Svein O. is a photographer based in Aalesund – Norway. He started practicing the art of photography in the middle of the 1990s, and has been dedicated to it ever since. This has now given him more than 30 years of experience in a wide range of categories. Since 2005 he has worked as a professional sports- and press photographer, covering hundreds of sports events and lots of news stories. In addition to sports, the photographer also passionately explores photography through personal projects, and he has been taking art classes at the University of Oslo to learn more about the art history and the great artists who shaped both modern and traditional art.
For more than 20 years Svein O. has covered sports and news for NTB, Norways leading photo agency, delivering more than 41.000 images and world wide publishing.
In his personal projects he is exploring his surroundings through photography and writing, and has publish two books. The latest published book was Poetgraphy vol. 1 – Beyond The Obvious.
One of many highlights in his sport photography career so far has been covering the UEFA Champions League Finals in Budapest in 2026 between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal and in 2024 between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in London as well as the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia and FIFA World Cup 2019 U-21 in Poland.
Another highlight has been following Erling Braut Haaland from his years in Molde FK, to his international break through with the 9 goal show versus Honduras in the U-21 World Cup, and then his home debut for Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park. A home debut where he scored two goals in front of the famous Yellow Wall.
