Ludvik Baksaas is a self-taught photographer based in Oslo, Norway. He is known for both his fine art personal projects and high-profile commissions. Since the age of 19, Ludvik’s work has been consistently sought out by several prominent advertising clients, including Pepsi, Subaru, Tennis Channel, Fiven, Oneco, Nocco, Arc'teryx, Vy, Toyota, the International Mathematical Olympiad, and many others. He has photographed several recognizable faces, including Alan Walker, Diplo, Casper Ruud, and Girl in Red.

 

His curiosity for different ways of living has taken him deep into unfamiliar territories, reaching as far as the rural heartlands of Iran. A journey he first made as a teenager would later become the catalyst for his return, this time to document the aftermath of Mahsa Jina Amini’s murder. As Iran erupted in chaotic protests—led by women defying mandatory hijab laws in a fight for freedom and their own choice—"Welcome to Chahar Mahaal" was born. Amid this turmoil, the project captures the resilience of the Iranian people, from the enduring spirit of the Bakhtiari tribe to the conflicted perspective of a government spy.

 

Most recently, he was commissioned by Greenpeace to document a landmark climate lawsuit in Norway’s Supreme Court. In a historic victory, Greenpeace and Natur og Ungdom (Young Friends of the Earth Norway) successfully sued the Norwegian state for failing to evaluate the global climate and environmental impact of three major oil fields in the North Sea—Breidablikk, Tyrving, and Yggdrasil. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the environmental organizations, ordering the government to halt production in these oil fields.

 

Arc'teryx, Vy, and Toyota gave him full creative freedom to produce artistic commercial work. He approached each commissioned project individually, but with a shared principle: to photograph their high-end luxury brands within Norway’s dramatic natural contrasts—and to showcase the unique experiences his country offers beyond the reach of light pollution. From riding dog sleds across glaciers, to driving through waterfalls, and hitchhiking beneath the northern lights, the midnight sun, and shooting stars, his imagery reveals the sublime power and quiet serenity of nature. Through this poetic duality and distinct visual style, each campaign became not just a product showcase, but a visual exploration of the balance between chaos and calm in the wild—a spiritual love letter to his homeland.

 

Working with Lima Foto, Ludvik photographed over 150,000 corporate headshots, featuring Swedish politicians, Danish first responders, and students from all over northern Europe. He collaborated with Meny and documented agriculture and rehabilitation methods at Bastøy Island Prison Farm. At age 20, he was selected for the Horten Cultural Scholarship for his work as a humanitarian photographer.