Nature

I do not only try to photograph nature the way it looks, but the way it feels.
For me, the most important thing is to come close to the moment — the light, the atmosphere, the movement and the feeling of being there.

I am drawn to nature’s changing moods and contrasts; fog, darkness, silence, storms, northern lights, volcanic landscapes, snow, ice and light that changes from minute to minute. Many of the subjects I look for can easily go unnoticed, but those small moments often fascinate me the most.

Nature photography and film are about curiosity, exploration and using all the senses. I enjoy searching for new perspectives, moods and ways of showing nature — both in large landscapes and in small details, textures and movements that can almost become abstract and poetic.

Being out in nature gives me peace, energy and inspiration. I am fascinated by the way light constantly changes the landscape — how fog, clouds, northern lights and changing weather create new moods within minutes. To experience how nature, light and life “pulse” and move gives me a strong feeling of presence that I try to share through both photography and film.

I do not only want to show beautiful places. I want to create images and films that can make people feel something, reflect, wonder or experience nature in a different way. Many of my works move between documentary and more artistic and cinematic expressions — between reality and abstraction, between what we see and what we feel.

Travel, Stories and the Power of Nature

Over the years I have photographed and filmed both Nordic nature and landscapes in other parts of the world, including Iceland, Tibet , the Himalayas, China and Faroe Islands. I am often drawn to places where nature still feels raw, powerful and bigger than ourselves.

Volcanoes, storms, northern lights, foggy landscapes, glaciers and mountain areas are recurring themes in my work. At the same time, I am interested in the people and cultures living close to nature and natural forces.

For me, photography and film are also about stories, atmosphere and experiences — not only single images.

"Read more about my photography, films, inspiration and journeys here."

1. Fotograf Trond Johansen Sarpsborg, Østfold, Norway

Finding My Own Style

I started photography without a clear personal style, but I knew early that nature, landscapes and wildlife were what I wanted to work with. I spent a lot of time learning photography, experimenting and developing my own way of seeing.

Over time I became more interested in atmosphere, light, closeness and the more poetic and artistic side of nature. I still see photography and film as a continuous journey. You never stop learning. You grow through experience, observation and experimentation.

Photographers like Morten Krogvold and professor of photography Robert Meyer have also inspired me, especially the idea that you must dare to explore and develop your own expression.

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What a "PHOTOGRAPH" can express

A photograph or a film can be more than just a subject.
It can create feelings, memories, reflections and presence.

I want my images to give a feeling of being inside the moment — whether it is the silence in the fog, the power of the ocean, the light over a winter landscape or the closeness to a bird or animal.

Knowledge about nature and animal behavior helps me create images that tell stories and capture moments that may only last for a second.

The Light Of Nature

Light has always been one of the most important parts of my photography.
I am still fascinated by how light changes nature throughout the day.

Shadows, fog, northern lights, reflections, colors and moods are constantly changing. A landscape can look completely different after only a few minutes. That constant change is what makes nature feel alive and inspiring to work with.