Ralph Gräf

Behind the images

I am a Potsdam-based photographer and work as a cell biologist at the University of Potsdam. Photography is my medium to act out those of my creative talents that I have to neglect at my daily work. With my photos I want to stimulate the imagination of the viewer and to tell a story that emotionally touches him, since sensing emotions is the prerequisite to keep pictures sticking in the viewer's mind. I prefer available light and clearly composed pictures with a discreetly arranged motive. I like working with a series concept in mind that makes the photos more suitable for exhibitions and photo books. I have presented my photographic projects in many well-acclaimed exhibitions. Many photos won prizes or were shortlisted in national and international photo contests. My greatest successes were the double win at the Sony World Photography Award 2017 where I could win the "Travel" category and the Germany National Award and the Pangea award (1st prize) in the "conceptual" category in 2020.

Ralph Gräf