About
Hello, I’m Michaela Kluever, a physics graduate, and since 2004 I’ve been traveling throughout Europe with “Highlight Tours Photo Tours“. I’ve now settled in Sardinia and lead various photography workshops on a freelance and volunteer basis. Influenced by my previous work in nature and environmental conservation, I value a respectful approach to photographing subjects in nature. Therefore, for me, a photography course includes not only the technical and compositional basics of photography, but also background information about the landscape, plants, animals, and their habitats.
I am a member of Nature First and support the seven principles of this alliance for responsible nature photography:
- Prioritize the well-being of nature over photography.
- Educate yourself about the places you photograph.
- Reflect on the possible impact of your actions.
- Use discretion if sharing locations.
- Know and follow rules and regulations.
- Always follow Leave No Trace principles and strive to leave places better than you found them.
- Actively promote and educate others about these principles.
I find it more satisfying to bring home photos from a place I’ve developed a personal connection to, rather than photographing what everyone else is photographing at a tourist hotspot. My favorite photos are the ones that tell stories—about nature and local life. Photos that look beyond the obvious.
Publications: articles in magazines on nature photography, plants and gardening; for websites; project documentation; calendars and postcards.
Exhibitions: in recent years in Germany, Greece and Switzerland. Most recently:
- 2023, April to July: “ Fascination Windmills in the Teufelsmoor ” in Osterholz-Scharmbeck together with five course participants
- 2023 from December with a contribution of 17 photos as part of the exhibition “Storie da Visitare – Walking Tales” in Sardinia at Cagliari Airport.
- 2025 from February 3rd to April 25th: “Up close – Faces of an Armada” in Osterholz-Scharmbeck together with five course participants