People and Culture Photography
A visual journey through culture, nature, and human connection.
"We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our
purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love… and then to return home."
– Australian
Aboriginal Proverb -
Inspired by the vision of Claude Lévi-Strauss in his book "Tristes Tropiques" and the humanist spirit of one of the most famous photographers ever, Edward Steichen, this portfolio is a visual journey through people, cultures, and encounters that speak to the richness and complexity of human life across time and place. It is not a documentation of “others,” but a respectful attempt to witness, learn from, and honor diverse ways of being in the world—ways that hold wisdom, beauty, and deep connection to nature and tradition. Like Lévi-Strauss, and in the spirit of The Family of Man, I believe that by observing with humility and awareness, and by opening ourselves to learning, we can glimpse something universal: the quiet threads that bind us all, beyond the noise of modernity.
Street Photography around the World – Where Paths Quietly Meet
Crossroads — Where Encounters Begin
Before a story unfolds, there is a simple moment where paths cross — a glance, a gesture, a quiet connection. This section is dedicated to those first encounters: unplanned, unspoken, yet meaningful. Not to define or interpret, but to witness others with openness and respect. Because every journey begins by meeting people.
Rituals, Festivals & Folklore – Celebrating Cultural Heritage
Explore captivating rituals, vibrant festivals, and timeless folklore from around the world. A photographic celebration of cultural heritage, tradition, and human connection.
(... coming soon)
Around the Hearth Fire
Across cultures and continents, the kitchen is more than a place to prepare food—it is the heart of the home, where stories are told, hands work side by side, and guests become part of the family. This series of photographs captures moments of quiet hospitality, where warmth rises not only from the fire, but from the generosity of people who open their homes, their time, and their cooking pots to a stranger.
In every meal offered and every kettle shared, I have experienced a truth that transcends language: hospitality is a universal gesture of connection. Through the hearth, we are nourished—body and spirit—and reminded that the simplest acts of sharing carry the deepest meaning.
(.... coming soon)
Homes in Dialogue with Nature and Culture
Further Information
If you are interested in using the photos royalty-free, they are available for download in high quality and in different resolutions from my African Wildlife Portfolio on Adobe Alternatively, you can contact me directly through the contact form.
my adobe stock portfolio.
The photographers toolkit with tipps about twilight photography will follow soon.
The destinations you will find in the following destination sections: Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe or Namibia.