Biography

Born in Zürich in 1976, Swiss and Slovenian Citizen
Languages: German, Slovenian, English, French

Education

  • Studies in Fine Arts at the Zürich University of the Arts (former HGKZ). 2003-2007
  • Education as a photographer with obtainment of the Swiss Federal Vocational Certificate (Fähigkeitszeugnis)
    Fotostudio Rindlisbacher, Zürich. 1997-2000
  • Practical course in industrial and interior design, Greutmann-Bolzern, AG für Gestaltung, Zürich. 1996-1997
  • Matura type B (Languages and Sciences), Literargymnasium Kantonsschule Stadelhofen, Zürich. 1992-1996

Working Experience and Collaborations

  • Freelance photographer since 2000
  • Location Scouting for Noe Flum, Publicis Advertising Agency AG, Zürich, 2005
    Nestlé campaign in Miami Beach
  • Castings and Location Scouting for different clients in Zürich, 2000-2005
  • Support photographer for Adrian Fritschi, Zürich, 2005
    Art publication on kinetic artist Julio Le Parc, Daros Art Collection
  • Assistant photographer for Günther Kathrein, Zürich, 2003
    Westwood Stockings and Playboy Stockings campaign
  • Studio Assistant Photographer in Paris, 2001-2002
    Studios: Pin-Up, Espace Lumière, Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir.
  • Citizen K Magazine, Cover Shooting. Photographer: Mark Alesky, London
  • Jalouse Magazine, Editorial, Haute Couture. Photographer: Nick Haymes, Paris
  • Jalouse Magazine, Editorial, Beauty. Photographer: Bettina Comenda, Vienna
  • Louis Vuitton Campaign. Photographer: Patrick Demarchélier, Paris
  • Assistant photographer in Zürich 1997-2001
  • Franz Rindlisbacher, Advertising, Architecture, Fashion
  • Katharina Lütscher, Portrait, Reportage, Advertising
  • Hans Schürmann, Portrait, Advertising, Art
  • Oliver Nanzig, Still-life, Advertising
  • Adrian Fritschi, Still-life, Portrait, Advertising
  • Sven Bänziger, Fashion
  • Aldo Todaro, Fashion

Exhibitions

  • Migration, photography group exhibition, Zürich, 2005
  • Showcase, international portfolio review, Zürich, 2003
  • Portraits, Showroom Schönegg, Zürich, 2002
  • Irène Münger Collection, HGKZ Zürich. Work awarded with the Swiss Federal Fashion Design Prize, 2001