Category: Blog
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AI in Portrait Photography – Why Authenticity Matters More Than Ever to Me
Read this Post: AI in Portrait Photography – Why Authenticity Matters More Than Ever to MeAI is fascinating. The possibilities are evolving at a speed that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Today, images can be created within seconds. Faces, people, lighting situations and entire visual worlds can be generated with a few prompts. In my opinion, it would be a mistake to simply ignore this development.…
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Black and White as an Attitude
Read this Post: Black and White as an AttitudeBlack and white is not an aesthetic—it is a conscious decision for perception. It reduces everything to relationship, presence, and the desire to create images that are meant to endure. Read my thoughts about black and white photography.
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Pure Photography: Less Setup, More Expression
Read this Post: Pure Photography: Less Setup, More ExpressionPure photography is not a reaction for me – it has always been part of how I work and think. I was never convinced that I needed the newest or best equipment to create meaningful portraits. Even in my studio days, I never had everything. Not every light, not every modifier, not every camera that…
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Photography classes 2026 – A Space to Slow Down and See
Read this Post: Photography classes 2026 – A Space to Slow Down and SeeMy photography classes are an invitation to pause. To step out of routine and return to what truly matters in portrait photography: perception, presence, and the relationship between you and the person in front of your camera. These classes are not about recipes or shortcuts. They are about learning to see more clearly and to…
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What Exhibitions Do to the Way I See
Read this Post: What Exhibitions Do to the Way I SeeThis article reflects on how photography exhibitions shape and refine my personal way of seeing. Drawing from recent visits and participations, it explores what remains after the images fade. It is a quiet meditation on inspiration, memory, and the slow transformation of one’s photographic gaze. Read this blog online.
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Who Are You in Front of My Camera?
Read this Post: Who Are You in Front of My Camera?People reveal themselves so differently in front of my camera that every portrait feels like a small journey. I cherish this diversity because it invites me to stay open and attentive. The four color personality types are nothing more than a gentle orientation for me — a language that helps me sense someone’s presence before…
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New publication: DOUX ÉTÉ
Read this Post: New publication: DOUX ÉTÉDOUX ÉTÉ is a fashion editorial built on restraint, presence, and emotional clarity. The use of color is intentional yet understated, supporting mood rather than spectacle. Visual simplicity allows body language, texture, and light to carry the narrative. The editorial reflects a contemporary approach to fashion photography that values connection over construction. It demonstrates how…
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Lower shipping costs to Germany – more space for mindful photography
Read this Post: Lower shipping costs to Germany – more space for mindful photographyLower shipping costs to Germany – more space for mindful photography. With a targeted adjustment to my logistics, I am now able to significantly reduce shipping costs to Germany. The PORTRAIT MAGAZINE is now available with €2.90 shipping, and my photography books and photo books can be shipped for €5.00. This makes it easier than ever to discover and collect printed…
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Three Days of Conscious Portrait Work – PORTRAIT GOURMET CLASS 2026
Read this Post: Three Days of Conscious Portrait Work – PORTRAIT GOURMET CLASS 2026Three days can hold a lot when they are not filled, but opened. In Lugano, we consciously take time – for people, for conversations, for light, and for the quiet moments in between. Photography is allowed to slow down here. And through that, it gains depth. From June 5 to June 7, 2026, the Portrait Gourmet Class will take…
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photoSCHWEIZ Exclusive Black & White Portrait Workshop
Read this Post: photoSCHWEIZ Exclusive Black & White Portrait WorkshopAt photoSCHWEIZ 2026, the photoSCHOOL will once again become a place of focused learning and creative exchange. I am pleased to announce that I will be present as a lecturer, offering two exclusive events during the exhibition week. A four-hour Masterclass and a two-hour Workshop will provide in-depth and hands-on insights into black-and-white portrait photography. Get more information in my…
