After finishing school and completing additional training in advertising, photo studios and theatre, talented young photographer Alex Mainz began his photographic career with a classic apprenticeship.

Between 2002 and 2006 he went on to assist a variety of international photographers specialising in fashion, people and transportation, and travelled extensively to shoot on location around the world.

Alex started as a freelance photographer in spring 2007, securing different clients in fashion and advertising including Esprit and Gerry Weber. He currently lives in Hamburg.