Independent journalist and photographer (Zimbabwe)

“What I loved about working with Tobias and thegoodmessage.studio was his honesty and transparency about how he works. I have worked with agencies that claim to put people’s stories and needs at the heart of their work, but their practices reflect the opposite and often the freelancer is treated unfairly like a work horse. However Tobias practiced what he promised; fairness, prompt payment and the promise of more opportunities. I look forward to doing more collaborations with Tobias.”

Programme Director at Institute of Development Studies (IDS, UK)

„Tobias was a joy to work with. His professionalism, attention to detail, and constructive responses to feedback were exemplary. His ability to quickly grasp what we were trying to do was really important. We think that the film he made, captured the complexities of a very sensitive subject – conveying both the sobering nature of children’s working lives and the inspirational work that they were able to do. We are extremely happy with the collaboration and will certainly look for opportunities to work with Tobias again.“

Contributing photojournalist with TIME, National Geographic, The New York Times, based in India

„I have worked with Tobias and thegoodmessage.studio multiple times, and I have been so impressed with the commitment to professionalism and ethics. Tobias goes to great extents to understand and communicate the depth of stories. Having worked alongside him on a video production I also came to greatly respect his sensitivity and flexibility, his respect for people in front of the camera, and technical dexterity.“

Head of Communications and Brand at Fairtrade International

“If you are looking to tell your organisations’ story in a way that is moving and people will remember, you are at the right place. Tobias is both able to develop a strong concept and long-term vision, while also zooming in and paying attention to every detail. From the music that it is used, to the last frame your audience will see. Bonus: he is fun to work with.”

Documentary filmmaker, Photojournalist (Côte d'Ivoire)

“His undeniable professionalism and exceptional creative vision greatly contributed to the success of the project. I highly recommend Tobias for his proven skills in digital communication, filmmaking and photography. His ability to combine technical expertise and creativity makes him the ideal collaborator for high-quality projects.”

Marketing and Communication Manager at Network of Asia & Pacific Producers

“Tobias has always been one step ahead in digital communications. With an eye for detail and a passion for creating authentic and impactful content, his work has always been sought after by everyone in the Fairtrade system. His photography and filmmaking skills have powerful language that resonates with and speaks to the emotions of the targeted audiences.”

Head of Communication at Fairtrade Germany

“Tobias not only has the technical know-how, but also the necessary sensitivity to produce wonderful images and accompany projects in the global South - a rare combination.”