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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Sunlit stone wall with wild plants and a single purple flower growing from a crack along a quiet street in Stuttgart, Germany.
Small tree with fresh spring leaves growing in a gravel yard against the facade of a residential building at night in Dortmun...
Close-up of a hand holding a yellow plastic confetti gun over a wooden table in Dortmund, Germany.
Warmly lit wooden sauna interior with tiered benches in Stuttgart, Germany.
Melancholic stone pedestal with sad face graffiti in an autumn forest near Stuttgart at dusk.
Quilted white blanket with orange stripes hanging over the side of a bus stop shelter in Dortmund, Germany.
Group of young adults standing by a calm river in Dortmund, Germany, on a sunny day, with trees and greenery reflected in the...
Minimalist view of a swimming pool in Dorf Tirol, Italy, with rippling turquoise water, a light wooden deck, and vertical tra...
Close-up of a person’s hand resting on a bright red faux fur surface, wearing a light green checkered shirt in an indoor sett...
Young man relaxing while floating on his back in a clear blue swimming pool next to a wooden deck in Dorf Tirol, Italy.
Aerial view of a sunlit vineyard in Dorf Tirol, Italy, with a person’s shadow cast among the vines and wooden trellises.
Hands squeezing mustard onto three plain sausages laid on white paper trays on a wooden table in Dortmund, Germany.
Shadow of a playful hand puppet shape cast on a wall above a small potted plant in soft natural light
Round black doormat with a beige tiger face design on a light floor in an entryway in Arles, France.
Detail view of a classic wooden sailboat deck with blue cover, mooring ropes, and metal fittings at a marina on Lake Constanc...
Young woman with blue nail polish sitting outdoors in Saxony, Germany, holding a sheet of colorful rhinestone stickers near a...
Person relaxing by a train window with a calm sea view on a sunny day in Italy
Person practicing yoga or stretching on a mat in warm sunlight on a wooden floor in Germany.
Silhouetted young man in a white cap walking down a sunlit street in Istanbul at golden hour.
A small speckled bird perched on a white railing above the sea in Istanbul, Turkey, with its wings partly open over the calm ...
Foamy sea water behind a boat in Istanbul, viewed through metal railings with an out-of-focus orange lifebuoy on the side.
Close-up of a person’s hand gently holding another person’s waist in warm sunlight
Person’s hands spreading a scattered deck of playing cards on a wooden-framed board while sitting on a bed in Berlin, Germany.
Close-up of a person holding a drink bottle and car keys while wearing a blue jacket and colorful scarf.
Two young women in swimsuits sit closely together on a rocky shore in Marseille, one with her arm wrapped around the other in...
Close-up view of a white car with a heavily damaged front bumper and headlight after an accident, parked on a street.
European Union flags waving in front of a modern office building in Brussels on a snowy day.
Person in a plaid shirt sitting on a wooden chair, covering their face with a purple and white striped towel while resting an...
Homemade vegetable pizza being prepared on a kitchen counter in Gent, Belgium, with cheese, olives and knives laid across the...
Two large flat-screen TVs stacked in front of a white wall, with one sitting on a dark wooden dresser and another leaning beh...
Small dog in a coat on a leash howling outside a shop entrance at night in Brussels, Belgium.
Cozy cheese and charcuterie board with grapes, bread, and dip on a wooden table during an evening gathering in Dortmund, Germ...
Cozy dining table in Stuttgart with pretzels and salad set for a meal, while a young woman with a phone stands behind a hangi...
Homemade dinner spread with roasted potatoes, creamy spinach sauce, dumplings in broth, and fresh green salad on a wooden table.
Plate of boiled sausages arranged neatly on a white tablecloth set for a meal.
Close-up of a climber handling ropes against a rocky cliff in Marseille, France.
Male rock climber wearing a helmet and harness belaying with ropes on a sunlit outdoor cliff.
Black and white close-up of a tree trunk with textured bark in a forest setting.
Close-up of a hiker’s feet wearing yellow socks and dark hiking shoes standing on sunlit rocks.
Misty Swiss mountain landscape with low clouds drifting over green slopes and a golden grassy hillside under a partly cloudy ...
Red cable car gliding over a large concrete dam and turquoise reservoir in the Swiss Alps near Grimsel, with pink wildflowers...
Warmly lit rustic interior in Paris with red gingham curtains, vintage wall art, and antlers by a softly glowing pendant light.
Moody close-up of a red train door at Furka Bahn with a yellow Roman numeral II and dramatic shadowed light.
Vintage red Furka steam railway carriage with passengers and conductors traveling through the Swiss mountain landscape
Moody overcast evening sky above the calm sea and dark sandy beach in Finale, Italy.
Brown dog with a red collar affectionately nuzzling a person indoors in Berlin, Germany.
Abstract green and white bokeh background with soft circular light spots
Rural backyard scene in Germany with a snow-dusted greenhouse, fenced garden, and traditional gabled house on a cold sunny wi...
String of dried red chili peppers hanging on a white tiled kitchen wall beneath a wooden spice rack with jars and cooking ute...
Shower caddy with assorted toiletries and razors hanging on white tiled bathroom wall.