Herbert Peterhofen

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Born in Racibórz/ Upper Silesia in 1927, died in 2020.

Took photographs already as a student. Captivity as a prisoner of war in the Soviet Union up to 1948. Afterwards secondary-school leaving certificate (Abitur) in Jena. 1954 to 1963 photographer at the "Rheinische Post" in Düsseldorf. 1963/ 64 work for the dpa. Photo reporter at the STERN from 1964 to 1993.

Awards:

  • 1961 World Press Photo Awards, category "Sports / Singles": 1st Price
  • 1962 World Press Photo Awards, category "Features / Singles": Honourable Mention

Selection of photographs

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