Tell us how you experienced those early days!
Maren: I started with social media in 2009 and met my husband in 2012 - a truly cinematic love story. We met at his work and found each other. I actually wanted to go to America on a one-way ticket in December to develop my skills behind the camera. But after four months of a relationship, I didn't want to be away for so long and came back. In 2013, we decided to take off together. Tobi quickly took a liking to it and supported me intensively.
Tobias: It was a bit risky for me at the beginning because I didn't know what to expect as I wasn't yet self-employed. But that's when self-employment started!
What was it like for you to be in front of the camera together at first?
Maren: Working with my husband was the moment when I learned to love my job even more. He always supported me - that boosted my self-confidence and my creativity. We started our video diary together and continued to grow on YouTube. Then Instagram came along and Tobi became a permanent part of the team. That was really nice.
Tobias: I think everyone has problems being in front of the camera at first because it's new. I was very reserved, always watched what I was saying and wasn't as relaxed as usual.
Over time, that settled down. It's only in front of other people's cameras that I'm still a bit reserved at first, until I get back into the routine.