Biography of Wilfried Hinz

I was born 1959 in Switzerland. Today I’m living together with my wife and my two children in Belp, near the Swiss capital Bern.

From 1996 - 1998 I learned the basic skills and techniques of a photographer at the School of Arts in Bern/Switzerland. From 1999 - 2001 I continued my studies to become a professional photographer together with the GAF 99 (Group autodidact photographers). In 2009 I learned the basic skills of a sports photographer at the "Swiss Federal Institute of Sport Magglingen" (SFISM).

Beside the photography I have another passion … travelling around the world. I have set my foot on different continents: Australia, Asia, North- and Central America, Africa and almost all countries throughout Europe. Through my travels I have started taking pictures.

I am not fond of studio photography. I always take pictures as they are in the moment.
I prefer clear and simple pictures. My motto in photography is: Less is more!

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