ABOUT

The photographer

Frédéric Demeuse’s photographs -born from lived dreams and pure curiosity- express his unquenchable desire: to bear witness, to remember, and share his encounters with the extraordinary diversity of our planet Earth in all its infinite richness and complexity. Frédéric is a dedicated and trained naturalist (Belgian Circle of Naturalists), ornithologist and ethologist (BirdID, Nord-Trøndelag University College, Norway) who took up photography early in life and has since developed a deep commitment to the natural sciences. His first works emphasised the fragility and importance of local nature in human-dominated areas. Lately his photographic approach aims to transcribe the vital energy, beauty and poetry of our world -ranging from subtle detail to majestic landscapes and the most remote primary forests- through a visual idealism meant to both revitalize and inspire.

With a passion for art, adventure and exploration, it is Frederic’s sincere hope that his images serve as reminders of our essential relationship with the biosphere, and as a call to remember that this connection is the most valuable aspect of our existence and our shared destiny.

In addition to his photography, Frédéric has integrated scientific concepts into his art. Through his WALD project (https://www.wald-design.com), he merges photography with neuroscience to highlight nature’s restorative effect on human beings. This synergy is reflected in his effort to capture not only beauty but also the healing potential of unspoiled landscapes. His fine art photography acquires a new dimension as it intends to interact with the human brain. To this aim, Frédéric selects carefully his scenes in order to restore the viewer’s inner peace, concentration and creativity.

An author of several books and recipient of numerous awards—including First Prize in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition—Frédéric’s work has been published and exhibited internationally. At the heart of his practice is a single mission: to document and share the diversity and poetry of our planet, fostering a deeper appreciation for the world we inhabit and share with countless other forms of life.

He lives in Brussels, Belgium, with its partner Alice, he is a proud father of a little girl and the happy owner of a chocolate Lab named Cannelle!

Practice

My practice is guided by a strong belief that nature photography is the perfect synthesis between art and science. Photography exists in the moment yet demands patience without limits. The raison d’être of the images presented in this website is to extract the beauty of our common essence from the chaos of this world in an artistically powerful way. Added to fine art photography and my passion for the outdoor and the wild world, I am just as keen to document habitats and ecosystems as I am to document the interactions of wildlife actors in their environment.

As an avid naturalist I need to spend as much time as possible in the field, often far off the beaten path, driven by an inordinate attraction to the world of trees and forest ecosystems with which I feel deep connection. This principle of immersion in the natural world is the key ingredient to convey the magic of the outdoors, absorbing its many moods and revealing its secret wonders. These images are an invitation to reflect on our place within the broader tapestry of life. They urge viewers to consider the passage of time, our relationship with the living community, and our curiosity about the world beyond our immediate experience. All the images depicting wildlife are the result of a personal quest of completely wild subjects, and are therefore, with rare few exceptions such as chimpanzees, unconditionally self-found.

Photography is the pacific weapon I have chosen, a weapon which alone enables this sharing of the marveling of a poet, the commitment of a naturalist, and the power of an idealist. And finally, a photograph is only the visible part of the story. What is most important is to be out there, living every instant with the greatest intensity and sincerity.