He began working as a second cinematographer's assistant and then later as a camera assistant and operator. He returned to Germany in his adulthood to make his own name in his father's profession, debuting in episodes of the television show, Alles außer Mord, then in 1996 with Sandman.
He began by assisting a cinematographer's second before moving on to camera assistant and operator positions. He later returned to Germany to pursue success in his father's field, beginning with guest spots on the TV show "Alles außer Mord" and then starring in the 1996 film "Sandman."