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Daisy Gilardini is based in Lugano, Ticino, the sunshine state of Switzerland. She started taking photography seriously during her first trip to India in 1989 and since then has visited more than 65 countries with camera in hand. She fell in love with Antarctica during her first trip there in 1997 and since then has spent most of her time photographing the Polar Regions.

Daisy’s images have been published internationally in leading magazines and organizations, such as National Geographic, Smithsonian, BBC Wildlife, Nature’s Best, Audubon, The Telegraph, Outdoor Photography, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund, among many others.

Her work received awards at the most prestigious international photo contests such as the “IPA International Photography Award”, “BBC Wildlife photographer of the year”, “Photography Master Award”, “Travel Photography of the Year” and “Nature’s Best”.

Her passion for the natural world has grown into a lifelong commitment to disseminate conservation messages and inspire others to respect and preserve our fragile planet.

She strongly believes in the education of younger generations, impressionable minds that will one day become the decision-makers of the future.In 2008 under the patronage of the International Polar Year and in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, her work on Polar Regions and global warming issues was shaped into a solo educational exhibit aimed at young people.The exhibition has been successfully displayed in various indoor and outdoor venues in Switzerland and now Daisy is hoping to take this exhibition around Europe and abroad.

For her dedication in environmental issues, in fall 2009,  Daisy  has been accepted as a member of the Emerging League of iLCP the International League of Conservation Photographers,

For Daisy, photography means extreme adventure:

“Being a nature and animal lover, I always choose remote destinations. The mystery of these wild places, the force of nature and isolation from civilization combined with extreme adventure, are simply irresistible for me. As a woman I’ve never been fussy and I have the ability to adapt to any surroundings. In my mind, logistical or physical difficulties pale in comparison to the beauty of the places I visit.”

“My photographs come from the heart. I love the Natural World and the joy that being there brings. This passion has grown into a lifelong commitment to educate and inspire others with the hope to help conserving our fragile Planet.”