1897	born in Esslingen/ Baden-Württemberg
	Chemigraph studies, "service" in WWI and studies of typography at the School of Applied Arts in Stuttgart
1922	Began his self-taught photographic career at the State Office for Monument Maintenance in Stuttgart
1927	Opened his own atelier. Established himself through his Bauhaus inspired furniture, porcelain and glass photographs as a widely sought-after object photographer.
1937	Photographed for the Federation, even continuing his work through WWII.
1946	With a contract from Bauknecht, he began his post-war career giving him the opportunity to document German design and history in the 50’s and 60’s.
1989	died