At the age of ten I got my first cheap, little point and shoot camera which I used with black and white film because I could not afford colour processing.

I was eighteen when I purchased a manual SLR-camera and started studying interior design. Photography was one of the minor subjects. Having access to the studio and photo lab of the university, there was the opportunity to experiment with medium format, flash and light. A lot of my time was spent in the darkroom.

I discovered my interest in graphic design and started my own business in 1998 — during the booming era of the new economy. Finally, I obtained my first professional SLR-camera. I continued to operate my business after successfully finishing my studies and did various small photo shoots for clients.

In 2001 I took on a full time job as graphic designer and art director in a major advertising agency in Munich/Germany and there was very little time for photography at all. After three and a half years I left my job to travel around Australia.

Now I live on the North West Cape in Western Australia, with the Ningaloo Reef at my doorstep. Having a passion for diving made it quite apparent that I had to capture images underwater as well.

aabz-imaging was founded in May 2007, initiated with a postcard series of 12 different designs. The number of retail outlets have been growing ever since and the cards sell very well. The series for 2010 features a total of 17 designs. Framed artwork is currently on display at several locations in Exmouth. A luxurious holiday home in Exmouth is displaying my images in a private gallery. To arrange a visit please contact me.

I shoot with 21.1 mega pixel full frame digital SLR cameras on land and underwater accompanied with highest quality lenses.

My fully mobile studio setup enables me to shoot at almost any location. I also have a very small studio where I can carry out product shoots or general portrait photography.

I am available for contract work in the commercial, industrial or private sectors. Please contact me with any queries.

Additional services of aabz-imaging include:

• Graphic Design (Brochures, Flyers, Advertisements, Set Cards...)
• Webdesign, Internet-Consulting
• Corporate Identity Development, Branding & Marketing
• IT Consulting