the photographer

with a deep love and respect for nature…

I take pictures of nature and wildlife first of all because I love the outdoor life and every thing that lives in it.
As a photographer it is easy to become just a spectator, but I try to avoid that.
My goal is to get under the skin and becoming a part of nature while both documenting but also making art.
A few years back I chose to do this on a full time basis.

I was raised in a family of avid outdoors people and lumberjackers in the deep Norwegian woods. That made a huge impact on whom I became. I was taught to respect wildlife in all its forms. I was also taught to be a positive ambassador for the outdoor way of life, while at the same time being a part of nature harvesting from its abundance.

I have a long and varied experience as photographer, guide and outdoor person.
Over the years I have been able to collect and combine knowledge of nature with the skills of creating photos. Throughout all the seasons from hot summer days in the lowlands to bone chilling and freezing cold up in the mountains during the winter I feel at home in the wilderness.

I am so lucky to have many of my photos published worldwide. Newspapers and magazines all over the world have published my pictures as well as a huge variety of private and commercial web sites.
Many companies, premises and private homes have my photos on their wall for decoration.

I have been so fortunate to work with some of the greatest and popular brands in the outdoor industry such as Garmin, Pinewood, Fjällräven, Swarovski Optik and many more.
I am also often hired to do assignments for companies to take commercial photos but also to teach their employees more about photography and the “language of the camera”.

In addition to taking pictures I also give lectures on nature photography as well as holding workshops and photography classes. I have a great passion for sharing the joy of photography and knowledge about wildlife and nature with other people.
Scandinavia, Iceland, Faroe Islands and Africa are some of the places I hold workshops and courses.
I love to meet new people - not just animals and birds!

My mantra is that nature photography shall be funny and rewarding.
Making photos shall provide you with a stress free and creative pause from the everyday life. No matter what level of ambition; the camera and the lens is just a tool. It is the person behind the camera that is most important for the result.

I am a proud ambassador for OM System and use their equipment exclusively.
I am also a Peak Design ambassador for Stavanger foto

Phone: +47 462 97 765
Mail: post@stenersenfoto.com

Rendalen, Norway

Check out my social media accounts:
Instagram: @Stenersenoutdoors