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Christine, where are you from and where do you live now?
Born in Stuttgart, I grew up in a small Swabian town (they're both in Southern Germany), and after a stopover in Munich, I now live at lake Chiemsee, Bavaria.
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How would you describe your artistic style?
There’s something more important than style for me: do I tune in to people in front of my lens with my full heart? The same with nature. Because in my opinion, this energy transfers to the viewer.
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What's on top of your bucket list (as an artist or just as a person)?
Some travels of course, South America, East Asia, Middle East as well if possible. Apart from that, I work on „inner achievements“, such as being thankful for my life, my wonderful experiences so far that made me grow.
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Analogue or digital?
Photography has been my companion since I was 11 years old. I started with analogue cameras only in the manual mode, and I arranged a darkroom for black-and-white. Meanwhile, I only use digital cameras – and what I am still fascinated by is that you immediately see the pictures you've taken.
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New York or remote mountain hut?
New York for a short visit, after that staying extensively in the mountains.
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Becks or Merlot?
I prefer Merlot... but I drink alcohol very often.
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And a little Proust: What is your idea of perfect happiness?
To be in an remote beautiful place in nature on my own or with like-minded people... taking a bath in wild rivers, walking barefoot over mountain pastures (or on the beach)... shamanic ceremonies, honor the earth.
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Which living person do you most admire?
Jane Goddall... humans who support and save animals - because obviously they depend on us and cannot speak for themselves.
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What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Ambition.
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What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Music that carries me through dancing for hours.
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If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?
I'd like to come back as myself, but I would not let others intimidate and even thwart me so much anymore... so I would start really being myself much earlier in life.
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The world needs more...
empathy.
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I’ve changed my mind about…
success.
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What most people don't understand is that…
happiness cannot be reached through effort... too much effort will drive them away.