Harald Hois

Harald Hois

Pure
Nature.

Austrian-born Harald Hois is at home in every ocean on the planet, yet his heart belongs to the silent, secret world of freshwater. As the author of the world’s first diving guide dedicated to Alpine river systems, he has done true pioneering work in crystalline mountain streams and untouched wilderness. From spectacular adventures like helidiving to extreme expeditions at altitudes of nearly 6,000 meters – Harald captures the extraordinary in places where others wouldn’t even think to look.

Photography

The art of the
unexpected.

Surprising, evocative, and always immersive: Harald’s philosophy is to reveal the vibrant, tingling atmosphere of the underwater world in its full complexity. His portfolio is a testament to this diversity, spanning from the delicate silhouette of a caddisfly larva to the majestic presence of a sperm whale. With over 30 years of experience as a contributor to leading nature and trade magazines, he possesses a rare mastery in translating the soul of the water—from the rugged Alps to the frozen reaches of Antarctica—into hauntingly beautiful photography and film.

More about

Harald
Hois

Harald is based in Austria and has spent over two decades as an expert in the tourism industry and as a freelance photojournalist. He leads extraordinary expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe – ranging from diving beneath volcanoes and helidiving to industry events like the “UW Photo Days on Ice.” His reportages are published in leading media outlets worldwide, documenting the breathtaking beauty of our world, both above and below the surface.

Go to Harald’s website

Equipment

Harald
shoots with

In challenging situations and on unusual assignments, flexible and adaptable equipment is the most important factor. Exciting pictures and professional work can only be achieved with the right tools.