Nikolai von Bismarck is a renowned photographer and filmmaker based in London. He is best known for his striking portraits of celebrities, musicians, and other public figures.
Born in Germany in 1985, Nikolai was raised in a family of artists and photographers. His father was a professional photographer and his mother was an artist. From an early age, Nikolai was exposed to the world of art and photography, which inspired him to pursue a career in the field.
At the age of 18, Nikolai moved to London to study photography at the University of Westminster. During his studies, he developed an interest in portraiture and began taking pictures of friends and family members. After graduating with honors, he began working as a freelance photographer for various publications including Vogue, GQ, and The New York Times Magazine.
In 2010, Nikolai released his first book titled “Portraits” which featured some of his most iconic images from his early career. The book was met with critical acclaim and helped launch him into the spotlight as one of the most sought-after portrait photographers in the world.
Since then, Nikolai has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in music including Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Rihanna, Adele, Taylor Swift and many more. He has also directed several music videos for artists such as Coldplay and Florence + The Machine. In addition to this work he has also collaborated with fashion designers such as Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood on campaigns for their collections.
In recent years Nikolai has become increasingly involved in philanthropic work through his photography projects which have focused on raising awareness about social issues such as poverty and homelessness around the world.
Nikolai von Bismarck is widely regarded as one of the most influential portrait photographers working today due to his unique style that combines elements from both traditional portraiture techniques with modern digital technology. His work continues to inspire generations of aspiring photographers around the world who strive to capture powerful images that tell stories about people’s lives.