1955 Born in Münster, Germany

1983 Diplom-designer and photographer at the university of applied science, Münster
1983 AGENTA-advertising agency, Münster
1984 Wiegel-Bracht photo studios, Münster
1986 Freelance photographer in Cologne
1987 -1997 Editor and staff photographer for MEDIZIN HEUTE, Cologne
1995 Training for image editor, Henri Nannen School, Hamburg
1996 Grant of the Bertelsmann Foundation at the Academy of  Journalism, Hamburg
1997-2018 Editor and staff photographer for DEUTSCHES ÄRZTEBLATT, Cologne

2016 Member of editorial board www.marokko.com

2018 Freelance photojournalist and designer

2019 Associated photographer of www.Fine Art 4 All Gallery

2020 Visuell communications for https://hickory-society.com/