After his studies at the Folkwang School (GHS Essen) Dirk has collaborated with a great number of renowned German magazines such as Stern, FAZ, Zeit, Geo, among others. He is represented by the Laif agency and is a member of the DGPH. Dirk's works have won several awards and have been published internationally. His photography has been exhibited in many galleries and museums, with some of his works displayed for the permanent exhibition at the Ruhrmuseum in Essen.