Emil Dietrich is a german fashion and beauty photographer, distinguished by his dedication to purity, minimalism and refined aesthetics. Proficient in both analog and digital photography, he has recently expanded his practice to include advanced 3D and creative technologies - most notably contributing to the social-media rollout of the Balenciaga Skiwear 2025 Collection.

Dietrich studied photography at the University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld, followed by an internship with Nick Knight and SHOWstudio in London.

At the age of 20, he published in Vogue for the first time, launching his international career. In addition to photography, he brings a strong sensibility for styling and a distinctive casting philosophy, consistently seeking unconventional faces and redefining contemporary standards of beauty in fashion imagery.

Selected publications: Vogue CS, Vogue Ukraine, Vogue Portugal, Numéro Netherlands, Achtung Mode, 10 Magazine, Fräulein, Sleek, Teeth, Tush, MMScene, L’Officiel, 5Eleven, Schön, The Collector, Sicky…