Wilson Vieira is a documentary and expedition photographer based in Leipzig, Germany. His work explores how humans adapt, survive, and build meaning in challenging environments — from mountain communities and scientific expeditions to conflict zones and humanitarian crises.

With a background in conservation biology, anthropology and cross-cultural studies, and field research, his photography focuses on the intersection of humanity, environment, culture, and resilience. His work has been published by publications including Sidetracked Magazine, The Kyiv Independent, Globetrotter Magazine, and Katapult Sachsen. In 2023 he became a Fellow member of The Explorers Club.


Three-Part Journalistic Project War and Climbing: An Ukrainian Story (May-July 2026)


May 2026


Press & Publications


January 2026

The Forest Giant children Book


42- The Answer to almost Everything: Can We Live Without Power? (May 2024)

April 2024




Video


July 2026 (In collaboration with Jost Kobusch and Sergio Muñoz)




Exhibitions & Presentations

Tapir Store Leipzig

Presentation: With the BaYaka and the Bandongo in the Republic of the Congo

26th January 2024

Swiss Photo Club Awards Leipzig

Exhibition: 17 May 2024 - 25 May 2024

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology

Exhibition: April 2023 - December 2023


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