Nicolas Alexander Otto

The roots of his enthusiasm for photography go back to his childhood, when his traveling parents instilled in him a sense of culture and the beauty of nature. Inspired by his father and grandfather, who were also passionate photographers, photography developed into an intense hobby for Alexander. While studying East Asian Studies at the Ruhr University in Bochum, it became a deep passion. Since then he has been exploring Europe, always looking for the perfect light in iconic and undiscovered places. He tries to capture the essence of each place in his images.

For Alexander, photography is also a way to escape everyday life and explore new places. It is a way for him to break out and travel around Europe by car. Stripping luxury to the bare essentials, he sleeps in his car and tent, covers long distances with his hiking backpack, and always has his camera at the ready. He takes every opportunity to hone his talent and live out his artistic vision.

Alexander continues to educate himself to stay at the forefront of photographic development. He is fascinated by the combination of creativity and technology. This includes post-processing images in Photoshop or Lightroom when time permits.

In our post-modern society, where orientation is increasingly rare, Alexander focuses on the essentials: having new experiences, setting goals, seeking challenges and working on oneself. Photography allows him to gain a new perspective on his surroundings - always on the cutting edge.

[ Text 10Photos, based on Nicolas Alexander Otto's website ]