At age 35, Kristian Bogner is one of the youngest photographers in his class. His credo is about ultimate positivity, passion and taking his technical expertise in photography to the extreme. This internationally award winning Commercial Photographer is well acclaimed and has been Commercial Photographer of the Year for Canada for the last two consecutive years. Kristian is also 2-time recipient of Photographer of the Year for Alberta, 4-time Photographer of the Year for Canada Finalist and winner of numerous other awards for best fashion, best sports, best illustrative, and best scenic images in Canada. Recent awards include best sports image in an international competition of North America vs Asia, where he won a piece of the great wall of China and best photography in a corporate brochure for Canada. Kristian has also had many of his images selected to be part of the prestigious Canadian National Archives.
Kristian is the third generation of photographers in his family. His grandfather, Nikolai, a famous master photographer from Germany, was a respected friend of Ernest Leitz (Leica), and his work was displayed for Leica at Photokina, Germany. Kristian’s father, Thies and mother, Audrey are both master photographers in Ontario. With the opportunity to learn from some of the top photographers in the world since he was a young child and a natural aptitude towards computers and photography, Kristian started his own business at the age of 16, offering photography, digital imaging and design services. A few years later Kristian realized the opportunities of the West and fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. In 1997 he moved his company to Alberta which became the spark for his now flourishing career.
Kristian’s work has found a great range of media. His work has been published in catalogues, books, billboards, magazines, web, ad campaigns and television commercials. His images of nature, wildlife, lifestyle, fashion, professional sports and fine homes have been featured in many international magazines including the Robb Report, Time magazine, Homes of Grandeur, Golf Digest, Dreamhouse, Canadian Geographic, Powder Magazine, Besthomes and Ski Canada to name a few. Kristian’s images can also be seen in many of Nikon Canada’s television and print ads, featured at their trade shows and Kristian is often a speaker at their largest shows in Canada.
Kristian has a great relationship with Nikon and has used their Cameras and lenses his entire life. “My Nikon gear has never failed me through the most gruelling of challenges.” Kristian has recently tested his Nikon equipment in Northern Africa, photographing for a movie and on a two week river expedition in the Tundra. “My style is very illustrative, I need the ability to shoot quickly, and have the capability to have sharp images with vivid, accurate colours. Nikon Digital cameras allow me to achieve those results without compromise.”
Kristian is primarily a high-end commercial photographer, shooting developments, annual reports, fashion, architecture, scenics, and lifestyle oriented imagery across North America. Recent work includes World Class projects like Deerfoot Meadows in Calgary, helping to launch their new fashion district and Bayview Luxury Residences in Victoria, British Columbia.
One of Kristian’s passions is shooting professional sports. “It is thrilling to get the shot when there is only one instant to get it, and you have to be on. If you want to create something ultra-creative the stakes are even higher.” Kristian has found great inspiration in shooting many world class athletes including Olympic Gold Speedskating Medalist Catriona Lemay Doan and the top Woman Freeskier in the World, Aleisha Cline. He has been invited to cover the Olympics, World Cup, and many elite sporting events throughout his career. “The athletes inspire me, because they are passionate, full of heart, strive for technical perfection, and are focused, driven and disciplined. They push their limits to the extreme and conquer their fears to achieve greatness.”
Nature, Wildlife and Fashion are also major sources of inspiration in Kristian’s work. “The beauty around us is incredible; it is such a gift for me to be able to capture it and share my colourful perspective with others.” Kristian currently lives in the Rocky Mountains, in the town of Canmore, Alberta. “The mountains give me balance and keep me refreshed, passionate, connected and in flow.”
Kristian’s new on-line store is now available at www.kristianbogner.com featuring many of his works and growing each day. “The store is an exciting new venue for me to share my work.” “It will be a place to celebrate the majesty of the Rockies, and to showcase other special collections from my travels.”
Kristian Bogner has positioned himself to consistently produce award winning photography and digital imaging by combining the latest in technology with generations of experience and creativity. Kristian’s passion for life, nature, sports, travel and of course, photography, always keeps him striving for perfection.
