Ruedi Mosimann grew up on a small farm in Switzerland. After an apprenticeship as a fitter and turner, he worked as an engineer specialising in precision mechanics. In 2002 he moved to the Motueka Valley and since 2012 Ruedi has been a member of Friends of Flora where he enjoys the company of great volunteers and the unique flora and fauna of the project area. Over the years his interest in photography grew, leading him to join the newly formed Motueka Camera Club in 2009. Later he joined the Photographic Society of New Zealand and received multiple regional awards.