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[09.06.26]
Photography · Workshops
A Morning in Blue: Cyanotype Workshop in Much
Plenty of sunshine, lots of ideas, and no one wanted to stop: A personal look back at our HOP cyanotype workshop on September 5, 2026, in Much.
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[04.24.26]
Art
The opening reception is tonight! Art at the Studio in Much
Final preparations are underway: On April 24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m., five artists from Much will open the Collective Art Exhibition. Come check it out!
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[04.05.26]
Photography
A good business portrait begins before you even press the shutter button
Business photos, LinkedIn profile pictures, or portraits for your website: What makes for a good photo shoot, and what to look for in terms of guidance, selection, and retouching.
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[03.22.26]
Photography
CC BY-SA 4.0 for Photos: Why I grant this license only exceptionally
What CC BY-SA 4.0 means for professional photos—and why personality rights, free reuse, and suitable licensing terms belong together.
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[12.05.25]
Art
Art in November: Thank you for a full studio!
Many guests, great conversations, and six distinct artistic styles: a brief look back at the Collective Art Exhibition held in November 2025 in Much.
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[11.15.25]
Photography
Three Top 6 Finishes: My Achievements in the 2025 photoprofessionals Photo Contests
4th place in Landscape, 5th place in Portrait, and 6th place in “Painted with Light”: my three Top 6 finishes at photoprofessionals 2025, featuring images and jury videos.
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[11.29.24]
Art
The Magic of the Wet Plate: 6th Place at Photoprofessionals Switzerland
An Ambrotype reaches 6th place in the Photoprofessionals Switzerland competition in 2024. About wet-plate photography, craftsmanship, and the impact of a unique piece.
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[01.02.20]
Photography
Photos from the Municipality of Much: A Walk with the Camera
Hills, forests, and a distinctive tree near Sommerhausen: photographs from a walk through the municipality of Much with the Fujifilm X100F.
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[05.02.19]
Art
Nude Photography as a Fine-Art Unique on Handmade Paper
From a nude photograph to a handcrafted work of art: a photographic transfer process onto handmade paper makes every print a one-of-a-kind piece.
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[09.10.16]
Photography
Fashion Video and Photography for Draping
A draping by Aysegül Kocak at the Fashion Design Institute Düsseldorf: Fashion photography and the concept for a short, enigmatic fashion clip.
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[08.02.16]
Photography
Authentic photos for the landing page instead of stock photos
Own products instead of interchangeable stock photos: An example of authentic advertising photography on a landing page of the Cologne company nenok.
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[03.14.16]
Photography
IPQ Award 2016 for my portrait photography
15 Portraits, an international jury: My panel was awarded the Level High Performance at the International Photographic Qualifications 2016.
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[12.17.15]
Photography
Right to Attribution: Photographers and Image Credits
Why usage rights and author credit go hand in hand: practical guidance from my photography work on image credits and attribution.
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[12.15.15]
Photography
Videos for the website: Message, Image, and Sound
What a corporate video should convey: Target audiences, clear messages, a good tone, and a video project with supervisor Annette Dernick.
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[12.01.15]
Photography
Fine-Art Photo Printing in the Studio: Quality Under My Control
A look back at expanding my photo-printing setup in 2015: the Epson SureLab D700, Epson 3880, paper surfaces, and the individual finishing of prints.
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[06.23.15]
Photography
On-Set Photos: The Attributes of Belsana
Photographing on a film set without disturbing the image or sound: A glimpse into my work during the shoots for the Belsana campaign 2015.
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[03.24.15]
Photography
Comedian Werner Weber in the Studio
Theater, humor, and expressive portraits: A look back at the photoshoot with comedian Werner Weber in the studio.
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[02.14.15]
Photography
Home Shooting: Personal Photos at Home
Why familiar surroundings make special portraits possible—and what matters when planning an at-home photo shoot, from the setting and timing to preparation.
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[12.10.14]
Art
YUV: Photographic Art at the Refrather Atrium
A look back at the YUV presentation at the Refrather Atrium on December 10, 2014: objects photographed against a white background and Dieter Claus’s laudatio.
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[07.05.14]
Photography
Professional Videos explain complex machines
Two video projects for nenok demonstrate how industrial machines can be clearly explained and how photography and film interact within a production process.
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[05.19.14]
Photography
Wedding photos in black and white: Emotions at the center
What makes black-and-white wedding photography special: light, composition, toning, and the choice between color and black-and-white.
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[04.15.14]
Photography
Product Photography for the Online Shop Erdenbürger
Strollers and fabric patterns for the Erdenbürger online shop: Why detailed product photos and precise color reproduction matter in e-commerce.
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[06.12.12]
Photography
Food Photography and Food Styling for the Hilton Cologne
A look behind the scenes of a food shoot for the Konrads restaurant at the Hilton Cologne, featuring collaboration with the head chef, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful food styling.
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