Peter Schön is a graduate in the field of Snow and Avalanche Research. His capacity as an avalanche technician, mountain guide and leader of ski excursions frequently takes him to Norway. It was his love for the mountains that inspired his interest in photography. Working predominantly in black and white, Schön focuses much of his attention on the mountains of the Caucasus. He also pursues personal long-term projects, including multiple series on the internally displaced refugees of Armenia and Georgia.