As a photographer I think it’s quite hard to describe its photographic style because it’s like something you’ve inside of you. It guides you to decide to take an image in a specific way with your own perception of the surrounding. That’s why two photographers in the same place at the same time will always have different images because they’ve two different perceptions. In my case I’m always trying to stay as simple as possible with my images like a shadowgraph. Making the main subject as important as the environment. Giving the opportunity to the viewer to travel inside the image in very important for me. Since August 2014, Chris is very proud to be part of the Sony Global Imaging Ambassador program. Learn more.
In once sentence what has photography done for you in your life?
For me photography is a way to educate, allowing people to pass on their cultures - the foundation of knowledge.
When did you start taking photos and what inspired you to get started?
Well, I’ve always been fascinated by photography, this capacity of capture an unique moment in time. But I started seriously to take photo during a travel in Australia in 2005. I was so impressed by the beauty of this country that I wanted to be able to capture this magic light to take it with me. So I bought my first DSLR in Australia and start to take some images and I just couldn’t stop. So I continue when I went back to Switzerland and start to buy more lenses, update my stuff, etc.
What do you carry in your camera bag?
It depends of the destination and the purpose of the shooting. For outdoor photography I’m traveling with my Sony A7r and A6000 coupled with the Sony FE 70-200, Sony FE 24-70 and the new amazing Sony FE 16-35. It gave me the ability to travel light without compromising image quality. After a long day of trekking your back will thanks your light equipment. On wildlife shooting, I primarily shoot with a D4s coupled with a AF-S 500mm and a Sony A77II or Nikon D810 with a 70-200mm. I rarely use flashes because I’m not a fan of artificial light. Some photographers use to work with flashes even in wildlife photography, making the animal even more stress and breaking the natural comportment that’s why I avoid them completely.
Do you have a favorite subject to shoot?
Well, I love both outdoor and wildlife photography, giving me the opportunity to be outside. I think I couldn’t work in a studio, I’ll get completely crazy. I have a fascination about mysterious animals such as the muskoxen, the wild brown bears and the leopards. The ones that are difficult to find require patience and challenge, living in remote locations.
Do you have a favorite location and time of the day to shoot?
My favorite location are the wild place in the morning. Just waking up and seeing the fabulous sunshine of Namibia makes your day. I think Namibia has the most beautiful natural light in the world and I highly encourage to visit this fabulous country!
Can you share a couple of tips with your fellow photographers?
Well first get ready to wake up early, even in vacation! Light can change a photography from a good shot to a incredible shot! What you’re traveling really choose what you want to see and be focused on. you can’t see everything in one visit. I always tell to my friends that it is better to be concentrate on a small part of the country than traveling all around the country. In my opinion if you really want to know a country you visit it minimum two times. And last one: shoot, shoot, shoot! Today in digital photography you’ve the chance to be able to take as many photos as you wish! So practice and shoot!
