• Alter-Ego, showcases portraits of sub-cultures like Cosplay, LARP, Steampunk, and Lolita Fashion. The series goes beyond the world of fantasy and explores the sense of safety and freedom these sub-cultures offer to "be who you want to be." At the core of these sub-cultures is the expression of make-believe and play, while also addressing the question of belonging, identity, and acceptance. Through his lens, Ulrich not only captures the costumes but also presents the invitation to the worlds in which these characters wish to live and the people they identify as.

    Despite its appearance, the series is not involving any digital process or even computer-generated (AI). Ulrich’s work is created through a traditional approach to black and white photography. All his works are captured on film using medium and large format cameras. Afterward, the film is developed in complete darkness with chemicals, and the negative is enlarged onto silver gelatine paper, which is then processed and developed in the darkroom. The oil colours are applied by hand through a multi-hour process of colouring and shading to achieve the final result. This hands-on, analogue process ensures that each print is unique.

A woman dressed in vintage Victorian-inspired attire with a decorated bonnet, lace gloves, and jewelry, posing in front of a textured background.
Lolita fashion. Black and white portrait of a woman with light-colored eyes, wearing a decorative hat, a lace bow, and a coat with a furry collar, with her hand resting on her chin and a ring on her finger.
Goth Lolita. A woman with long dark hair and bangs, wearing a large decorated bonnet with flowers and lace, dressed in dark vintage-style clothing with a cross necklace, standing against a plain background.
A person in a Victorian-style military costume with floral leggings, platform shoes, and an eyepatch, posing with a walking cane in front of a plain background.
A man dressed in steampunk attire, wearing glasses, a top hat with goggles, and various quirky accessories, holding a steampunk-style toy gun.
Kei Agemaki Cosplay. Close-up portrait of a woman in a detailed, dark military-style uniform with gold accents, wearing a decorated hat and a confident expression.
Steam Punk. A woman with long red hair wearing a vintage cap with goggles, striped shirt and velvet vest, carrying a wooden grandfather clock with a thermometer attached.
Person dressed as a clown with a harlequin pattern costume, holding large striped fabric props, and wearing a ruffled collar.
Female Captain America. A woman wearing a blue helmet with an 'A' on it, a brown leather jacket, and holding a shield with stars and stripes.
Princess Lolita. A woman dressed as a queen with a crown, ornate makeup, and a patterned costume, looking at the camera.
Goth Lolita. Black and white portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a large bow headband and a high-collared outfit with a bow. She has piercings below her lips and a serious expression, looking directly at the camera.
A sculpture of a futuristic warrior with a helmet and armor, featuring mechanical and electronic components, set against a plain background.
Black and white photo of a man Viking in traditional and tribal warrior attire, wearing fur, beads, and chains, with a serious expression.
A woman with long, curly dark hair wearing a blue off-the-shoulder ruffled dress with a pink skirt that has star decorations.
Person in military-style uniform holding a sword over their shoulder, posing confidently. Black and white photo.
A person dressed as a rock star, wearing a large black leather headband with gold buckles, spiked red hair, a black and gold, fur-lined costume with large gold spikes on the shoulder, and an intense expression.
Odin Cosplay. A person dressed in a costume resembling a fantasy villain, wearing a large horned headpiece, sunglasses, and a detailed armor-like outfit with gold accents, holding a staff with an intricate design.
A person with short, dark hair and light skin, dressed in a costume with a mechanical arm, armored shoulder pad, and a furry fabric at the waist, standing against a plain background.
A young girl with long, wavy blonde hair dressed in a whimsical, pastel-colored costume with fairy and fantasy elements. She wears a headpiece with pink horns, flowers, and small decorative items, along with butterfly accessories. She has necklaces w
Person with blue makeup resembling a creature or alien, wearing a black leather jacket and a white turtleneck, posed against a plain background.
Thorin Cosplay. A man dressed as a medieval warrior in a fur cloak and detailed armor, holding a pipe, in a black-and-white studio portrait.
Bioshock Elizabeth Cosplay. A black-and-white photograph of a woman with dark hair styled in a vintage fashion, wearing a collared shirt with a necktie and a long skirt, holding a finger to her lips in a shushing gesture.
Cosplay. A person in detailed fantasy armor holding a spear, with light-colored, spiked hair, posing against a cloudy backdrop.
Witcher Gandalf Cosplay. A man dressed in medieval knight armor, with a gray beard and long gray hair, holds a sword with a lion engraved on the hilt.
A young asian woman with long blonde hair wearing headphones and a jacket, looking at the camera in black and white.
A woman with long red hair, wearing a large, ornate bonnet with flowers and lace, and a white bow around her neck, looking directly at the camera.
A person in fantasy costume resembling a troll with long hair, facial prosthetics, and armor, holding a staff topped with a skull.
A person with a beard and long hair wearing medieval-inspired armor with decorative wings on the shoulders, looking directly at the camera in black and white.
Steampunk. Black and white portrait of a man in profile wearing a tall top hat, glasses, a leather vest, and a silk scarf around his neck.
Steampunk. Black and white photo of a man wearing glasses, a hat, a bow tie, a patterned coat, and holding a long cane. He also has a backpack, a portable radio, and a harness around his waist. The background is plain.
A person dressed in a detailed, theatrical costume inspired by a Victorian or steampunk style, with a top hat, feather, staff or cane, lace and ruffles, and gloves, in a studio portrait setting.
Lord of the Rings portrait. Ring wraiths. A person wearing a mythical creature costume with a dragon-like headpiece, metallic armor on shoulders and hands, and a dark cloak, flanked by others in hooded dark clothing, in black and white.
A woman dressed as the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland, wearing a patterned dress, a crown, and elaborate accessories, with her arms crossed, in black and white photo.
Black and white photograph of a man with long, straight, light-colored hair wearing a fantasy or medieval-themed costume with decorative elements, textured sleeves, and a belt with an animal face buckle.
Black and white photo of a woman in a fantasy costume inspired by a leopard. She has long hair, pointed ears, and cheetah print on her arms and body. She wears a strapless top, long gloves, and a skirt with a wide belt, all made of shiny material. Sh
A person dressed in a fantasy warrior costume with armor, a helmet with multiple tubes, and holding a large sword.