Detlef Bernd Bott
I was born on June 11, 1953 in Berlin.
I’ve learned photography in Berlin, Nottingham and Munich.
(Lette-Verein-Berlin)
My mentors were: Ansel Adams, Harald Mante, John Schlesinger, Walter E. Lautenbacher), K.H. Franke
Laboratory Grieger, Studio 13
I found my affinity in fashion-, portrait-, automobile-, and architectural photography.
My customers so far include: Hertie, Bader, Egeria, Peter Hahn, Otto, various model agencies,
BMW, Mercedes, Daimler-Benz, McLaren
Baufritz, Finnla, Society for Reconstruction Sigmaringen (D)etc.
Sculptures, mountain shots
IATA, photo agencies
Prepress
My pictures were exhibited in Leonberg, Stuttgart, the World Photo Exhibition,
Berlin, Munich, Paris, London, New York, Rio de Janeiro and others.
Participation in the competition in Val Gardena.
Since 2023 participation in exhibitions in Zurich and Geneva.
Publication of the book “Finland” by Merian-Verlag, Bertelsmann.
For many years I gave lessions and seminars at technical colleges and media schools. The subjects were photography, graphics, illustration and audio-visual communication including 3D.
My photo trips so far have been to Japan, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy,
Tunisia, Djerba, Morocco, Canary Islands, Sahara, Israel, Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Romania, Croatia,
and other countries.
I‘ve been actively involved in the art sector for quiet some time now.
My basic concept is based on photography.
2023 Participation in exhibitions in Zurich, Geneva
2024 Participation in exhibitions in Zurich, Geneva