First and foremost, I am not a professional photographer. Instead, I consider myself a passionate amateur photographer—one who has been exploring the world through a lens for over 40 years.

I have always been driven by curiosity: discovering foreign countries, learning from people of different cultures, observing the beauty of nature, and understanding the connections between them. This curiosity led me to study social sciences, particularly ethnology. 

I live in Luxembourg—a small yet culturally rich country in the heart of Europe that still preserves a wide variety of natural habitats.

Born in 1962 in Germany, I have been fascinated by the natural world since childhood. I grew up watching wildlife documentaries by Jacques Cousteau and Bernhard Grzimek and reading books by Konrad Lorenz. I am drawn to aesthetic beauty and authenticity—whether in people, landscapes, animals, or natural phenomena. To me, beauty lies in things as they truly are, whether found in my own backyard or in distant places across the globe.

The way I see the world directly influences how I capture it. I seek to use natural light, incorporate the surrounding environment—whether natural or cultural—and maintain authenticity in my images.

In post-processing, I make minimal adjustments: cropping, fine-tuning light, tonal range, contrast, and saturation. I often use color as a creative element in my compositions, though this remains my personal choice.

I share my images simply because I love sharing moments of wonder with like-minded people. Whether it’s a breathtaking landscape, a close encounter with an animal or an everyday object seen from a new perspective, I want to offer others a glimpse into the world as I experience it.

While I deeply care about environmental conservation and the protection of habitats, I do not wish to appear as a moralizer—especially as I, too, sometimes leave a larger ecological footprint than I’d like.

Photography is not a business for me; it is a passion. Through my images, I hope to inspire curiosity, appreciation, and a deeper connection with the world around us.