Born 1960 in Bad Ems Germany. First published images in 1978 for Rhein Zeitung in Koblenz. From 1980 to 1985 freelancer for The Associated Press in Frankfurt and Munich. Joined Reuters News Pictures at its very beginning in 1985 following Reuters' take-over of UPI. Chief Photographer Germany from 1996-2004. Since 2004 senior specialist photographer with various multi-skilled tasks and responsibilities such as managing teams, organising and editing major events and assignments.
