I was born in Lindau Bodensee in southern Germany, and my passion for filmmaking started early, inspired by my father’s love for shooting on Super 8. In 2001, I moved to Munich, where I gained a strong foundation in camera technology through an internship at ARRI headquarters.

From there, I worked my way up, starting as a video operator, then progressing to 2nd AC, 1st AC, and eventually becoming a camera and Steadicam operator. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with renowned cinematographers such as Torsten Breuer, Judith Kaufmann, Michael Ballhaus, Jan-Marcello Kahl, Jeremy Rouse, Gernot Roll, Glen MacPherson, Andreas Berger, and Newton Thomas Sigel, among many others. These experiences have given me a broad and versatile perspective on visual storytelling.

Beyond my work on set, I expanded my expertise with additional internships at ARRI across multiple departments, including VFX, color grading, sound, lighting, grip, and the analog film lab.

Now based in Munich with my wife and two children, I continue to travel the world, capturing stories through my lens. I am a full member of BVK (Society of Cinematographers) in Germany the SOC (Society of Camera Operators) in the USA and the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) in the UK.

My passion lies in feature filmmaking—storytelling in particular—while embracing all aspects of the craft and looking beyond my own perspective. Cinema has always fascinated me; the interplay of images, sound, lighting, color, dialogue, and character is the most powerful way to evoke emotion and tell a story.

Imagination has always shaped my thinking, alongside a deep technical curiosity. I don’t subscribe to a singular style of camerawork; instead, I believe in translating, elevating, or even counterbalancing the essence of a scene or film in an emotionally resonant way. Whether using handheld, dolly, gimbal, or Steadicam—whether smooth or rough, slow or fast—it’s all about selecting the right brush and color for the moment.

While shooting, I strive to find the right balance between artistic philosophy and the practical execution of camerawork.