Gerd Ludwig

Biography

Gerd Ludwig, born March 17, 1947, in Alsfeld, Germany, studied German literature and physical education before embarking on a journey of travel and self-discovery. He later studied photography at the Folkwang Hochschule in Essen, graduating in 1974, and co-founded VISUM, Germany's first photographer-owned photo agency, the same year. Ludwig's work with National Geographic Magazine in the early 1990s focused on environmental issues, leading to notable exhibitions and publications.