Rob Helfferich
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Real people, real light, real time

Film and analogue photography
Groningen, working internationally

Documentary, campaign and portrait work for organisations, sport and culture.

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The films

Nine pieces grounded in real human stories. Bring one up to see it run.

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Nine, 2024 to 2025

What I make

My work lives in two worlds that intertwine.

Stills Photographs that hold a quiet moment forever Motion And moving images that let stories breathe

Analogue portrait by Rob Helfferich
Shot on film, Groningen

Rob Helfferich

A visual artist with a deep passion for capturing authentic human interactions and real-life moments.

His primary focus is film and analogue photography. The creative journey evolved from an earlier career as a performing artist, choreographer and teacher, which is where the sensitivity to timing, emotion and narrative flow comes from.

For several years he has specialised in documentary, sport, non-profits and the unscripted essence of everyday connections, while working on projects internationally.

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The stills

Shot on film and scanned. The plate at the gate is the one in the light.

01Stories that matter

46 plates

How I work

Built on clear, open communication and a shared vision, so every project lands where it should.

  1. 01

    It starts with you

    A good conversation first. Who you are, what you actually want to say, and who needs to hear it. Whether that is a person with a personal story, a couple, or an organisation with a message.

  2. 02

    The vision on paper

    A moodboard or pitchdeck, plus whatever else is needed to make the direction visible. This is the step that matters: it refines the concept and gets us in sync before a single frame is shot.

  3. 03

    Then we shoot

    My background in performance brings sensitivity to timing, emotion and narrative flow. Real moments, shot on analogue and digital, turned into a story that lingers.

In their words

Clients, couples and collaborators.

His eye for detail is incredible, the video perfectly captures the atmosphere, people, and joy. As a bonus, his analogue photos were even more beautiful than the official ones.
Eline & DaniëlWedding
Rob is genuine, reliable, and not only knows how to beautifully translate ideas, but also how to make them visible and recognizable. The best visuals, design, and content creator I have ever worked with.
Pierre SemudengeFounder, Dream Coach
He has a great eye for the right shots to convey the story, and consistently delivers a beautiful final result. He always keeps the goal of the production in mind, which is incredibly valuable.
Lisa ZwiersCommunication professional
Working with Rob is exceptional. He is creative, takes plenty of time to understand and execute your project properly, and delivers everything professionally.
Serge FatimaFounder, Sport Fanatiek
He is professional, reliable, and always delivers high-quality results. He has a strong vision and a great work ethic, and his creativity and attention to detail really stand out.
Tresor Nzita FatimaChoreographer
Rob is super professional, with a sharp, well-defined vision and a distinct visual style, especially his colour grading. Plus he shoots on an analogue camera, which makes his work stand out.
DheaCreative director