Behind the Lens

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.

Article 13 May 2026

No common thread. Why I embrace creative chaos.

Everyone is looking for their "style," while I’m busy looking for the next subject. Here is why my portfolio is a wild mix - and why I’m glad I don’t have to choose between mountains, street, and 3D.

Article 02 May 2026

From Viewfinder to Layout: My "Light & Focus" Experiment

What happens when you mix a love for photography with a passion for layout? The result is "Light & Focus" – a personal project about technique, design, and the courage to share.

Article 27 April 2026

Shutterstock: 5 years, 2,000 sales, and one coffee a month

In 2021, I decided it was time to finally earn some money with my hobby through stock photography. Spoiler alert: the plan didn’t quite work out. But it’s time for a recap and a look back.