Thomas Hoepker is an acclaimed German photographer who has taken many famous pictures including one of the most controversial photos to be taken during the the deconstruction of the twin towers, he is also a long time member of Magnum Photos.
Born in 1936 Thomas first started taking pictures at the age of 16 and after his Grandfather gave him his first camera (an old 9x12 glass plate camera) he decided that he wanted to perssue a career in photography. In 1960 he started working for Munchner Illustrietre and Kristall which he did for 3 years. After that he joined Stern Magazine as a photo-reporter in 1964.
Born in 1936 Thomas first started taking pictures at the age of 16 and after his Grandfather gave him his first camera (an old 9x12 glass plate camera) he decided that he wanted to perssue a career in photography. In 1960 he started working for Munchner Illustrietre and Kristall which he did for 3 years. After that he joined Stern Magazine as a photo-reporter in 1964.
During his time working for Magnum Photos he went on to do a one of his most famous portrait collection which was of Mohammed Ali in 1966 which was such a success that they reunited for a portrait in 1997
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