warm orange light in the background, Stuttgart, Germany.
Thoughtful person standing on a sofa by a large window in a cozy Gent apartment, bathed in warm afternoon light.
Abstract yellow-toned photo of blurred people in Dortmund standing near a sign that reads “No War” with streaks of green ligh...
Bright lime green faux fur coat draped over a black puffer jacket on a coat rack inside a Paris apartment hallway.
Man in a dark jacket looking through a gap in a green construction fence at a night cityscape in Stuttgart, Germany.
Colorful scheduling board with magnets and a paper flower collage on the wall in a German classroom or office.
Abstract close-up of a fogged and stained glass surface with warm orange and brown lighting, creating a textured industrial l...
Abstract blurred silhouette of a person in deep red light against a dark background, creating a moody, cinematic atmosphere i...
Close-up of a young woman wearing a fitted dark t-shirt with sparkling rhinestone text reading “Star Girl,” a red choker ribb...
Soft shadows of plants cast on a muted wall above a Miele appliance in a warm, moody interior.
Young woman in a winter jacket photographing a colorful sunset through bare trees with her smartphone in Dortmund, Germany.
Moody night scene in Aarhus with fog, glowing yellow building lights and car headlights shining through dark trees in a park.
Dimly lit 18th birthday party scene with silver foil balloons and disposable cups on a table in a German home.
Young man in a gray Champion hoodie sitting in a sunlit bedroom in Aarhus, Denmark, looking thoughtfully out of frame.
Soft plant shadows cast on a beige siding wall in Berlin
Abstract snow sculpture in Berlin shaped like a cartoon animal against a deep blue winter sky at dusk.
Two young men sit close together outdoors in Dortmund, one resting his head on the other’s shoulder in a peaceful, intimate m...
Close-up view of an empty cocktail glass in Berlin holding a blue ice sphere, an orange peel, and a small edible flower.
Large stainless steel stock pots simmering with meat and broth on an industrial stove in a professional kitchen in Brandenbur...
Close-up of a person in a beige jacket and gray hoodie standing near dark water in Dortmund, Germany.
Siamese cat sitting on a white stone windowsill at night in a New York home, glowing eyes reflecting the indoor light.
Moody close-up portrait of a young man with long hair and silver necklace in warm evening light.
Moody golden-hour light shining through a foggy train window in Italy, with condensation and raindrops streaking the glass.
Soft morning light falls on yellow and orange tulips growing on a windowsill in Dortmund, Germany, with an out-of-focus build...
Man in a light gray suit holding a vintage Louis Vuitton briefcase at an outdoor flea market in Dortmund, Germany.