BIO

Kai Wiechmann was born in Cologne, Germany.
As the son of a motor journalist he became intrigued by the black and white rally photographs of the 60's and started taking pictures at the age of 11. He got into car photography in his early 20s and then studied photography and film design where he focused on themes revolving around global youth culture.

In 1997 Kai moved to London and started shooting fashion and portraits for lifestyle magazines.

Advertising work followed soon and intensified in 2000 when he moved to New York.
From conceptional, location based photography, his photographic views shifted towards a more personal and dynamic approach, trying to capturing the fleeting element in our lives.

As much as transformation is a natural ingredient in creative work, Kai believes that the constants that have stayed with his work are a cinematic atmosphere and a sense of anticipation.

EXHIBITIONS

NO CONFINES.

London 2000

PYMCA EXHIBITION.

New York 2001

BROTHERHOOD.

London 2001

WHA-HAPPEN

SOLO EXHIBITION.
Berlin 2008

AWARDS

AENNE BIERMANN AWARD.

recognition
Germany 1995

BBF AWARD.

Germany 1997

ADC AWARD.

New York 2001

on Kai Wiechmann

Kai has an amazing amount of energy and enthusiasm. On the VW campaign we worked on, he spent three days running between the camera and the cars making small technical adjustments as the weather kept changing. German know-how with a great understated sense of humour. Much like VW. The final shots were amazing.
-Steve Wioland, Art Director, DDB London

His promotional pieces were my first introduction to his work. What stood out was his excellent use of subject placement in his photographs and how he conveys a sense of humor in everyday situations. Each subject maintains a certain rhythm, a sort of relaxed anticipation. I also like the way he mixes the formality of portraiture with different environments and available colors, and then fuses these elements to compose each image. Kai's photographs will pull you in immediately and demand that you spend some time with them. It will be time well spent.
-Zana Woods, Sr. Photo Editor, Wired Magazine

We did this unbridled shoot for Panasonic on a really crazy schedule. The shoot was hilarious, and Kais patience and enthusiasm profound.
Kai made it look easy.
-Jenny Read, Sr. Producer, Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners NYC

Kai has a rare ability to think conceptually whilst also being hands-on. We have worked together on numerous location and studio based projects including: The Las Vegas desert, a guerilla style road shoot in the New Jersey suburbs and creating beautiful abstract shapes in studio. What all these stories have in common is great production and great photography whilst holding on to concepts and the need to communicate through pictures. He is an outstanding creative.
-Ash Gibson, Creative Director, Men's Health U.K.