Martin Schleske

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Master Violin Maker

Martin Schleske – Master Violin Maker. Editorial portrait and documentary photography by German photographer Janina Laszlo, featuring the renowned master violin maker, author and acoustics expert in his workshop in Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria. The series documents the artistry of traditional violin making — fine craftsmanship, precision and the creative process behind handcrafted string instruments — combining authentic environmental portraiture with high-end editorial storytelling.

Hands polishing the flamed maple back of a varnished violin — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Martin Schleske playing one of his violins, close-up with glasses in warm workshop light — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Portrait of Martin Schleske in cap and glasses, looking to the side — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Close portrait of Martin Schleske looking down in concentration — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Fingers bending a thin purfling strip of wood — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
The violin making workshop in Landsberg am Lech with workbench, tools and stove — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Martin Schleske holding a tonewood block to his ear to listen to the wood — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Worn glue brush on a stone surface — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Violin outline drawn on a worn workshop template — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Measuring the thickness of a violin top with a caliper — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Hand-carved violin top on leather surrounded by tools — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Hands carving a violin rib with a knife among wood shavings — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Detail of bow and strings while playing a violin — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Finished violin on a dark textured backdrop — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Top-down view of Martin Schleske playing violin — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Hand gliding over planed spruce with curled shavings — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Old worn spoon used in varnish preparation — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech
Martin Schleske standing in his attic workshop beneath wooden beams — Martin Schleske, master violin maker, editorial portrait and documentary photography by Janina Laszlo, Landsberg am Lech