BIO

Michelle Maicher (b. 1997, Hamburg) is a documentary photographer currently based in Hamburg, Germany. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Design with a focus on photography from the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg (HAW Hamburg). Her work is driven by a commitment to amplify marginalized voices and explore the complexities of contemporary society through a nuanced, human-centered lens. In April 2026, Michelle finished the masterclass at the Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie in Berlin and is curently pursuing a Master's degree in Digital Communication at HAW Hamburg, deepening her engagement with visual storytelling and critical media practices.

PUBLICATIONS

2026 / Emerge Magazine https://www.emerge-mag.com/2026/04/achillesferse/

2026 / Der Spiegel "KI: Bin ich dem medizinischen Rat von ChatGPT auf den Leim gegangen?"

2025 / Der Spiegel "100 Seiten Lügen"

EXHIBITIONS

2026 / Mind The Gap, Group Exhibition, Haus am Kleistpark

2024 / Rotterdam Photo Festival

2023 / KBH Film og Fotoskole , Group Exhibition