He is a graduate of the legendary school of photography in munich BAYERISCHE STAATSLEHRANSTALT FÜR PHOTOGRAPHIE. After his degree he moved to New York to work as a freelance assistant with some of the most reknown photographers. 1 year with Annie Leibovitz (Portraiture), Hans Namuth und Evelyn Hofer (Portraiture), Steven Meisel, Sante D'Orazio (Fashion), Co Rentmeester (LIFE Magazine), Dominique Issermann, Chuck Baker, and many more.