About us – Creative & independent
Marc and Christine started working professionally in the field of filmmaking and photography right after they had finished their academic degrees
in Conservation Ecology and Marine Biology (Marc & Christine) as well German Studies (Christine) at universities in Austria and Australia.
Since then, their work has been published and broadcasted worldwide and has received several international awards, amongst these „Wildlife Photographer of the Year“ as well as awards for „best camera“ and diverse nominations / selections at film festivals.
They primarily focus on documenting wildlife and conservation topics ranging from human-wildlife-interactions, specific ecological issues to the return of large carnivores in Central Europe.
Their main goal is to promote a healthy relationship with nature and all living creatures on our planet.
In 2023, the both of them were officially announced CANON AMBASSADORS
Partners and clients
Over the past decade+ we have come across a wide range of inspiring cooperations, partners who have supported us and our work and institutions that considered our work worth being presented and published.
We are glad to call a few of the most important brands in the field our clients.
A brief word on who we are.
Christine Sonvilla
Christine is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and writer focusing on nature conservation and wildlife topics. Her work revolves around advocating nature issues and raising environmental awareness. She uses photography, film, text and live presentations to speak in nature’s favour, hoping that she can make a contribution towards a society that perceives nature (again) as valuable and considers it an integral part of decision-making and everyday life.
Christine was born in Klagenfurt/Austria. She obtained a master’s degree in German philology in 2006 and a master’s degree in Biology with a focus on marine biology and nature conservation in 2009 attending the University of Vienna, Macquarie University Sydney and University of Queensland. Christine is a member of the Her Wild Vision Initiative
Travelling, exploring other countries and nature experiences have been her passion ever since. Whilst still enrolled in university, she was eager to start a scientific career. Towards the end of her studies, however, she realized that „being out there in the field“ and working creatively by using photography, film, writing and speaking suited her far better. Since then, she has been working on sharing her wildlife adventures, on bridging the gap between science and public and on making nature matter.
Marc Graf
Marc Graf is a professional and award-winning photographer, videographer and conservationist based in Austria. Marc holds a master’s degree in conservation biology and wildlife ecology obtained from the University of Vienna/Austria and the University of Melbourne/Australia. His aim is to help preseve biodiversity of our planet’s diverse ecosystems.
The tools he has chosen to promote environmental consciousness are based on photography, film & multimedia. By combining the means of expressive pictures and informative words Marc cooperates with his partner, the Austrian photographer, videographer and writer Christine Sonvilla to convey what treasures can be found in nature and how worthwhile it is to protect them.
Travelling and exploring the world has always been an important aspect of his life. When he sets off travelling it is mostly about nature. He toured all over Scandinavia, roamed Arabia’s deserts, crossed Downunder, searched for Tigers in India, hiked the swamps in the Southeast of the US, chased the light in California, turned every stone for rattlesnakes and simply is passionate about any critter on earth.
Marc’s work is all about storytelling and long-term projects.
Over the past 15 years he gained experience in wide-angle phototrapping, underwater photography, wildlife filming and timelapse photography and developed his own photographic style and approaches to achieve unique images.
our goals
Content that tells a story.
We create content that triggers emotion, portfolios and films that tell compelling stories – from wildlife conservation to the ecology of our beloved planet.
14+
Years in the business
200+
Published articles
Award winning
Want to get in touch?
Mürzzuschlag, Austria