Behind the Lens

Interview 16 June 2026

Between Bundesliga and Bratwurst – Oliver Baumgart in Conversation

Oliver Baumgart photographs sport – from the Bundesliga to the village pitch. On pressure, instinct and why the bratwurst at the local ground often tastes better.

Article 11 June 2026

The Limping Chamois – My First Wildlife Photography Outing

4am, a hunting hide in South Tyrol, a hunter as guide – and the best photo of the day is one I never took.

Interview 08 June 2026

Full Passion, No Compromise– Sarah Wolf in Conversation

Sarah Wolf photographs the world with an open eye — from a dragonfly on a reed to the night sky over Norway. On patience, curiosity and why authenticity allows no compromise.

Article 03 June 2026

From Hard Drive Graveyard to Gallery Wall: Why I Finally Started Printing Photos

Thousands of photos sitting on hard drives and in clouds. But photos belong on walls. That's where they finally serve their purpose.

Article 30 May 2026

Back to Basics: My Journey into 35mm

Six cameras. Six full rolls of film. Not a single finished picture. Welcome to my analog reality.

Interview 28 May 2026

"The Ruhr Valley is New York, Istanbul, and Tuscany"

David Nienhaus, known as "ruhrpoet", tells stories – with his camera, in workshops, in his podcast. On people, the Ruhr Valley and why photography is his yoga.

Article 21 May 2026

151 Million Views: Why I simply give my photos away for free

Nearly 1M downloads & 151M views. Why I give my photos away for free, how I got hooked on the stats, and what happens when your creative output outpaces your organization.

Interview 19 May 2026

Between Merz and a Maß – Jan Saurer in Conversation

Jan Saurer, known as Monacoshots, photographs the people behind the moments – from the Security Conference to the Oktoberfest. On authenticity, politics and paying attention.