In 1964 Ulrike came to the USA from her native Germany, determined to build a career in photography.

For the first few years she improved her portfolio while working in a camera store. In 1966 she landed a job as a photojournalist with the Boston Herald Traveler. Five years later she moved on to the Boston Globe.

Her images have won many awards: New England Press Photographer of the Year 1974; Pulitzer Prize with the Boston Globe team (1975) on Boston Busing; AP & UPI Awards; Matrix Award - Simmons College.

In 1981 she decided to strike out on her own as a freelance photographer and has never looked back.

Now, as author of 13 books, Uli is a recognized photographer and author she has a string of photographic accomplishments that anyone would  be proud of.