Magnus Unnar

Magnus Unnar is a renowned Icelandic photographer who has been capturing the beauty of his homeland for over two decades. Born in Reykjavik, Iceland in 1975, Magnus developed an early passion for photography and began taking pictures of the stunning landscapes and wildlife of his native country.

He studied photography at the Icelandic Academy of Arts and graduated with honors in 1998. After graduation, he began working as a freelance photographer, traveling around Iceland to capture its unique beauty. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including National Geographic and The New York Times Magazine.

In addition to his work as a photographer, Magnus is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world. He also teaches photography classes at the University of Iceland and is a frequent guest lecturer at other universities throughout Europe.

Magnus’s work has earned him numerous awards, including the prestigious Hasselblad Award for Photography in 2011. His photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world and are held in private collections across Europe and North America. He continues to live and work in Reykjavik, where he captures the ever-changing beauty of his beloved homeland.