Photo by Claudia Gödke. Thank you!
Peter processed his own film and photographic prints from the age of twelve–driven by a lifelong fascination with cameras and every aspect of image-making. Born and raised near Cologne, he was initially drawn to the TV industry but eventually found his way into professional photography. He began as a photo assistant before spending an extended period travelling as a location scout and photo producer.
He has been strongly influenced by his father’s enthusiasm, the photographic styles of Irving Penn and Anton Corbijn, and the broader creative approach of his former client, Peter Lindbergh.
Peter enjoys mastering the demands of technically complex photo shoots while maintaining a focus on the lightness of genuine human emotion—the quality that makes an image truly authentic. He is known as a skilled planner, a keen creative, and engaging company, helping clients, models, and crew feel confident, comfortable, and at ease with any task at hand.
Peter’s work centres on portraiture for the performing arts. He creates intimate, characterful images of musicians and stage artists, with an eye for the quiet, unguarded moments around a performance. His extensive photographic exploration of Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie resulted in the coffee table book BACKSTAGE Elbphilharmonie (2019), a portrait of the artists and unsung heroes—on stage and behind the scenes–whose dedication and passion bring this unique concert hall to life.
