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.

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...

Melissa Schäfer

Jul 13, 20221 min read

Breathe.

When your chest feels tight, when your mind wanders around and can't hold a thought - go and sit in nature. In my case - walk, breathe in...

Melissa Schäfer

Jul 9, 20221 min read

We published our first book! 2019/2020

We travel past mountains, beautiful fjords and enormous glaciers, over the seemingly endless pack-ice of the Arctic Ocean and close to...