Axel Fassio

Axel Fassio possesses an original vision with an acute aesthetic sense, specializing in shooting landscape, nature and documentary photography. Working worldwide with humanitarian organizations, scientific research institutes and corporate clients, his award winning images have been the focus of several exhibitions and feature on a wide range of medias, from Conde Nast to National Geographic, and from The Guardian to The New York Times.

Axel's photography often involves stripping down landscapes to their essential elements, focusing on simple shapes and bold colors, evoking an emotional response by blurring the lines between representation and abstraction. He uses color and forms to convey mood and atmosphere beyond simply depicting a scene. His images tell stories about nature, light and our relationship to the environment.

Collaborating with diverse institutions and important brands, Axel shows an ability to adapt his unique style and aesthetics also to documentary and commercial photography. He doesn't just capture moments but weaves narratives of human resilience, suffering and beauty, evoking empathy and understanding.

Axel has received numerous awards and recognitions, including at the WPO Sony World Photography Awards, P...

EXHIBITIONS
2018 “The call of the Mountains” - Museum Gasometer, Oberhausen - Germany
2018 “Yangambi: Où l’histoire devient l’avenir” - Alliance Française, Kinshasa - DR Congo
2018 “Acqua, Futuro, Vita” - itinerant exhibition in Venice - Italy
2013 WPO Group Exhibition - Somerset House, London - UK
2013 PX3 Group Exhibition - Espace Dupon, Paris - France
2013 International Fine Art Photography Award Exhibition - Salon de la Photo, Paris - France
2013 IPA Group Exhibition - Splashlight Studios, New York - USA
2012 WPGA Biennial Exhibition - Centro Cultural Borges, Buenos Aires - Argentina
2011 The Art of Photography Show - Lyceum Theatre Gallery, San Diego, CA - USA
2011 TPOY Group Exhibition - Royal Geographical Society, London - UK

AWARDS
2013 WPO Sony World Photography Awards
Shortlisted - professional architecture
Shortlisted - professional landscape

2013 PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris
1° prize - fine art category
2° prize - book category
3° prize - people's choice
3 Mentions of Honor

2013/2011 IPA International Photographic Awards
3° prize - architecture category
30 Mentions of Honor

2013/2011 Worldwide Photography Gala Awards
Photographer of the Year 2011 - architecture
2 Honorable Mentions - annual WPGA contest
1° pri...