Fine Art Photographer & Master Printmaker

1947–Present | Born in Munich and raised in Detroit, he is a self-taught photographer whose career has been defined by a deep technical mastery of the medium. After a decade as a freelance photographer in Paris, he spent 15 years at the studio of legendary French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, serving as a key assistant and the designer and printer of Demarchelier’s commercial portfolios.

Biography

His journey in photography began in New York City and Paris, where he immersed himself in the world of high-stakes freelance photography. This international experience led him to the studio of Patrick Demarchelier, where he spent 15 years honing the precise craft of portfolio design and exhibition printing. This tenure at the pinnacle of the fashion world informs the meticulous quality found in his own personal work today.

In addition to his personal practice, he is the founder and owner of Wolf Prints, a specialized portfolio printing studio dedicated to helping other photographers achieve professional-grade results.

Exhibitions & Recognition

His work has garnered international attention for its narrative depth and technical excellence:

• Private Detective Series: Published in the prestigious Diplopie Revue Paris.

• #ICPConcerned (2020): His work was featured in the International Center of Photography's (ICP) exposition and book, Global Images for Global Crisis, a historic documentation of the global response to Covid-19.

• It’s a Dog’s Life!: Selected by acclaimed curator Elizabeth Avedon for exhibition at the South x Southeast Photo Gallery.

“I take a lot of pictures of dogs because I like dogs, because they don’t object to being photographed, and because they don’t ask for prints.” – Elliott Erwitt

This collection is curated as a forensic sequence of 15 essential images to reflect the narrative depth and market significance of Dogs Of New York. Curated by The MF Gallery from the archives of Wolf Weintraub, all works are available for acquisition.