Jānis Paļulis is a professional photographer based in Bauska, Latvia with 16 years of experience, on Pro Portfolio. Browse the portfolio below and get in touch directly.
I am a nature and landscape photographer from Latvia with more than 15 years of experience. My work has been recognized multiple times in international competitions, including winning the title of Latvian winner at the Sony World Photography Awards twice, as well as being named Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2024. My photographs capture the natural beauty of the Nordic countries, the night sky, and unique moments in nature, and my work has been published and used in international projects and collaborations with brands such as Sony, Samsung, Huawei, Tet, Latvenergo, Xiaomi, UPM, and other major brands.
Portfolio
A lone tree stands in a misty field beneath a dramatic night sky, where the Milky Way stretches across the left and vivid pink and green auroras glow on the right.A misty sunrise or sunset over a forested horizon with a large orange sun peeking behind silhouetted evergreen trees. Two birds fly across the hazy, warm-toned sky as soft pink and teal tones create a calm, atmospheric landscape scene.A large orange moon rises behind bare trees in a snowy, foggy field at twilight. The cool blue landscape contrasts with the warm lunar glow in this atmospheric landscape scene.A brown cow stands in a lush green field beneath a dramatic double rainbow arching across a stormy sky, captured in a wide landscape style.An aerial landscape shows a small church with a red roof and white steeple standing on a grassy rise above fog-covered fields and autumn trees under a clear blue sky.A lone tree stands silhouetted in a misty field beneath a glowing orange horizon and a star-filled sky with the Milky Way arching overhead, captured in a long-exposure landscape style.A snow-covered field with tire tracks leads to a small wooden cabin with a snow-laden roof under a starry night sky. Vibrant pink, magenta and green aurora borealis glow above a tree line, creating a dramatic winter landscape scene.A frost-covered tree stands alone in a snowy field under a dramatic orange sky, illuminated by a bright spotlight from above, creating a moody landscape scene.Aerial landscape photograph of a small wooden cabin with a snow-covered roof nestled among frosted pine and deciduous trees at the edge of a frozen field. Warm golden-orange sunrise light illuminates the snow-laden treetops against a deep blue twilight sky, creating a serene winter mood.A vibrant aurora borealis in purple and green illuminates a starry night sky above a calm lake, with the lights reflected perfectly in the water. Silhouetted trees line the distant shore under a deep blue twilight, creating a serene landscape astrophotography scene.An aerial landscape view shows a long straight road cutting through a dense forest with autumn-colored trees under a dramatic double rainbow arching across a cloudy sky.A lone illuminated tree stands in a dark field beside a reflective puddle, its branches glowing under a star-filled night sky with a vivid purple nebula visible above.A solitary green tree stands in the center of a bright yellow rapeseed field under a dramatic, dark storm cloud shelf with rain falling at the horizon. The wide landscape shows flat farmland, distant trees and a moody, contrasty sky, captured in a natural landscape style.Dark, turbulent ocean waves crash under a dramatic sky with golden light breaking through heavy clouds, creating a moody seascape scene.Two small orange-capped mushrooms stand on moss in a dark, lush forest setting with ferns and soft bokeh in the background. The low, moody light illuminates the caps from within, creating a gentle glow against deep greens in a macro nature photograph.A landscape photograph of rolling green fields under a dramatic sky with glowing orange clouds at sunset, featuring two parallel tire tracks cutting through the crops toward distant trees on the horizon.A long-exposure landscape captures a glowing waterfall cascading over dark rocks beneath a vibrant green aurora borealis stretching across a starry night sky over a hilly, treeless terrain.A glowing orange moon hangs above a misty field at twilight, with faint tree silhouettes emerging from the fog under a dark blue sky.Two small mushrooms with glowing yellow undersides grow from moss beside fallen autumn leaves in a dark forest, with soft bokeh light in the background.Close-up of golden catkins hanging from bare tree branches, illuminated by warm backlighting against a soft, blurred background with circular bokeh highlights.A low-angle landscape shot shows golden wheat rows stretching toward a bright sunrise over a misty horizon, with dramatic clouds and warm light illuminating the field.A solitary evergreen tree stands at the end of a grassy dirt path between plowed fields under a dramatic sunset sky of red, orange, purple and blue clouds. The misty horizon and vibrant light create a moody landscape scene.Two silhouetted pine trees stand in a misty field as the sun sets behind them, casting a warm orange glow across layered clouds and creating a serene landscape scene.A dramatic landscape shows multiple lightning bolts striking across a turbulent teal and orange sky above a dark treeline, with their light reflecting on rippling water in the foreground.A landscape photograph captures a vivid aurora borealis with green, white, and red curtains over a starry night sky, above a foggy treeline and a winding road.An aerial landscape captures a calm lake surrounded by dense forest, with a small island of autumn-colored trees at its center reflecting in the still water under a cloudy sky.A lone tree stands in a misty field beneath a vast night sky filled with stars and the Milky Way, captured in a serene landscape astrophotography style.A solitary evergreen tree stands silhouetted against a sunrise over low fog, the sun glowing behind its branches. The mist blankets the foreground in soft pink-orange light under a gradient twilight sky, creating a serene landscape scene.A lone evergreen tree stands silhouetted in a misty field beneath a star-filled night sky, with the Milky Way arching overhead and a soft orange glow along the horizon in a landscape astrophotography scene.
Total solar eclipse 2026 Spain
A solar eclipse glows through clouds above a silhouetted boat carrying several people on calm water, with dark hills in the distance and golden light reflecting on the surface.A total solar eclipse hangs in a dark sky, the moon fully covering the sun with a bright corona glowing around its edges and faint clouds drifting nearby.A crescent sun hangs low in an orange sky above layered mountains, with birds flying across its glow and two sailboats silhouetted on shimmering water below, captured in a serene landscape style.A sun sets over calm water, casting a golden reflection across gentle ripples toward distant mountains under a cloudy sky.A sailboat floats on calm water as a crescent sun sets behind layered mountains, casting a golden reflection across the surface under an orange sky.A partial solar eclipse appears as a bright crescent over a silhouetted mountain range at sunset, with an orange-pink sky and dark clouds above. The golden light reflects on calm water in the foreground where a small sailboat is silhouetted, creating a dramatic landscape nature scene.A partial solar eclipse hangs in a hazy, golden sky above silhouetted mountains and calm water. A small motorboat with a canopy and several silhouetted people is on the lake, with one person standing in the water beside the outboard motor, the sun’s reflection glittering on the surface.A total solar eclipse glows in a dark sky above a small boat with several people on calm water, with silhouetted hills in the distance; landscape and event photography.
Additional details
Experience16 years
Shooting locationOutdoor
Sensor / formatFull frame
Gear brandSony
LanguagesLatvian, English, Russian
✓ Own gear✓ Works on location✓ Available for work abroad✓ Teaches photo courses
