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ABOUT KRISTIAN SCHMIDT
BIOGRAPHY
Kristian started his career in Japan by founding Kamisol, a video production company, producing over 150 videos and gaining two Grammy awards
Born in New York, raised in Paris and growing up in Tokyo, he has a unique set of creative influences to draw upon, expanding his vision beyond normal artistic constraints
Kristian has developed a unique style that focuses on the use of dramatic juxtaposition and opposites to create stunning and enigmatic images. In recent years Kristian’s photography has been on exhibition at some of the most prestigious venues worldwide including Milk Studios in New York City, Art Basel Miami, the Cannes Film Festival, Opera Gallery London and Art Monaco.
His wildlife imagery has lead to work on the enormously successful films, Jurassic Park and Black Panther, whilst his Whale Shark Fine Art series has appeared in over 200 publications worldwide.





AWARDS
2022
Moncao Fashion Week
Photographer of the year
EXHIBITIONS
2022
2018
Milk Studios NYC

2014/15/16
Art Basel Miami
2014
Cannes Film Festivali
2013
Smithsonian Institute Washington
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