Growing up in a small Bavarian town in the 1970s, I was always captivated by the American landscapes I saw in books and movies. In the early '80s, I bought my first camera, an Agfa Pocket, after saving money from delivering the Sunday newspaper.

In 1990, I moved to the US for a job transfer and bought my first serious camera in New York City. The shift to digital photography happened in 2009 during a Canon workshop in Acadia National Park.

Since then, I've been capturing landscapes, nature, and wildlife in New Jersey and beyond. Photography, for me, is a lifelong journey of discovery and joy. My work has been featured in various places, and I've had the opportunity to judge photography competitions and teach others about photography trip planning, from scouting locations to post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.

In 2023, I started running an annual photography tour, and our first adventure took us to the stunning landscapes of Iceland. It was a fantastic experience, sharing my passion with fellow enthusiasts. 2024 took us to Switzerland, offering another opportunity for photographers to explore and capture the beauty of the Swiss Alps. 2025 will take us back to Iceland in March.

I was privileged to serve on the selection committee for the 2024 Pinelands Juried Photo Exhibit, hosted by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance in New Jersey. I also had the honor of judging the 2023 exhibit. Both experiences allowed me to contribute to recognizing local photographers and promoting the preservation of this special region.

Thank you.