Doing what makes you happy. I hope this applies to you. It is certainly not a given. How many people are in a place they never really think about? But if you ask the question: Do you do what makes you happy? Then the answer is quite often: No, but I earn […]

Twenty years ago, I started taking pictures with a photography course in my pocket. I started with some small assignments for neighbors, family and friends. Holy moly, how nice. I want to do more with this. I enrolled in the photography school, and almost simultaneously followed training courses at the Photo Academy (two different courses, very different in structure). Technique and creativity came together. An acquaintance made my first website, and later my second. The neighbors, family and friends kept sending me new customers and the ball slowly started rolling. I did what I loved most, and also had time to go to the playground with my two small children. I filled the evenings with learning Photoshop and watching YouTube videos.

Friendship is an illusion—or not? As a child, I had big dreams. I was a huge fan of Dolly Parton, and regularly imagined that I would become a country singer someday, complete with the accompanying bosom (neither dream ever came true). Maybe it’s because of my roots: I was born in Austin, Texas. My parents have 8 […]