About
Most of my working life I have been doing software development for companies in Norway, where I live.
I have however been combining photography and travel for a number of years. It started with my first trip to Asia. I went to Nepal with my first camera (a Pentax Program A). After having completed the Annapurna circuit in Nepal I was hooked. Both on Asia and on travel. I have since managed to do some long distance travel each year.
On my first trips it was really the excitement of travel that was the driving force. However, in later years photography is the main objective. A few of years ago, I took 2-3 years off just to travel and to photograph.
Most of my trips have gone to Asia, but I have also made some trips to Africa. I keep coming back to both India and China. Areas with Tibetan culture and the Himalayas really fascinates me.
Awards
2020
Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY):
“People of the World”, best single image in portfolios: Judges’ Special Mention
2020
Life Framer:
“Humans of the World”: Selected as one the winning images
2020
The Independent Photographer:
“Travel Award”: Editors' Picks
2018
The Independent Photographer:
“Travel Award”: Finalist
2018
The Independent Photographer:
“Street Photography Award”: Finalist
2017
Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY):
- “Tales of Adventure”, portfolio: Finalist
- “Destination” (New Talent), portfolio: Finalist
2016
Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY):
“Cities - Architecture & Spaces”: Finalist
2016
World in Focus contest (PDN):
“Outdoor”: First place
2015
Siena International Photo Award (SIPA):
- “Architecture Category”: 1st Classified
- “Travel category”: 3rd Classified
2015
National Geographic - Your Shot:
Best of 2015’s Daily Dozen
2015
Santa Fe Photographic Workshops:
“Travels” Contest: Second place
2013
Travel Photographer of the Year (TPOTY):
- “Vanishing & Emerging Cultures” portfolio: Finalist
- “Extraordinary”: Finalist
2010
The Travel Photographer:
2010 Favorite Image Makers
2004
Norwegian Society for Photography (NSFF):
National Competition - Color Print: Silver
Featured
2018
Bradt Guides “Tibet”
Cover photo and some inside photos
2018
Images for an office
9 prints
2016
The Travel Photographer
Editorial blog post
2015
A-Magasinet
Magazine article
2014
YoWangdu Experience Tibet
Featured image gallery
2012
EthnoTraveler
Magazine editorial article
2010
The Travel Photographer
Selected as one of 10 favourite travel and/or documentary photographers
2010
The Travel Photographer
Editorial blog post
2009
Vi Menn
Magazine article
2007
Vi Menn
Magazine article
2005
Vi Menn
Magazine article