I was born in Middle Franconia near Ansbach, Germany and discovered my passion for nature and wildlife photography at an early age. By the age of six, I was already exploring local wildlife and taking my first photos with my father’s old Minolta camera. During my school years, I bred reptiles and documented their behavior on film.

After graduating from high school in 2007, I spent a year on the Honduran island of Utila, where my love for nature photography deepened. Back in Germany, I gained experience at an advertising agency with its own photo studio before deciding to pursue a degree in media studies.

While studying, I worked as a camera assistant for Nautilusfilm, contributing to productions such as Wild Norway, Wild Berchtesgaden, Wild Denmark, and Wild Rhine. I also edited the documentary Der Wolfsmann for Bayerischer Rundfunk and developed a focus on creating elaborate time-lapse sequences.

Today, I develop custom camera traps to photograph elusive lynxes in the forests of eastern Bavaria. In collaboration with biologists, I’ve captured numerous images of this rare and secretive forest inhabitant.

For several years, I’ve served on the jury for “Natur im Fokus” a Bavaria-wide photography competition for children and young people. I also lead workshop weekends for the winners, helping them refine their skills and nurture their enthusiasm for nature photography.