Episode 1: From hobby photographer to exhibiting art photographer | Martin Osner's journey

In this candid conversation, Ralf Armbrüster talks to renowned photo artist Martin Osner about the beginnings of his 40-year journey - from a disoriented teenager in the 1980s to a celebrated, exhibiting art photographer. Martin talks about how photography unexpectedly entered his life during his military service, the emotional moment he first held a camera in his hand, and how a few lucky images sparked a lifelong passion. In this episode: Martin reflects on the pressure from his parents and the uncertainty of what career he should pursue. How photography ‘found’ him by chance. His first camera and what it meant to him. Initial disappointments, learning through trial and error and self-taught photography without the internet. He discovered a natural eye for composition long before he realised its value. This is an honest and inspiring conversation for anyone at the beginning of their creative journey - especially those who are unsure of where it might lead. 📌 Subscribe to us to follow the full series. In it, Martin shares how he turned his hobby into a career, built an artistic practice and found his purpose through creativity.