Vespertine Offering is a dark aesthetic collective with the emphasis on sinister and visually engaging storytelling.

Black and white illustration of a syringe with a skull and skeleton parts inside, and the words 'Penetrating Offering' beneath it.

Welcome to Vespertine Offering

Vespertine Offering is a dark aesthetic collective with the emphasis on sinister and visually engaging storytelling.

| concept photography | band photography | professional image manipulation and editing | location scouting & excursions | dark aesthetic imagery & visualizations | concept, design and execution | storytelling |

Gardens of Remembrance trilogy

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“Being passionate graveyard photographers ourselves we’ve always admired Sven’s distinctive artistic vision, storytelling skills and unconventional sense of observation. While cemeteries are places where a lot of drama reigns, he manages to capture the beauty of these sacred spaces in a surprisingly serene way. Needless to say, Sven has an eagle eye that is second to none.“

— Mothmeister

Recent projects

Three books titled 'Gardens of Remembrance' with dark, monochrome covers featuring skull and forest imagery, stacked on a white background.
Black background with white text that says 'Gardens of Remembrance Necrology' and a small sketch of two crossed feathers above the text.

Gardens of Remembrance: Necrography

‘Necrography’ serves as the collective title for the three volumes in the Gardens of Remembrance series. Created and published by Vespertine Offering, this collection delves into a photographic /historical voyage of discovery into our common and inescapable past only to become a sanctuary for brief escapes into aesthetic dreams... of the dark kind.

Read more on Gardens of Remembrance Necrography.

Unfinished wooden box frame on a green cutting mat, with foam padding inside, on a work table in a workshop.
Eight stacks of wooden boxes labeled 'Gardens of Remembrance' are arranged on a light wood floor. In the background, there is a white shelf with various items and hanging clothes.
Unopened wooden box with a sliding lid and foam padding inside, labeled 'Gardens of Remembrance Necrology,' sitting on a wooden floor.
A wooden box with the words 'Gardens of Remembrance Necrology' printed on it, along with a skull icon and a small illustration of hands holding a shovel.

  • Easily two of the most beautiful books I own. The photos are stunning & the quotes are interesting/thought provoking

    Maxillus | Etsy

  • These books exceeded my expectations and the person I gave them to loved them!!

    Jessie | Etsy

  • Wow, fantastic in every way. An original, dark, unique, quality book. I am a fan.

    Peter | Etsy

  • 2 magnificent works. We immerse ourselves with pleasure in these places filled with memories in memory of the dead. The format and printing are neat.

    Lino | Etsy

  • This is a feast for the eyes and any lover of dark photography. Very nice collection of images and text in a nice publication. Super fast service and good communication with the seller! Definitely recommended to follow further as there are still a few gems in the making.

    Stéphanie | Etsy

“The graveyards featured in Gardens of Remembrance offer a sense of timeless tranquility, their weathered gravestones and crumbling monuments bearing witness to human existence. The interplay of light and shadow, captured masterfully in black and white by the artist, creates a dramatic and evocative atmosphere.”

— Grimur

“Captivating! These photo books guide you through an incredible experience. Showcasing stunning images burial sites and the lingering beauty of deteriorated memories.”

— The Cranial Chaos