a free soul is full of artistic expressions.

feeling free is the most important thing for me as an artist.

Today I know that taking photos with a deeply connection to the one special soul in front of me is my kind of art.
 

I can only be at my best whilst shooting and editing pictures, when there are no limits on time or any other situations, persons and habits that block me. When an animal tells his story it´s about body language and dynamic in its own pace. I owe them to BE there, synchronize breathing and dive into their energy.

Because only if you are able to forget your world you´ll earn the beauty of a new one.

I´m instantly confident that a picture is "good" when I look at it and suddenly my body reacts: it´s the moment when all the tiny muscles in my face heatens up and I need to swallow. It is just a second but it´s magic - feels like release.
All these thougts might seem weird for you but I learned that this is a part of my creative process -

because emotions are the base for relations and life.

Photographer of the Year 2024 - Domestic Animals

30.10.2024
Wow,... THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!! I'm so honored and blessed by winning this award!!


The jury in the Exporsure One Awards is not easy to impress and there are so many fascinating and stunning photos from my colleagues around the world that made the competition almost unique.


Right now there are so many thoughts in my head that I really don't know what to say.


But first: I dedicate all this to the animals and their owners. Thank you for trusting and opening up to me...

you are the stars of my story <3!!!

International awarded photos

Claudia Musal, Photographer of the Year, Domestic Animals, 2024, Exposure One Awards, Tierfotografie, realationpics, Snake

perspective or position

Gold Award

Photographer of the Year - Domestic Animals

Exposure One Awards 2024

Highland Cattle, Hochlandrind, von der Junkernwiese, Photographer of the Year, Claudia Musal, realationpics, Tierfotografie

still.chill.
Nominee, Exposure One Awards 2024

trust in me
Honorable Mention, Neutral Density Awards 2023
Nominee, Exposure One Awards 2024

Spirit

Honorable Mention, refocus awards 2022

Teamwork

Honorable Mention, refocus awards 2022

Nightlight

Nominee, refocus awards 2022

No. 7

Nominee, refocus awards 2022

Prints are available in all sizes on Hahnemühle Fine Art Paper.