Stian Foss is a Norwegian photographer and filmmaker based in Oslo, Norway. He has been working as a professional photographer since 2006, and his work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, The New York Times, and The Guardian.
Foss was born in Bergen, Norway in 1982. He grew up surrounded by nature and developed an early interest in photography. After completing his studies at the University of Bergen, he moved to Oslo to pursue a career in photography.
Foss’s work focuses on capturing the beauty of nature and the human experience. His photographs often feature landscapes, wildlife, and people from around the world. He has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America to capture unique images of these places.
In addition to his photography work, Foss is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at festivals around the world. His films often explore themes of identity and belonging through a visual narrative style.
Foss’s work has been exhibited internationally at galleries such as the Museum of Contemporary Art in Oslo and the Photographers Gallery in London. He has also received numerous awards for his photography including the Norwegian Photo Award for Best Documentary Photographer (2014) and the Hasselblad Masters Award (2015).