Anne-Sophie Wichser, a Swiss nature and wildlife photographer
Welcome to my world of nature and wildlife photography. Based in Switzerland, I photograph wild landscapes, alpine atmospheres and fleeting encounters with wildlife, always with patience, emotion and deep respect for the natural world.
My beginnings
I was born in the late 1980s in the Chablais region of Switzerland, a small country at the heart of Europe known for its remarkable Alpine landscapes. Growing up there gave me an early connection to mountains, changing seasons and the quiet beauty of the natural world.
From family hikes in the mountains to simple walks through the countryside, I learned from an early age to observe wildlife and appreciate the richness of nature. Yet it was only much later that I began to photograph it seriously. Today, I share images of wild landscapes and the creatures that inhabit them and this is how it all began.
Photography, a family story
Photography has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. My father, a journalist and passionate press photographer, passed on his love of images to me very early on. When I was twelve, I received my first film SLR, a Pentax, and that is when photography truly became part of my life.
Working with film taught me to slow down and think carefully before pressing the shutter. There was no room for excess: every frame mattered, and every photograph carried its own story, memory and emotion. That early discipline still shapes the way I work today.
Between nature and technology
Over the years, walking in the mountains became a way to find balance between a demanding professional life as a systems engineer and a deep need to reconnect with something quieter and more essential. Nature gradually became both a refuge and a source of inspiration.
Living between the foothills of the Alps and the Jura mountains, I am surrounded by varied landscapes and a rich diversity of wildlife. It is there, through observation, patience and repeated returns to the same places, that my passion for wildlife and nature photography truly took shape.
A story of patience
As a Swiss nature and wildlife photographer, I often spend long hours observing animals in their natural habitat, waiting for the right moment without disturbing them. This patient and respectful approach allows me to create authentic images shaped by behaviour, light and atmosphere.
I am especially drawn to natural light, changing weather and the subtle moods of each season, whether I photograph intimate wildlife scenes or wider landscapes from the Alps and the Jura.
Commitment to conservation
Through my photography, I aim not only to showcase the beauty of the Swiss wilderness, but also to raise awareness about the importance of protecting fragile ecosystems and the species that depend on them.
Living between the Alps and the Jura, I am fortunate to witness a wide variety of landscapes and wildlife. From soaring mountain peaks to quiet forests, every outing offers new inspiration and photographic opportunities.
My approach
Today, I aim to capture authentic moments of life in their natural environment. Whether I photograph wildlife or landscapes, my intention is always the same: to reveal beauty without disturbing it, and to share a deeper connection with the living world.
Through my photographs, I hope to express both emotion and respect: respect for the fragile environments we move through, and for the wildlife that depends on them. Since creating this website in 2014, I have used it as a space to share that vision and to encourage a more attentive, sensitive and protective view of nature.
Discover more of my work in the portfolios, or explore the shop for prints and photographic products.
I’m also a member of the following organizations:
- Pro Natura – The oldest nature preservation organization in Switzerland
- Vogelwarte – The Swiss Ornithological Institute
- Avenir Loup Lynx Jura – An environmental association promoting coexistence with large predators in the Jura Mountains