Lorenz Andreas Fischer

I have been a freelance photographer for many years, specialising in landscape, nature, wildlife and outdoor photography. I use a minimalist style of imagery to create powerful images.
I organise exclusive photo trips and workshops and maintain a large online image library.
My work has won numerous awards, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Best European Nature Photographer. I also have a master’s degree in biology.

Which visual mediums do you use?

Photography, videography and multimedia

How did you get started in this?

I have been taking photographs for a very long time. Initially, I mainly photographed various outdoor sports such as white-water rafting, mountaineering, and ice climbing, but my focus later shifted to nature photography, wildlife and landscapes. In 2005, I started my own business and worked on major projects in the African wilderness for several years.

Do you have a particular area of interest or genre you’re interested in?

I am most inspired by untouched wilderness. The original, raw and authentic fascinates me. But I also have a weakness for pure aesthetics in various aspects. That’s why I’m also inspired by historic city centers, general cityscapes or architecture. However, the majority of my shots show nature with as little human impact as possible.

Who and/or what inspires you most?

The two nature photographers Frans Lanting and Art Wolf had a significant influence on the beginning of my career as a photographer. The pictures of Ansel Adams, David Munch and the two magazines National Geographic and Geo were also a great inspiration. In the high mountains, I find many of my subjects in my immediate vicinity. The opportunity to move freely and encounter a lot of wildlife is a great gift. My decades of experience as an alpinist are of great benefit to me.

What Datacolor color management tools are in your work bag/workspace?

I use a Spyder kit of tools. I mainly use it to create precise print profiles for different papers. I estimate that I can print my pictures very accurately in terms of colour on a wide variety of papers for my exhibitions. Since I started using a self-calibrating monitor with a built-in sensor, I mainly use the Spyder calibratior for my laptops.

Why is accurate color important within your workflow?

Colour accuracy is absolutely fundamental in image editing and in the further processing of images, for example, for your own prints or for creating print templates. My customers really appreciate the colour accuracy of my work.

What was the key factor that made you decide to use color management?

I was driven to find a solution after becoming frustrated with poor-quality prints, both my own and those I had arranged to have printed. With Datacolor, I found a range of products with an excellent cost-benefit ratio.

What’s your biggest challenge at work these days?

Nature photography and my business in the photo tour and workshop sectors have changed fundamentally in recent years. It is important to find your way and your niche here.

Best bit of advice you ever got?

No excuses, just good work.

What’s your objective when you create something?

First and foremost, I have to be completely on board with my work. Being a perfectionist, I am rarely satisfied, but this is how I get the motivation to do better next time. I also need the customers to be happy.

Do you have a fun fact you want to share about yourself?

I’m not so keen on photos taken from inside a camouflage tent. In my wildlife photography, I prefer an open approach. I often address the animals directly, although that’s completely pointless. But I hope to strike a calming tone and also be able to get closer to them.

My go-to color management tools

SpyderPro

Advanced color calibration for your editing monitor

"No excuses, just good work."

– Lorenz Andreas Fischer

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Which visual mediums do you use?

How did you get started in this?

Do you have a particular area of interest or genre you’re interested in?

Who and/or what inspires you most?

What’s your biggest challenge at work these days?

Best bit of advice you ever got?

What’s your objective when you create something?

Do you have a fun fact you want to share about yourself?

My go-to color management tools

SpyderPro

"No excuses, just good work."

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Which visual mediums do you use?

How did you get started in this?

Do you have a particular area of interest or genre you’re interested in?

Who and/or what inspires you most?

What’s your biggest challenge at work these days?

Best bit of advice you ever got?

What’s your objective when you create something?

Do you have a fun fact you want to share about yourself?

My go-to color management tools

SpyderPro

"No excuses, just good work."

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