Documentary

With my documentary photography, my goal is to capture people going about their daily lives, tell their stories and communicate what challenges they are facing along the way. Because of my expertise in natural science I am not only focussing on social and political issues, but above all else on problems the change in climate is bringing with it. As a hydrologist, I know what to look for and what kind of questions to ask. This way, I am aiming to communicate scientific findings with the wider audience. It is essential, that everyone of us understands the challenges our planet and its population is facing and what we can do to make an impact for the better. 

Bee Populations are collapsing - Why should we care?

When insects fly from plant to plant, they feed on the tasty nectar collected in the base of the petals. When doing so, they don't mind getting dirty. The animals accidentally rub their body against the stamen and end up covered in sticky pollen from their food source. Moving on to the next plant, they transport the pollen from one plant to another. This way the plants are pollinated, can reproduce and the next generation of offspring is secured.

Why should we care?

Bees – wild or domestic – are responsible for over 80 % of the pollination worldwide and a single bee colony can pollinate over 300 million flowers per day. 70 % of our main food produce needs to be pollinated by these hard workers in order to produce their crops. Unfortunately, their population has plummeted dramatically over the last decades. Read more…

Lebanon - Where to store the water

Lebanon as a whole has a positive water balance. However, that does not mean that there is enough water available all year round. In fact, there can be a surplus of water during one season and a shortage during another. This is the case in the Bekaa valley, located in the East of Lebanon, close to the Syrian border. Our goal during this project with Acacia Water is, to find a the perfect location to store the excess rain water from the winter months into the underground, which can then be used during the hot and dry summer months for irrigating the crops. Read more…