Mist rising and islets reflecting on Hintersee Lake, Berchtesgaden, Germany

Viktoria Pezzei is a conservation photojournalist based in Southern Bavaria, Germany. Her work explores the intricate relationships between people, wildlife, and place, with a focus on underrepresented stories in conservation. She documents how scientific research and local communities intersect, aiming to reveal the social and ecological dimensions of wildlife protection.

Pezzei is an Emerging League Photographer with the International League of Conservation Photographers, and a member of Women Photograph and the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT e.V.). Her photography has been recognized internationally, including as a finalist for the Women Science Photographer of the Year 2023. Her work has been published and exhibited in both solo and group shows, including at the renowned Les Rencontres d’Arles.