Josef Buergi is a Swiss traveler and photographer who discovered his passion for photography in the 1990s. Having graduated from the Bale Institute of Technology with an engineering degree, he has nonetheless cultivated a successful career as a photographer, achieving skill and accomplishment through numerous workshops, travelling, self-instruction and the study of master photographers.
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Following his retirement in April 2025, he now pursues his passion for travel, events and photography.

Having visited nearly 70 countries, his journey is far from over; he remains on a relentless quest for new cultures and remote landscapes that fundamentally challenge his worldview. He’s been to remote places in South Sudan, Pakistan, China, Ethiopia and many more countries.

I use photography as a tool for curiosity – a way to navigate and interpret the world around me.

Buergi’s belief in the power of photography to capture unique moments and inspire positive change is evident in his work. His photographs have been featured in prestigious publications such as Terra Mater, National Geographic, VIEW, Lens Magazine, DODHO Magazine, Mensch Magazine, and AAP Magazine, among many others.

He has also received recognition for his work through various awards and competition wins.