Photography

Fire and tradition: A trip to the Baining Firedance in Papua New Guinea

Feuer und Tradition: Eine Reise zum Baining Firedance in Papua-Neuguinea 4. September 2024 During my travels to Papua New Guinea, I had the special opportunity to experience and document the Baining Fire Dance – one of the most impressive traditions of the Baining tribes on the island of New Britain. This dance is much more than a spectacle. It is a deeply rooted ritual that expresses the culture and spirituality of the Baining in an intense interplay of fire and […]

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A smile that changes everything – The next step in our Himalayan project

Ein Lächeln, das alles verändert – Der nächste Schritt unseres Himalaya-Projekts 2. September 2024 After the successful completion of the first part of our project in mid-2024, where we were able to renovate and secure the school playground in the remote village of Hill, I realized that this was just the beginning. The joy and smiles of the children and the knowledge that we can hopefully provide them with a better foundation for their future lives are deeply engraved in […]

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Meeting the Asmat people: an unforgettable visit to the village of Per, Indonesia

On my last expedition, I had the privilege of visiting one of the most remote places in the world: the village of Per in Indonesia, home to the fascinating Asmat people. When we arrived with the Zodiacs, we were already greeted by the impressive canoe warriors. Their presence and the intensity of their gaze immediately left a lasting impression. This first encounter with the Asmat people was the prelude to an unforgettable experience. On arrival, we were allowed to take […]

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A dream day in the Engadin: Felicitas and Danilo’s church wedding

Ein Traumtag im Engadin: Felicitas und Danilos Kirchliche Hochzeit 29. Juni 2024 After the civil wedding of Felicitas and Danilo, which I was already able to capture, I was delighted to be able to accompany their church wedding in the beautiful Engadine. The wedding took place on June 29 at the Hotel Kronenhof in Pontresina and offered an impressive backdrop. Morning preparations The day began with the bride and groom getting ready separately. Felicitas and Danilo got ready in different […]

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Project in Nepal: A safe playground for the children

Completion of the project in Nepal: a playground for the children Our Sherpa Ang Gombu has always kept us up to date with the current status of the work on the children’s playground and schoolyard. Unfortunately, there was a setback in May when heavy rainfall washed out the new wall and caused part of it to collapse. But the villagers were not discouraged and used lattice boxes to strengthen the foundations and rebuild the wall. The project around the children’s […]

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Hemmenhofen Sailing School

Last year in May, I got my sports boat license at the Hemmenhofen sailing school so that I would be able to sail a Zodiac in the Antarctic. That was the starting signal for a great friendship with the sailing school team and many unforgettable moments. The summer in Hemmenhofen was simply fantastic. I learned a lot and laughed even more. The sailing school is not only a great place to learn, but also a great community. It didn’t take […]

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Wedding Felicitas & Danilo

Hochzeit Felicitas & Danilo 24. Mai 2024 In addition to the many trips and documentaries I’ve been able to do in the last six months, weddings still have a very special appeal for me. I love capturing the emotions and feelings of this special day and telling a story with my pictures. I was therefore particularly excited about the civil wedding of Felicitas and Danilo in Pfäffikon. On a slightly cloudy day I was allowed to accompany the wedding of […]

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My presentations in Germany: Adventures in the Himalayas and Antarctica

Meine Präsentationen in Deutschland: Abenteuer im Himalaya und Antarktis 14. Mai 2024 I recently had the opportunity to give presentations in Germany about my last six months. These events gave me the opportunity to share my experiences and adventures while having a positive impact on the communities I visited. My presentations revolved around two central themes: my trip to the Himalayas and my 3.5 months as an expedition photographer in Antarctica. The trip to the Himalayas was particularly meaningful as […]

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The diversity of Northwest African cultures

My expedition to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia As an expedition photographer, I had the privilege of taking part in an unforgettable trip to the remote Falkland Islands and the breathtaking South Georgia. These remote islands, far from civilization, offer indescribable beauty and a fascinating variety of wildlife. The Falkland Islands greeted me with their rolling hills, rugged coastline and endless expanses that make every adventurer’s heart beat faster. Exploring this landscape, I could hardly get enough of the […]

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Falklands & South Georgia

My expedition to the Falkland Islands and South Georgia As an expedition photographer, I had the privilege of taking part in an unforgettable trip to the remote Falkland Islands and the breathtaking South Georgia. These remote islands, far from civilization, offer indescribable beauty and a fascinating variety of wildlife. The Falkland Islands greeted me with their rolling hills, rugged coastline and endless expanses that make every adventurer’s heart beat faster. Exploring this landscape, I could hardly get enough of the […]

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