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About Us · Family Business Since 1990

More than 30 years of
photography in Düsseldorf.

From a small studio to your photo specialist on Oststraße – our story is a family story. Let me take you inside.

Where it all began.

It all started with film. Back in our home country of North Macedonia, my father already ran his own business – with his own studio and lab. When he came to Düsseldorf, he brought this craft with him.

In 1990 he opened his first lab here. We developed films ourselves, and he mixed the chemistry for it by hand – that is how seriously he took his craft. It laid the foundation for everything Fotowest stands for today.

Our journey through Düsseldorf.

1990
The beginning on Berliner Allee
My father opens his first own lab in Düsseldorf – with in-house film development and chemistry he mixes himself.
1998
Moving to Corneliusstraße
The business grows – and with it a reputation for careful work and personal advice.
Since 2000
At home at Oststraße 76
For more than two decades you have found us at our current location – two minutes from the main station, with studio and lab under one roof.
May 2026
The second generation
I completed my training in our own business and have officially taken it over – with the same standards my father instilled in me.

Everything from a single source.

What is photographed with us is also developed and printed with us – in-house. That is why you often hold your pictures in your hands within minutes.

The technology has changed over the years: where chemistry was once involved, we now work with modern processes – in a quality you can see and feel. The standard has stayed the same: care for every single picture.

Customers from all over the world.

People from all over the world come to us – with the most diverse wishes. From portraits and photos for authorities to prints of old family pictures: we listen and find the right solution.

This variety defines our everyday work. It brings us together with people and stories from all over the world – and that is exactly what we love about our profession.

1990
founded
35
years of craft
2.
Generation

Get to know us
in person.

Oststraße 76 · Mon–Fri 9:30–17:00 · Sat 9:30–16:00

Request an appointment

We usually get back to you the same working day. Or simply give us a call: 0211 162 36 99

What our customers say:

4,7 out of 5

based on 388 Google reviews

★★★★★

I had passport photos taken here and I am very happy. The photos were taken very professionally and look really lovely. You can drop in without an appointment and are served quickly. Friendly service, highly recommended!

Riho W. · on Google
★★★★★

Very attentive service. Photographed quickly and efficiently, while my wishes were still taken into account. The result is a really great picture for my job application documents.

Paul · on Google
★★★★★

Quick and straightforward – walked in without an appointment and had the finished passport photos within minutes. The friendly gentleman is clearly very competent! Highly recommended!

Briljanto S. · on Google
★★★★★

Good tips and plenty of patience – the owner is very friendly, definitely recommended.

Aizhen H. · on Google
★★★★★

Quick and easy and amazing service! Highly recommended.

Damini B. · on Google