in Recklinghausen. Mein Vater war Journalist und Pressefotograf. Er weckte schon in früher Jugend mein Interesse an der Fotografie.
in Recklinghausen. My passion for photography began with my father, who was a journalist and press photographer.
Graduated from High School in Hamburg
Completed photography training and apprenticeship at Atlantik Film laboratory, In Hamburg and Studio Hamburg rental service.
Director of Photography for the news and reporting field.
First assistant cameraman on feature films and advertising.
During this period I worked for and was inspired by the renowned DoP Axel Block and Henning Zick .My professional development and visual style were influenced by media artists such as Harun Farocki and legendary director Roland Klick.
Director of Photography for cinema and TV feature films
Filmed numerous TV series, for example the highly popular German series „TATORT”, „MORD MIT AUSSICHT”, and „Großstadtrevier“. Was also responsible for film design for movies such as „DIE SCHIMMELREITER”, a road movie through Dithmarschen, the adaption of the novel „DORFPUNKS” by Rocko Schamoni , and the „DER HIMMEL HAT VIER ECKEN”, a compelling youth film.
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