"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever...
it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything." (Aaron Siskind)
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I am a 22 year old self taught photographer with a passion for life and the art that lies within.
I didn’t actually pursue photography until I was around 18. I was never really interested in it when I grew up since
I was rather camera shy, so holding a camera felt weird to me. But a couple of years ago when I became more
aware of the internet, I started looking at all these amazing photography websites and got really inspired. I came
across photography I’d never seen before and I was amazed. I got my first digital camera in 2005, then my
beloved SLR in 2006. I started out shooting my friends who had a lot of fun modeling for me.
I then started testing with professional models, designers, make up artists and hair stylists but I'm
shooting my friends occasionally. Still, working with a team of artists is simply wonderful. Everyone plays
their part in collaboratively ending with a final product that everyone is satisfied with.
Because of the importance to me of helping you cherish those memories, it may take up to six weeks for me to
edit your photographs (often quicker).
I am currently based in Schortens, Germany. However I am not tied down to this location. Destination shoots and
travel are my love as every place has it’s own color and energy. I am always looking for new places to see, new
faces to photograph and new ideas to grasp.
Thank you for stopping by,
Mandy Matzke