Private company

Zander & Labisch

German photo agency

Zander & Labisch was the first German photographic studio which, as a photo agency, dealt exclusively with the production of professional press photos and their direct distribution. The German Administration closed Zander & Labisch in 1939 with the Verordnung zur Ausschaltung der Juden aus dem deutschen Wirtschaftsleben.2 It was founded by Siegmund Labisch and Albert Zander.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jun 19, 1895Founded1
  • HeadquartersBerlin1
Zander labisch unter-den linden friedrichstr 1913
Photo: Zander & Labisch, Berlin – Alfred Zander died in 1897, Siegmund Labisch died in 1942., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Zander & Labisch was the first German photographic studio which, as a photo agency, dealt exclusively with the production of professional press photos and their direct distribution. The German Administration closed Zander & Labisch in 1939 with the Verordnung zur Ausschaltung der Juden aus dem deutschen Wirtschaftsleben.2

The story

Founded by Albert Zander and Siegmund Labisch on Jun 19, 1895.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Dec 31, 1938Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jun 19, 1895Founded Founded1

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