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I write about image composition and digital art, tools and workflows, visual culture and the business behind it. This includes personal experiences, clear assessments, and occasional glimpses behind the scenes of my work.

New posts don't appear according to a schedule, but rather when there's something to say.

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Composition
Art & Business
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Five sheep in a golden field beneath an approaching storm cloud, overlaid with the question "AI?"

Photo or AI? It's the Wrong Question

The same comment shows up under my work again and again: "AI, right?" It's an honest question — and it shows that perception now recognizes only two kinds of images. What the new disclosure rule changes, what it actually says, and why this concerns photographers who have never made a montage.

VISUAL CULTURE

Aug 97 min read

Luminar Update 2026: Luminar Neo is now called Luminar – and what else is coming this summer and fall

Your purchased presets keep working exactly as before. What's new: a free interface upgrade on August 5 and a rebuilt pricing structure with the Luminar Prime subscription.

TOOLS & WORKFLOW

Aug 56 min read

Modern minimalist living room with a framed art print on the wall — an example of selling prints as wall art for collectors.

Can I Sell My Photos as Prints? An Honest Answer After 10 Years of Experience

Is selling prints still worth it today? An honest take with experiences, tips on print providers, pricing, and the reality of today's market.

ART & BUSINESS

May 1310 min read

A minimalist living room featuring a deep red velvet sofa against a white wall, topped by a black-and-white art print with a single red accent—a visual example of how a single color can become the undisputed focal point in a minimalist setting.

Color Contrasts in Photography & Photo Art: 4 Principles that control Perception

Red is not a color. Red is a decision your brain makes before you look. Four principles show how color contrast in photography shapes perception – and why saturation is almost never the answer.

COMPOSITION

Apr 113 min read

View from the Hotel Paxmontana in Flüeli Ranft

Photo Tour Switzerland | September 2025 | 2/2

A photographic journey through Switzerland – beyond the hustle and bustle. Part 2 of the Photography Switzerland Tour takes us from the Bernese Oberland to Lucerne and back to Zurich, capturing moments in nature and city life along the way. A personal narrative with room for depth and reflection.

ON LOCATION

Dec 28, 20256 min read

Photo Tour Switzerland | September 2025 | 1/2

A photographic journey through Switzerland – beyond the classic routes. Part 1 of the Photography Switzerland Tour tells of light, landscape, and rhythm: from the start in Zurich over alpine passes via Zermatt to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Personal, visually striking, and with room for genuine impressions between locations.

ON LOCATION

Dec 22, 20255 min read