Vanessa von Zitzewitz, a renowned German photographer, has established herself as an artist in the world of photography, specialising in portraits and equestrian photography. Based in Monaco, her artistic sensibility became a source of inspiration ranging from her photography and philanthropic works. Zitzewitz’s exceptional works have graced the halls of prestigious art galleries across Europe, America, and the world, resonating with a global audience.
Created over an extended period, this photographic series explores the remarkable relationship between show jumper Marcus Ehning and his horses, shaped by trust, precision and an instinctive understanding.
Moving between architecture, landscape and the Mediterranean horizon, Vanessa von Zitzewitz captures the development through fleeting details, reflections and carefully composed perspectives—revealing both the scale of its creation and its quieter relationship with light, sea and place.
Photographed away from the intensity of the circuit, Michael Schumacher is captured in moments of focus, preparation and repose. Vanessa von Zitzewitz’s intimate black-and-white images offer a rare perspective on the man behind the racing legend.
Created to commemorate the bicentenary of the Carabiniers du Prince, Vanessa von Zitzewitz’s photographs move beyond ceremony and uniform—capturing moments of dignity, discipline and quiet humanity among those who serve the Principality of Monaco.
Photographed at Bangkok’s Mercy Centre over several years, this deeply personal series documents the lives of the children Vanessa von Zitzewitz encountered there. Her powerful black-and-white portraits capture moments of vulnerability, resilience and unexpected joy.