August Sander

Born in Herdorf, Germany, in 1876, August Sander began his journey into photography while assisting a photographer at a local iron-ore mine. This early exposure, combined with financial support from his uncle, allowed him to acquire his own equipment and set up a darkroom, laying the groundwork for a career that would redefine portraiture. After military service and working in various studios across Germany and Austria-Hungary, Sander established his own studio in Cologne in…