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My name is Franz R. Berger, born in February 1968 in Judenburg, Styria. I received my first SLR camera, a Praktika, at the age of 14, and photography has been my passion ever since. Over the years, I progressed through Minolta Dynax 8000i and 800si systems, then to Sony Alpha, before finding my home with Nikon digital cameras.
Judenburg, Styria
1968
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My early specialties ranged from macro photography, primarily in the medical field, to nature, wildlife, and fine art photography. As a fine art photographer, I worked for several German publishers throughout the 1990s. The versatility of these disciplines shaped my eye for composition, light, and authentic moments.
Working for publishers
1990s
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After a sports accident in 2008, I joined Sportfoto Götz and later helped Mohamed Ibrahim build his company Sportfoto Mo from 2017 onwards. These years in professional sports photography deepened my expertise in capturing fast-paced action and the emotional bond between horse and rider.
Sportfoto Götz
2008
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Today, based in Rebstein in the Swiss Rhine Valley, Foto Waschbaer brings together all of these experiences: decades of technical mastery, a deep love for the outdoors, and an understanding of what makes equestrian photography truly special. Every event is an opportunity to tell your story through images that last a lifetime.
Rebstein, Rhine Valley
Today
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Over 30 years behind the lens have taught me one thing: the best photos happen when technique becomes invisible and only the moment remains. I shoot where the light is best: outdoors.
