On Set With Silvia Schneider for Silvia Kocht ORF 2

Photographing Austrian TV host Silvia Schneider has been a real pleasure over the years. I have photographed over a hundred shoots for Silvia, capturing her interactions with people and nature across Austria and Italy.

Our journey together began with an invitation from Silvia to shoot for her new show, "Silvia Kocht," on ORF 2 back in 2020. At the time, I was traveling and photographing for tourism boards across Europe. This opportunity quickly blossomed into numerous assignments capturing life in Austria, where each project has been a unique exploration of vibrant local cultures, gastronomy, and various activities in each region. From the thrill of skiing alongside local professionals like Michaela Kirchgasser and Nicole Schmidhofer, to hiking through lush green mountains in the summer, and photographing top chefs and the dishes they create. We worked closely with many local tourism boards, chefs, hotels, and regional producers to highlight the versatility and beauty of the Austrian Alps throughout the year. Reflecting on these many experiences, I am grateful for the journey so far and excited about what the future holds for our collaborations. It’s a genuine pleasure to both call Silvia a friend and collaborate with her on these shoots. She not only brings real passion and love to her work but also consistently ensures that each shoot is a positive environment for everyone on the team.

Below is a selection of the photographs I have taken of Silvia during these shoots.

You can also see a full set of images from a shoot we did together in Italy for Parmigiano Reggiano here.