CAMERAS
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present:
Nikon Z9
Nikon D800 und D810
Nikon F601
past:
Nikon Z7
Nikon D300 and D80
Pentax Z-10
Pentacon six
Praktica DTL3
Contax D
Certo SL 100
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LIGHTNING SYSTEM
Broncolor
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PRINTER
Canon PRO-1000
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HOW EVERYTHING STARTED
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I have been taking photographs since I was a child.
In the early days, it was all black-and-white. Growing up in Eastern Germany, colour photographs were a rarity. My father used to say, “Use aperture 11, and always make sure there is something in the foreground. It will make your pictures more interesting.” I have followed that advice ever since, yet over time I discovered my own ways of expressing what I see.
Later, I learned many more techniques from my friend Wolfgang Schumacher. Much of my early work took place in the darkroom, where I spent countless hours developing film and watching images slowly appear under the red light. Many years later, I discovered digital photography and fine-art printing. Holding a printed photo in my hand brings me back to my roots.
My camera has remained an integral part of my life. Wherever I go, across landscapes or through cities, it is always with me, capturing how I see the world.