Jürg’s Journal

Nature gives me clarity, and if I can share it through my photography, it makes me happy.

Photo: Philipp

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Chasing the 100 Foot Beast

On my journey to Nazaré, the home of big waves, years of preparation come to fruition. With three powerful storm systems brewing along the Atlantic coast, the waves are growing larger than ever. As winter storms intensify, winds exceeding 180 km/h sweep across the Irish coast, and even stronger conditions are on the horizon. This might be my chance to photography a 100-foot beast .

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Dare to Dream, Prove to Achieve: An Afternoon with Victor Kovalenko, the Medal Maker

As Paris 2024 approaches, I had the unique opportunity to spend an afternoon with Victor Kovalenko, the legendary "Medal Maker," in a photo studio. With 11 Olympic medals, including seven gold, and 20 world championship titles under his belt, Victor’s journey from a Soviet sportsman to the head coach of the Australian Olympic Sailing Team is nothing short of inspiring. Our conversation revealed deep insights into his simple yet profound coaching philosophy, the importance of balancing dreams with hard work, and the universal lessons that extend beyond the world of sports.

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100 Days until the Start of the Louis Vuitton America's Cup

Today marks 100 days until the regatta for the oldest sporting trophy, the America's Cup, begins. This will be my fourth America's Cup,
The America's Cup is more than just photos; it's a voyage through the history of the oldest sporting trophy on the planet. It embodies sailing, the sea, friendships, design, innovation, disappointment, sorrow, and joy. It is, simple:
An addictive passion.

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NEW RELEASE: Breaking Wave in Nazaré

Discover the rhythmic beauty of nature with our latest masterpiece, "Breaking Wave in Nazaré". Waves, in their eternal cycle, build up only to break in a display of sheer power and stunning beauty. This moment, when the wave breaks, unveils the raw strength and mesmerizing colors of the water, capturing the essence of nature's most dramatic performances.

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Mike Baer: A Journey Beyond Boundaries

Mike Baer, a man who has built an extraordinary career by daring to step out of his comfort zone. From founding his own bank to running marathons across all continents, Mike's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, vision, and the courage to be different. Dive into his inspiring story in our latest article.

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Capturing Insights and Innovations - a Shooting with Reto Ringger

Capturing Insights and Innovations - a Shooting with Reto Ringger for Sphere Magazine

Today I would like to give you a little insight into my portrait shooting for Sphere Magazine. The protagonist: none other than Reto Ringger, the Swiss lateral thinker in banking who has redefined the world of sustainable investment with his innovative and forward-looking approach.

The founder of SAM Group and Globalance Bank, Reto Ringger has revolutionized sustainable investing

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Pure Personality Crafting a Corporate Narrative Beyond the Expertise

Over the past year, we have had the privilege of working closely with a diverse and dynamic pool of professionals in finance, technology and business processes. With nearly 20 highly skilled consultants in front of our camera, our goal is to showcase the depth of expertise, the spark of innovation, and the personality behind the professionals, just as Ayaval does for its clients

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Podcast with KAP

First episode of the podcast series with KAP Brigit Eller Krumm. We talked about how I became a photographer and some of the highlights of my career as photographer.

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