I am a wildlife and nature photographer from Sweden but residing on the small Mediterranean island of Malta. From an early age I was passionate about animals and the natural world. Before Animal Planet, Nat Geo Wild and the likes, I was always glued in front of the weekly nature program on Swedish state television. No matter if it was lions in Africa, wolves in Yellowstone or Polar bears in Svalbard, I practically grew up with Sir David Attenborough’s voice at the back of my head.

 

The very first memory I have of being impressed by great photography was as a young boy looking through the books in my grandmother’s bookshelf. I found this book with some type of green felt as a cover. This book was full of amazing photographs of animals but sadly I cannot remember the title or author of the book. I remember sitting on the floor in my grandmother’s flat totally mesmerised by the photos of all the exotic animals.

 

From the moment I bought my first digital camera I was hooked. The creativity that is unleashed with instant feedback on the screen, variable ISO and more or less unlimited image capacity is something that really appeals to me.

 

I really strive for the simple and clear images where the viewer in some way can connect with the animals depicted.  I try to evoke some kind of emotion. What emotion is really secondary as long as the  image doesn't have a specific purpose. I believe that if any kind of emotion is triggered I have succeeded in telling a short story with my work and people would look at and remember that image that little bit longer.