Sur nus
Gian Giovanoli
It all started at Lake Sils
Having grown up in the quiet village of Sils Maria, Gian found his love for photography at the shore of Lake Sils. When he bought his first camera, he became passionate about the beauty that resides in every moment in the Engadine valley.
After receiving more and more requests for different shootings, Gian started his career as a commercial photographer specialized on fashion, sports, architecture and still-life. He lended his photography skills to various customers, magazines and well-known companies. Whilst working full-time for over 10 years for different projects, Gian became aware of his real passion: Although there was still a large demand, he wanted to stay true to his roots and do more what he loves to do – landscape photography.
Armed with additional know-how, he launched his own gallery in Pontresina in 2017, which he moved to St. Moritz in 2020. Gian's work is known for impressive large format landscape photography in small editions, different fusion works of the alpine culture that surrounds him but also documentary photography of nomadic herders far away from the Engadine.
Laura Hendry
Back where I belong
Laura is a mountain girl through and through. Born and raised in beautiful Sedrun, she knows how to tie her hiking shoes. When she was not hiking or skiing, Laura spent her free time often at the silk-screen-printing company of her parents. Many times, Laura had to help out in the small family business. What she loved the most at this job, was to work with her hands and beautify different textiles and other advertising materials.
Despite of her creative skills she decided to do a commercial apprenticeship. The following years she worked for different companies as an assistant to the CEO and management assistant and completed her Bachelor of Business Administration.
And then Gian came along. During the beginnings Laura lived in Zurich and came almost every weekend in the Engadine. After spending three years in the city Laura started to miss the fresh mountain air, the beautiful alps and the skiing slopes. So, she asked herself “should I stay, or should I go?” The answer was “go!”. Since summer 2022 she took over Gian’s gallery. From welcoming and advising clients to dry mounting and framing photographs, she is handling everything that happens after Gian pushes his camera button.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at L'ATELIER!
