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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Thoughtful woman in soft golden light with dreamy blurred foreground, indoors in Dortmund, Germany.
Thoughtful young man with long hair and earring looking away in a green park in Dortmund, Germany.
Person holding a freshly picked bunch of green leaves in a lush leafy field in Dortmund, Germany.
Soft-focus view of orange flowers growing in a raised bed in an urban community garden in Dortmund, Germany.
Person outdoors wearing a Gore-Tex cap and black Under Armour shirt with a bright yellow towel draped over their head and neck.
Tall, thin pine trees stand on a cleared hillside above a green meadow in rural Germany under a clear sky.
Close-up of white allium flower globes on tall green stems against a warm stone wall in Berlin, Germany.
Close-up artistic portrait of a young person lying down in warm light, focusing on one expressive eye and face details.
Relaxed road trip view from a car window looking out over golden fields and green countryside near Berlin at sunset.
Moody sunset over the sea in Croatia, seen through dark pine trees with parked boats and a camper in the foreground.
Abstract green motion blur photograph with soft, ghostly shapes and a dreamy, atmospheric feel.
Sunlight sparkling on rippling water in France
Raw skate wings laid out on parchment paper with a carrot on a wooden cutting board, ready for cooking.
Two young men relaxing and splashing in a swimming pool on a sunny day in France.
Three young men stand shirtless on a quiet lakeshore in Germany, talking together at the water’s edge on a warm summer day.
White bed linens hanging to dry between fruit trees in a green garden in Moen, Denmark.
Unusual hanging pod tent suspended between pine trees on a forested Croatian coastline overlooking the sea.
Close-up of a person at a night event in Arles, France, holding a water bottle with a small shoulder bag carrying a champagne...
Young man standing in a truck stop parking lot at dusk in France, with two large semi trucks behind him under a purple evenin...
Young woman standing in front of lush pink flowering bushes at night in Marseille, France.
White Chevrolet minivan in New York covered with scattered pink flower petals on the rear window and bumper.
Close-up of a black traffic light against a clear blue sky in Aarhus, Denmark
Vintage gym equipment stored in a small room, including basketball hoops, a pommel horse, folded mats, and various poles and ...
Soft sunlight filtering through a woven reed roof in an outdoor patio in Arles, France
Bright red Bayern Munich football shirt laid on large pale rocks in Naples, Italy.
Young man in winter clothing using binoculars outdoors in a forest in Berlin, Germany.
Colorful children’s bunting hanging across a playful green dinosaur mural on a wall in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Close-up of a hand playing with a red rubber band against a teal background, casting a dramatic shadow.
Close-up of hands playing a cat’s cradle string game against a teal background
Young man peacefully sleeping in a green hammock outdoors in Stuttgart, Germany.
Young child in a pink hood and striped jacket sowing seeds on bare soil in a grassy garden in Leipzig, Germany.
Young adult relaxing in a hammock in a sunny forest near Dortmund, Germany, covering their face with their hands in the warm ...
Friends celebrating at a party in Gent, Belgium, wearing colorful paper party hats and festive outfits.
Minimal line drawing of a handshake on a worn brown wall in Gent, Belgium
Dimly lit star-patterned curtains slightly parted to reveal a hidden figure in the shadows in a Lisbon interior.
Green FlixBus double-decker coach parked at a bus stop in Gent, Belgium, with passengers visible through the windows and the ...
Tray of loaded fries with white sauce, a whole pickle, and dipping sauce on a wooden table in a Brussels restaurant, with a p...
Neatly arranged metal forks and knives drying on a kitchen countertop in Gent, Belgium.
Home-cooked seafood dinner in Gent with a plate of whole shrimp, roasted vegetables, grilled fish, and side dishes on a woode...
Close-up of a wet hand gently holding a small green sprig against a calm lakeside background in Berlin, Germany.
Woman in a white bathrobe standing on a terrace in Dorf Tirol, Italy, quietly looking out at the garden and mountains.
Side profile of a hiker wearing a tan sun hat with neck flap in the foggy mountains near Dorf Tirol, Italy.
Young man in Arles, France cooling himself with a small handheld green fan, partially covering his face in warm indoor light.
Close-up of yellow and orange fabric triangles hanging in soft evening light with blurred bokeh background in Arles, France.
Soft-focus portrait of a smiling woman in front of a sunlit green forest hillside in Verdon, France.
Colorful artistic view of a rustic cabin in the French Alps, framed by pink wildflowers and dramatic rocky mountains under a ...
Close-up of a young woman with wet hair smiling peacefully in the sunlight outdoors in Verdon, France.
Young man with wavy blond hair lying on a bed in soft warm light, looking calmly at the camera.
Young man with wavy blond hair lying upside down on a bed, peacefully resting on white sheets in soft warm light.
Two men watch a football match on a small TV in a dim, run‑down room in Tbilisi, Georgia, lit by the glow of the screen and r...