Natur & Foto

Natur & Foto is a Norwegian magazine and photo community dedicated to nature photography. It was established on 15 January 2010 and is published by the company Visuell Natur DA. The magazine is issued in Norway but also addresses readers in Sweden and Denmark, and it has described itself as the largest nature photography magazine in the Nordic region. In its first year of operation it had a circulation of 12,400 copies and 3,000 regular subscribers, according to its own account. The publication combines inspiring imagery with in-depth articles, practical tips and reports from some of the most exciting natural areas in Norway and the world. Beyond the printed magazine, Natur & Foto operates as a broader community for nature photographers, organising photo courses and photo tours to spectacular natural destinations with experienced photographer guides. Its website lists trips to destinations such as Indonesia, West Papua, Canada and Kenya, with prices quoted in Norwegian kroner and dates extending into 2026 and 2027. The editorial team has included Baard Næss as responsible editor and Tom Schandy as editor as of 2022. Næss had previously been editor of BioFoto's member magazine Naturfotografen, while Schandy had edited WWF-Norway's magazine Verdens Natur. The magazine's blend of print journalism, travel and education positions it as a specialist title within the Nordic nature photography niche.

Natur & Foto was established on 15 January 2010 as a Norwegian magazine focused on nature photography. In its first year it published four issues, and from 2011 it moved to five issues per year. After its first year of operation, the magazine reported a circulation of 12,400 copies and 3,000 regular subscribers, and described itself as 'the largest nature photography magazine in the Nordic region'. The magazine is published in Norway but also targets readers in Sweden and Denmark. Its publisher is the company Visuell Natur DA. Over time, Natur & Foto expanded beyond print into a broader community offering, organising photo courses and photo tours to international nature destinations with experienced photographer guides. Its website advertises trips to locations such as Indonesia, West Papua, Canada and Kenya, with dates in 2026 and 2027. As of 2022, the editors were Baard Næss (responsible editor) and Tom Schandy. Næss had previously edited BioFoto's member magazine Naturfotografen, and Schandy had edited WWF-Norway's magazine Verdens Natur. The magazine remains active and continues to serve nature photography enthusiasts in the Nordic countries.

• Natur & Foto is established as a Norwegian nature photography magazine.

• First year of operation: four issues published, circulation of 12,400 copies and 3,000 regular subscribers reported.

• The magazine moves from four to five issues per year.

• Baard Næss (responsible editor) and Tom Schandy are listed as editors.

The leading magazine for nature photographers in the Nordic region, combining editorial content with courses, travel and community.

• Natur & Foto magazine

  A Norwegian magazine for nature photography, published five times a year.

• Photo tours

  Guided photo tours to international nature destinations such as Indonesia, Canada and Kenya.

• Photo courses

  Photography courses led by experienced photographers.

• Competitions

  Photography competitions for the nature photography community.

1. 1Natur&Foto | Magasin for natur- og fotointeressertenaturogfoto.no
2. 2Natur & Foto – Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Natur & Foto – Wikipedia (Norwegian)no.wikipedia.org