The World From Above: Aerial Landscape Photography

Seen from above, familiar landscapes become something entirely different. Rivers turn into brushstrokes, coastlines into abstract shapes and mountains into graphic patterns. This series explores the beauty of nature through a bird’s-eye perspective.

Discover stunning aerial drone landscape photography of the yellow braided rivers of Selfoss, captured by landscape photographer Jennifer Esseiva. This breathtaking image showcases the unique beauty of Iceland's rivers from above.
Landscape photography of the Lofoten Islands coastline, Norway, captured during a stormy day with dramatic rays of light breaking through dark clouds and illuminating the mountains above the Arctic sea.
Using a 70–200mm Lens for Landscape Photography

Over the years, my 70–200mm lens became one of my favorite tools for landscape photography. Discover six images from the Lofoten Islands, Madeira and the Faroe Islands that show how a telephoto lens can completely transform a scene.

The artist behind the landscapes

Welcome to Jennifer Esseiva landscape photography, where I share my vision of nature’s quiet power, untouched horizons, and fleeting light. I’m a Swiss fine art landscape photographer based in Lausanne. Through my work, I seek to capture the quiet power of nature, untouched horizons, fleeting light, and poetic silence.

Most weekends, I’m out in the field with my Nikon Z8, exploring the mountains, coasts, and remote places that inspire me. From Switzerland to the Faroe Islands, the Azores, and beyond, I chase beauty with a sense of wonder and care.

Lately, I’ve also started creating self-portraits in colorful dresses, blending human presence with natural scenery in a more expressive way.

Explore my portfolio to discover how I turn landscapes into visual emotions.

Portrait photo of Swiss landscape photographer Jennifer Esseiva holding her Nikon camera, captured in natural light with a scenic background.
Self-portrait in red dress at Tine de Conflens waterfall – landscape photography in Canton Vaud, Switzerland.
A poetic approach to landscape photography

I photograph landscapes to express something personal, not just to show a place, but to share how it feels. Each image is a composition of light touching the land, shaped by colors, textures, and atmosphere.

My style is vibrant and emotional. I work with bold skies, flowing water, and striking contrasts. I look for the beauty of nature as it is, and I want people to dream when they look at my photographs.

Whether it’s a frozen lake in Switzerland, a volcanic slope in Lanzarote, or a dramatic sea stack in the Faroe Islands, I try to capture the emotion that lives inside the landscape.

This is how I create: I follow the light shaped by nature to build a world of my own.