With over 20 years of experience as a professional photographer specializing in sustainability, conservation, and international development, I collaborate with research institutes, leading brands, and NGOs to visually document their impact. Whether capturing reforestation programs, regenerative agriculture, or social impact projects, I combine a deep understanding of sustainability challenges with a storytelling approach, original vision, and keen aesthetic sense, creating impactful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. I strive to move beyond documentation, transforming lived experiences and landscapes into images that speak of resilience, dignity, and beauty. My work has been awarded and showcased in exhibitions across London, Paris, Rome, Venice, New York, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Nairobi and has been featured in a wide range of media, from Condé Nast to National Geographic, and in news outlets from The Guardian to The New York Times. My work often involves stripping down landscapes to their essential elements, focusing on simple shapes and bold colors, evoking an emotional response by blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. My images tell stories about nature, light and our relationship to the environment. Whether portraying vast natural environments or intimate human stories, I aim to distill each scene to its essential emotional truth, creating photographs that invite reflection and empathy. With over three decades of residency spanning Africa, Asia, and Latin America, Axel has acquired a profound insight into the cultures he depicts. His approach goes beyond mere documentation; he actively engages with the communities he portrays, forging bonds that enrich his storytelling. Through his lens, he not only captures the essence of cultural and social heritage but also reveals the intrinsic connections that unite people across the globe, resonating with audiences on a profound level. Axel works with leading multinationals documenting their sustainability efforts, CSR activities and production.
