The Diary of Light & Shadow

Welcome to my little notebook, my portfolio, my Diary. It's about life, our work, photography, storytelling and so much more. It's a glimpse into my life and my thoughts and maybe I can inspire you today.

The Motherbear

Sep 4, 20234 min read

Pumkin Pie and Arctic Crabs - Part 1

"We ask everyone to be seated and make sure your seatbelt is fastened. The next hour is gonna be turbulent," the stewardess said, her...

Melissa Schäfer

Jan 31, 20231 min read

WALL OF FAME

The work I had no idea was waiting for me, the happiness it gave me, the fear of failing, the euphoria of getting my favourite...

Melissa Schäfer

Jan 5, 20231 min read

Sun Dog

The term "sun dog" comes from Greek mythology. It was believed the god Zeus walked his dogs across the sky and that the bright "false...

The Motherbear

Jan 5, 20231 min read

SKY FALL

“Sky fall” - sometimes all we need is falling in love. Falling in love not just with someone but with something. With light, with ice,...

Melissa Schäfer

Aug 4, 20221 min read

Fjälls-teaser.

Hello world. The right to put up your tent almost everywhere in Sweden is called "allemansrätten”, which roughly translates to...