About

PhD Engineer & Photographer

A subtle blend of art and science, serving a unique perspective on the world around us.

Michaël Fonder en expédition au Groenland
Paysage montagneux en automne

Immense, majestic, untamed or fragile — our world and its scale have always fascinated me

Portrait de Michaël Fonder

Background

Engineering and photography, passions born from curiosity

Curious from a young age, I have always enjoyed observing and analyzing the world around me. I naturally developed an interest in science, which led me to pursue engineering studies and then a PhD in computer vision.

It was in 2020, during a 3-month expedition in Greenland, that I developed and refined my passion for photography. Fascinated by the extraordinary scale of the landscapes, I developed an artistic approach centered on natural immensity and the notion of scale.

Since then, I continue to sharpen my eye to capture vast landscapes and the relationship between humans and their environment. I enjoy revisiting the same places in different light and weather conditions, hoping that a spectacle of the elements reveals a unique vision of the location.

Sharing my time between technical and artistic endeavors allows me to invest my energy in the environment in complementary ways. Photography is my means of expression to contribute to awareness and reflection on our relationship with nature.

Philosophy

My work is meant to be contemplative and devoid of any staging. I seek to capture the essence of a place, a moment, without altering it. Although I enjoy regularly getting lost in concrete and steel jungles, my favorite subjects are without a doubt nature and vast wilderness areas.

— Michaël Fonder

Paysage islandais

Exhibitions & Awards

Exhibitions

Solo & group

Group
Les Alpes la tête dans les nuages
Festival Spot Nature
Mai 2026
Group
Colosses Arctiques
Festival Pixel Nature
Sep 2025
Solo
Kommune Kujalleq
Centre Culturel de Welkenraedt, Welkenraedt
Oct - Nov 2023
Solo
Expo Katabata
Université de Liège, Liège
Oct - Nov 2022

Awards

Prizes & distinctions

Concours photo du tram, Ville de Liège
2025
2nd Jury Prize
Concours photo Spot Nature
2024
Selection
Concours Photo Agrinature
2011
Winner

Let's work together

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You can also contact me directly at contact@michaelfonder.com.