SUMMARY
German music photographer Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz secured two wins at the Event Photography Awards 2026. Her photograph 'Black Ink,' capturing Evan Seinfeld of Biohazard, won the new Black & White Award category. Additionally, her shot 'Deep Growl' of Yukina from Hanabie tied for first place in the Music Events – Performers category. Gethoeffer Gruetz, who specializes in low-light concert photography, described her approach as reactive rather than planned, emphasizing adjustments made during editing to achieve the final image.
TAKEAWAYS
Afra Gethoeffer Gruetz won two awards at the Event Photography Awards 2026.
Her winning photos featured bands Biohazard and Hanabie.
Gethoeffer Gruetz specializes in reactive, low-light concert photography.
She won the inaugural Black & White category and tied for Music Events – Performers.