Can you remember when you first held a camera?

 Yes, it was an analog camera belonging to a classmate that photographed me.

What is a childhood image burnt into your mind? 

My school enrollment.

Can you tell me an iconic photographer whose work you got very fascinated by? — What did you feel when looking at their images?  

I admire the work of Irving Penn - he shows his talent not only in fashion and portrait photography, but also in still life and artistic photography.

Do you think the “male gaze" is a myth? 

Photography is a subjective medium, there are different male but also different female gazes. In principle, I think that your own view is formed from your experience as a photographer, your self-image and the ability to convey your ideas to the outside world.

What was your first beauty shoot? 

A friend who discovered fashion as his medium, supported me and so we shot at a see at five o'clock in the morning, analogue and black and white. That's when I learned that it is important to leave your comfort zone when taking photos in order to take special pictures.

What do you love most about Beauty Photography? 

I love the playfulness of photography, there are no real limits. I like to create unusual compositions and break with conventions.

‍What do you most hate about Beauty Photography?

 When there are disagreements in the team.

‍If you would start out now what would you be doing, how would you go about // who would you work with and where would you be aiming? 

I would be surprised.

Statistics show that only 1 in 10 of the big money jobs i.e. womenswear-, beauty- and perfume campaigns are shot by women. Is there just no qualified female photographers out there? 

I believe that you have to prove yourself by your talent, not your gender. I don't believe in quotas. Everyone has to perform, regardless of whether they are male or female.

What would need to change in your opinion to get more women shooting the big prestigious covers and the big money jobs?    

Women have to develop the ability and self-esteem in themselves to be able to confidently establish themselves in the market. This is only possible if you work on a unique visual language and don't hide your talent.

One says it takes 10’000 hours to become a master of a craft, how long in hours/days/years did it take you to make a living?

Definitely twice as long.

Who is your female fashion image maker icon and who is your the one to watch? 

I worked with Alexandra von Fürst: she has a very sensitive and talented photographer. She creates the balance between fashion and commercial photography.

Who is your female fashion designer icon and who is your the one to watch?

I like Vivienne Westwood, her persistence, her metamophosis from punk to haute couture, ...        

What makes you feel comfortable on set? 

I love small, intimate sets with few people involved. I also like music and beautiful light from the outside.

How important is your team? 

I have a solid base of people I enjoy working with: uncomplicated, creative creatures.

What do you say about the charge that all fashion photography is predominantly sexist? 

I think it used to be like that, but at the moment I experience fashion photography as liberal and cosmopolitan.