How do you think Instagram has changed the field of photography? Do you Instagram? 
"I don't have instagram, but only because my iPhone is not fast enough. With a new phone, I will also get Instagram. I think Instagram is not too special, it is not like the invention of Facebook. Instagram is Twitter for images and it was a necessary evolutionary part in the social network world, to share now not only thoughts, but also images.

Much more interesting for me is how it will effect the field of photography in a few years time — probably even less. I think people will just get so bored and numb of this random visual flood of images with the funky colors. I think it will lead to the point where the craft of photography and concepts will become more important again."

What has been your favorite project so far and why? 
"The 'Flamingo Kids' story for Interview , where I shot 16 girls in bathing suits on sun beds from above. I shot the whole thing in a studio and it was so precise and loose at the same time. I had a fantastic time."

What can we look forward to from you in terms of future projects?
"I would love to shoot a music video."

What is one thing you remind yourself every day? 
"To be grateful for my wonderful life."

Photo: Courtesy of Sebastian Mader.