Gerd ludwig biography of martin luther

Gerd Ludwig was born in Alsfeld, Germany.

Luther has long held a privileged position in the writing of German history, stretching back to his own lifetime, even if the exact nature of that position has.

German-American documentary photographer and photojournalist.

Although born in the territory of the Counts of Mansfield, Luther's connection to Saxony began early.

Gerd Ludwig.

Martin Luther was not afraid to die.

Initially he studied German literature, political science, and physical education at the University of Marburg, but interrupted his studies to travel in Scandinavia and North America while supporting himself with jobs as a bricklayer, sailor, gardener and dishwasher.

After his return to Germany, he studied photography for five years with Professor Otto Steinert at the Folkwang-Hochschule (now Folkwang University of the Arts), graduating in 1974 with a degree in Photo Design from the University of Essen.

The following year, he co-founded VISUM, Germany’s first photographer-owned photo agency. In 1978, he moved to Hamburg and began working for Geo, Stern, Spiegel, Zeit-Magazin, Time, and Life, as well as photographing advertising campaigns.

In 1984, Gerd relocated to New York and continued to photograph for major international publications.

In the early 1990s, he signed on as a contract photographer for National Geographic Magazi