Highest standards of photographic and print documentations of fine rare stringed instruments and their bows.

Experience

My professional, published work as a photographer has focused exclusively on stringed instruments and bows since 1996. I apply the latest medium format digital technology, including a 100 megapixel premium back and refined expertise in lighting, which ensures the highest possible rendering of every image. The critical subtleties of color balance are considered with each representation and worked on with specific software using specialist screens to maximize individual results.

Confidentiality

Client data will be treated with strict confidentiality: images will be never published without prior consultation. I work independently and autonomously. I draft a contract specifying the requirements of the client for their review, and proceed upon mutual agreement.

Archive & Data Security

Digital data is not secure until two copies are stored at two different locations. I hire a service which offers highly encrypted 8-TB archives on special data carriers with particularly high long-term stability. The data are archived twice in special vaults in separate buildings in the rock of the Eifel and guarded without any connection to the Internet, 365 days a year. The NoCloud archive is even GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) certified.

Editions

I offer three signature editions for those wanting photographs of their instrument or bow. These are vibrant prints on high-quality museum paper that are crafted in-house by me as both art director and technician. Every edition is delivered in a distinct presentation folder including an extensive catalogue of printed measurements and a prepared blank "Conservation report" form. Depending on the edition selected, the number of views, additional detailed images, UV light images, status and dendrochronological reports can be included.