Sascha Fonseca
Sascha Fonseca is a German wildlife photographer. He uses DSLR and mirrorless camera traps to document elusive species in remote and extreme habitats.
He has been interviewed and profiled by several publications, including features in Süddeutsche Zeitung in 2025,Condé Nast Traveller India for his snow leopard project in Ladakh,“
Fonseca has contributed photography tutorials to Nature TTL, where he shares behind-the-scenes insights into remote camera trap work.
Exhibitions and publications
Fonseca’s work has been exhibited at the Xposure International Photography Festival (2025) and the 2nd International Tiger Conservation Forum (2022)
He has contributed to books and editorial features, including The New Big Five, (2022) Remembering Leopards (2022), Remembering Tigers (2023), Big Cat Magazine (2025).
Conservation work
Fonseca collaborates with conservation organizations, including the Snow Leopard Trust, the World Wildlife Fund, and the Amur Tiger Center, through image donations and joint projects.
Awards and recognition
* "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" - People's Choice Award Winner (2022) - World of the Snow LeopardFonseca’s image was selected from 25 finalists, chosen from nearly 39,000 entries across 93 countries, and received the most votes from 60,466 public participants.
* "The Wild Lens Photographer of the Year" - Mammals Category Winner (2021) - The World is Mine
* Russian Geographical Society - Wildlife Category Winner (2023)
He has been interviewed and profiled by several publications, including features in Süddeutsche Zeitung in 2025,Condé Nast Traveller India for his snow leopard project in Ladakh,“
Fonseca has contributed photography tutorials to Nature TTL, where he shares behind-the-scenes insights into remote camera trap work.
Exhibitions and publications
Fonseca’s work has been exhibited at the Xposure International Photography Festival (2025) and the 2nd International Tiger Conservation Forum (2022)
He has contributed to books and editorial features, including The New Big Five, (2022) Remembering Leopards (2022), Remembering Tigers (2023), Big Cat Magazine (2025).
Conservation work
Fonseca collaborates with conservation organizations, including the Snow Leopard Trust, the World Wildlife Fund, and the Amur Tiger Center, through image donations and joint projects.
Awards and recognition
* "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" - People's Choice Award Winner (2022) - World of the Snow LeopardFonseca’s image was selected from 25 finalists, chosen from nearly 39,000 entries across 93 countries, and received the most votes from 60,466 public participants.
* "The Wild Lens Photographer of the Year" - Mammals Category Winner (2021) - The World is Mine
* Russian Geographical Society - Wildlife Category Winner (2023)
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