«Nature has to be felt,» said Alexander von Humboldt – and precisely this feeling is at the core of Silvia Trüssel's wildlife photography. For over 16 years, she has been repeatedly drawn to Africa, especially southern Africa with a focus on Namibia. She spends several weeks a year on the move: gamedriving, with great patience and great joy. She prefers to travel with an off-road vehicle, roof tent, and camping gear – self-sufficient, individual, nomadic.
In recent years, she has also taken up reportage and documentary photography – especially in the areas of arts, crafts and small businesses. She loves to portray people in their natural environment, unposed and honest. Making their stories visible is important to her.
In 2023, she decided to professionalize her passion as a sideline – under the motto: «Time for unposed images and real life.» She continually seeks connections to her ministry. This led to the 2024 exhibition «Crafts of Farewell,» which will continue to be shown at various venues.
Whether in photography or pastoral care, Silvia Trüssel's focus is on the gift of life – with all its stories, disruptions, and beauties. It's about looking closely, listening and telling stories. Or as Henri Cartier-Bresson put it: «Photography is nothing – it's life that interests me.»
I am on my way with a Nikon Z and various lenses, love the filter system from Nisi, tripods from Sirui and Gitzo and backpacks from F-Stops and Lowpro.