Lisa Sihlberg

Sweden

Photo: Lisa Sihlberg

Lisa is a photographer, filmmaker and influencer based in Sweden specialized in wildlife and nature preservation. She also has a Bachelor Degree in Conservation and Sustainable Management. Lisa’s passion is to inspire people to take better care of our planet. She has photographed endangered wildlife animals including the last elephants of Sumatra, orangutans and unique nature scenaries all over the world.

Q&A

How did you start with photo/video?
I have always felt I wanted to be in and work with nature. Growing up with a film making big brother as inspirational source, cameras have always interested me. After recieving a Conservationsist Bachelor Degree I started a collaboration with WWF documenting the last elephants of Sumatra. It resulted in starting my own company in 2013 and my collaboration with Focus Nordic. Since then, there have been many expeditions around the world documenting amazing nature.
How would you describe your style?
I document animals and nature in its real environment which means my style can be very different, from dark images in the vast rainforest to soft light in the Arctic North.
What inspires you?
The more expeditions I do, the more beauty in the world I see, the more inspired I get to preserve it. In other words, it is the nature surrounding us every day that inspires me to work even harder to take care of it.
What is your dream shoot or project?
There are so many! But basically projects where I can be creative in beautiful nature and inspire people to better take care of our planet.
What is your best advice to others that want to develop as photographers?
Find your "why". Where is your passion? If you find that and stick to shots that are true to you, it will show in your shots and you won't get tired of your passion.

What is in your bag?

What is the most important in your bag?
My Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 G2, my baby.
What bag do you use?
I use Lowepro ProTactic 450AW and Lowepro Powder BP 500.