My photographic journey began in the early 1990s - initially as a self-taught photographer, driven by the desire to capture landscapes and journeys in pictures. What began as a curious discovery developed over the years into a deeper exploration of photography as an artistic expression. In 2007, studio and nude photography opened up a new field for me, which taught me to understand the interplay of light, body and space as a visual language. In 2011 I took my first steps into self-employment and since 2025 I have dedicated myself entirely to my artistic work as a visual media artist and curator.

In my freelance projects, I pursue two main focuses: model photography, which I realise almost exclusively in black and white, and travel photography, which I mainly realise in colour. This juxtaposition is a conscious artistic decision for me - black and white as a reduction to form, expression and emotion, colour as a reflection of the diversity and vibrancy of the world. In the corporate environment, I also create event documentaries and produce visual content with the help of generative AI, which I see as a contemporary tool for creative image production.

In addition to my own artistic work, I am committed to strengthening photography in society. In 2017, I founded FotoForumForchheim (FoFoFo), a non-profit association for the promotion and visualisation of artistic photography, of which I am still chairman today. Since 2018, I have been part of the international photography team ‘Atlas of Humanity’, which documents the ethnic diversity of our world in pictures. I also accompany the photo festivals ‘Fotopark Forchheim’ and ‘Pirmasenser Fototage’ as artistic director. In addition, I pass on my knowledge as a photo trainer. My work can be seen in exhibitions at home and abroad.

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