Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
German, b. 1958
With iconic portraits of Africa‘s big game, Joachim Schmeisser became world-famous, and his distinctive visual language, which brought him great international acclaim, earned him the prestigious Hasselblad Master Award in 2012.
The timelessness and intimacy of his photographs are unique and characterized by a delicate sense of "greatness" that transcends ordinary beauty and makes the concept of the "sublime" palpable. He gives us the feeling of witnessing something infinite or unattainable, and his phenomenal lighting moods and incomparable compositions open up emotional levels that are difficult to put into words.
Joachim Schmeisser‘s unique perspective on the world sets him apart and goes far beyond the usual image of nature photography, documentary, or action photography. He reveals to us a magical vision of our world with equal individuals in which we ultimately recognize ourselves.
Joachim Schmeisser is among the most important artists in this genre worldwide. His books on Africa‘s endangered wildlife, "Elephants in Heaven" and "Last of their Kind," have become bestsellers.
(Biography provided by Immagis Fine Art Photography)
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Artist: Joachim Schmeisser
Soulmates II, Kenya, elephant, animal, wildlife, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 15
More sizes on request
Two elephant babies hugging each other.
Joachim Schmeisser is represented by leading Galleries worldwide. His photographs are among the ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Dust III, Kenya, Elephant, animal, wildlife, color photography, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 15
More sizes on request
For several days I went out with these baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to the bush in Tsavo East, Kenya. Together with their ke...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Kibo, Platinum, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Joachim Schmeisser
"Kibo" Kenya 2009
Edition of 3 + 2 AP
4 Handmade Platinum Palladium Prints
Signed, titled and numbered
Sheet size 76 x 112 cm / ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Platinum
Tim Eye to Eye, Kenya, Elephant, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
More sizes on request
Close up of Tim. With his 51 years he was by far one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with tusks so long touching the ground. After several ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
The magnificent Seven - Platinum, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 5
The Platinum-Palladium process is the most stable and aesthetically rewarding of all black and white photographic printing techniques. Produced by coating specially manufa...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Platinum
Golden Giant I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request.
It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans w...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Earth I, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10
more sizes on request
A group of young orphaned baby elephants of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust enjoying their daily dust bath in Tsavo East National Park, Kenya ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Golden Giant II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request.
It was in the evening, not far from the reintegration unit in Tsavo National Park. I had just taken my last pictures of the day and the orphans w...
Category
2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Tim, the Gentle Giant, Kenya, Elephant, b&w photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 10
This elephant Tim, is with his 51 years by far one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with tusks so long touching the ground. After several days following him I had...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
The Bull and the Bird III, animal, elephant, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Limited Edition of 5
available in different sizes
A portrait of a massive Elephant Bull in Amboseli National Park. In front of him a small egret is passing by.
Joachim Schmeisser i...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Tim - the Gentle Giant, Elephant, Mixed Media, black and white photography
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Unique Piece / One of a Kind
Joachim is one of the multifaceted artists among Fine Art Photographers and started this style of work already more than 30 years ago. All these pieces ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Ink, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment
Hadzabe, people, smoke, color photography, fire, africa, bushman
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
more sizes on request
An old man of the Hadza tribe is making fire.
Born in Germany in 1958, Joachim Schmeisser is best known for his major photographic series he has d...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Grey Legend, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition 12
Available in different sizes and editions.
This elephant was named Primo. He was one of the big boys in the Amboseli Ecosystem in Africa with very long and impressive tu...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
POWER II, animal, wildlife, black and white photography, elephant, africa
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in München, BY
Edition of 5
More sizes on request
This iconic elephant Primo, was with his 50 years one of the last remaining big boys in Africa with huge tusks. After several days following him ...
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2010s Contemporary Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
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Archival Pigment
Lion King
By Joachim Schmeisser
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 3/10, museum archival print. Includes black frame.
For years, Joachim Schmeisser has been photographing the last giants of Africa at close range, creating exceptionally intimate...
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2010s Joachim Schmeisser Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
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