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It’s about your life

Much of the magic of my own childhood is encapsulated in certain photos, that immediately reconnect me to a vibrant sensory experience and a very lively place within, that lights up when I see them.

.I would like to share with you a little slice of the life you are living right now, and to make the essence of what it means to be alive as you today touchable again and again through my photographs. To cherish the experiences that pass us by every day and often only reveal their meaningfulness in retrospect.

My photos are not meant to simply be a future souvenir of a past time, I want them to allow you to breathe the preciousness of your so-called everyday life that’s always happening.

Whichever option you choose, I will be part of your life for a little while as soon as you open the door, and will give all my attention to flow with your rhythms, dynamics and unpredictable moments of laughter, silence and chaos.

A day in your Life session was created as a full 24h experience, so that we have time to get to know each other without a camera and to really dive into what makes your life special and unique. Yes, that means it’s a sleepover! ☺️ I arrive in the evening, we can have dinner together or just hang out, and the next morning starts as it always does, except I’m there to document and live it with you. It’s not a photoshoot, just us spending time together, I just happen to have a camera with me…

If you prefer to keep it a bit shorter, I have two more options available to suit your preferences and budget.

The days we live often pass like water – impossible to hold.

But some days, when witnessed with care, leave a trace. I follow the flow, and photograph the unseen currents.

A Drop in Time

950€ · 3 hours

A single drop can hold a whole world.

Sometimes, a few hours are enough to see something true. A breakfast full of sleepy smiles, a playful afternoon in the backyard, a quiet moment between you and your child.

This short session is like placing a magnifying glass on a small, ordinary part of your day – and discovering how rich it really is.

80+ images · Personal online gallery · Optional prints & photobook

Let's jump in

A Stream of Hours

1800€ · 8 hours

Let the day unfold – I’ll follow its flow

From morning till early evening, I accompany your family as life happens – unfiltered, unplanned, full of motion and pause.

Whether it’s a slow weekend at home or a day full of outings, I move alongside you, documenting the rhythm and details that often go unseen but are never unimportant.

150+ images · Online gallery · Optional prints & custom photobook

Message in a bottle

The Whole Circle

2250€ · 24 hours

The deep waters – where time slows and stories surface

I arrive the evening before and stay until the next night – sharing meals, stories, laughter, and the quiet in-betweens. This session gives time for trust, slowness, and real connection to unfold.

The result: a rich, intimate portrait of your family’s life, captured across the full cycle of being together.

In-person meeting before the shoot · 200+ images · Online gallery · Optional prints & custom photobook

Follow the Current

Questions I frequently answer

First, let’s talk on the phone or over a cup of coffee. For the Whole Circle package, I am always happy to meet your family for a meal or a hike before our session. It’s nice to get comfortable before I pick up the camera.
Absolutely. For the 8h and 24h sessions, I’m happy to travel anywhere in Europe to spend the day with you. I’ll just add travel and (if needed) accommodation costs. By the way, I’m fluent not only in German, but also in English, French and Spanish 😊
For my documentary approach, it’s not necessary to plan anything extraordinary, whatever you would do on that day without me, we can do it together. But if you want me to join you on a day trip, I’ll happily pack my hiking boots or bathing shorts.
In that case, let me know as soon as possible, so that we can reschedule our photo session.
Only if you agree to. As you can imagine, I love sharing our captured moments online - it's like sharing treasures with the world. And also, it’s how I draw attention to my work and gain new clients. But in the end, it’s your call entirely. I will only publish photos with your consent, and if you prefer them to remain offline, I totally get it.
Usually, it takes me about a week to review and edit the photos. Once ready, you’ll receive a link to an online gallery that you can view, download and share with others.
Your personal gallery will remain online for 4 weeks, so make sure you download your images on time.
Absolutely! I feel like these precious moments deserve a special place in the physical world, since it is a completely different experience to intentionally connect to them via an object, rather than through our everpresent screens.
You can order high quality prints directly from your gallery. And if you want me to create a photobook that tells the story of your day, just ask me directly.

It’s about your life

The days we live often pass like water – impossible to hold.

But some days, when witnessed with care, leave a trace. I follow the flow, and photograph the unseen currents.

A Drop in Time

950€ · 3 hours

A Stream of Hours

1800€ · 8 hours

The Whole Circle

2250€ · 24 hours

Questions I frequently answer

How do we get to know each other before the session?

Do you come to us even if we don't live in Berlin?

Should we plan any special activities?

What if somebody gets sick?

Will our photos be put online?

When do we get our photos?

Can we order prints or a photo book?