I am a Tuninghunter (!?)

ICHBINEINTUNINGHUNTER – Your photos. Your style. But only if it fits.

The ICHBINEINTUNINGHUNTER program is about showing authentic impressions from areas we can’t always cover ourselves – whether it’s somewhere in Germany or beyond. But let’s make one thing clear up front: We’re not looking for quantity – we’re looking for quality.

We get photos sent to us all the time – but let’s be real: not everything meets the standard we stand for. So if you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of Tuninghunters.com, keep reading.
If not, save yourself – and us – the time.

What we’re looking for:

A unique photographic style
Clean and fast post-processing
Reliable people who get things done – no snails on helium
Professional gear with real range – no toys, no gimmicks

Smartphones, entry-level DSLRs, and MFT cams with no depth or dynamic range? Nope.
We’re not talking about vacation shots with cranked contrast. We mean real photography – with intention, depth, and quality that doesn’t fall apart at ISO 800.
Full frame isn’t mandatory – but if you know what you’re doing, that’s the level you’re working at.
And yes, we’ll see it in your shots – or we won’t.

One more thing – and it’s important:

This is not about free entry.
If you’re only here to get into events for free, turn around now.
Anyone who joins us does it out of passion and skill – not to save a few bucks on tickets.

The OWL region (Ostwestfalen-Lippe) is excluded from this call.
We’re from that area ourselves – and we’ve already got our structures in place there.
This call is for people outside our home turf.

Photography is the foundation – video is the bonus.

Photos are still our main focus. But if you can also deliver on the video side – show us what you’ve got.

What we’re NOT looking for:

Shaky messes
Overdone transitions
ADHD-style cut storms
TikTok edits with seizure energy

If your video feels more like algorithm asthma than event coverage, it’s not for us.
We’re after calm, honest, clean event footage with presence – not LSD-laced self-promotion.

What we offer – if you’re a fit:

Reach on a platform that values substance – no clickbait circus
A solid, respectful team culture – no drama, no egos
Creative freedom in post – as long as you don’t turn cars into soap bubbles with wild filters

In short: If you deliver, we’ve got your back. No micromanaging. No endless talk. Just real trust.

Here’s how it works:

Apply only via email.
Not through Instagram, not by DM, and definitely not via smoke signals.
If you can’t manage to write an email, you’re in the wrong place.

Send us:

Five (5) of your best photos in 1920x1280px
A short text about you (really short – no novels, no drama)

Important:
No ZIPs, no WeTransfer links, no Dropbox folders, no RAWs – and absolutely nothing without prior agreement. A clean email is all it takes.

And just so we’re clear: If we’re not interested in your submission, you won’t hear from us.
No reply = it didn’t make the cut.
That’s not disrespect – it’s a filter for independence and reality awareness.

One last thing:

Don’t ask us to follow you.
Don’t ask us how to become a better photographer.
Read the FAQ.
And above all: Respect the standard.

The only question is:
Do you have a visual language people can’t scroll past?

You’ve made it this far and don’t feel called out? Good. Stay a spectator.
But if you want to be on our team – send your stuff.
Just make sure you’re serious.

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