Russ Kientsch
London
Russ Kientsch
London
I have over 30 years experience in the creative industry, in the early 80's I partnered in the then top fashion illustration Agency in London 'Briefs' after I had been working as an illustrator myself for several years, for companies such as Audi Volkswagen and the German Archaeological institute. I then chose to use my graphic design skills and soon became Creative Director of the top contract publishing company in the UK 'Premier Magazines' publishers of magazines for British Airways and other Blue Chip clients. During this time i used my skills in graphics and photography with immeasurable success, constructing powerful brands for client magazines and powerful photographic imagery in support. It was at this time that i started shooting fashion and Beauty. After several years and a love of diving i began shooting underwater Fashion which has become my passion. I recently shot the underwater fashion project for Germanys Next Top Model in the 2013 series. I love to shoot beauty and still life including food and i enjoy shooting architecture and interiors which I have done for many hotel resorts including the Armani Dubai, Six Senses resorts in Oman and Vietnam, Per Aquum group in the Maldives, Park Hyatt and Viceroy in the Maldives and the Westin Abu Dhabi and editorial for Harpers Bazaar Interiors Inside out and many other editorial titles. I was approached by Gulf News Media to mentor the photography team as Head of Photography, specialising in shooting fashion and interiors and bringing the standard up to an international level on their portfolio of magazines. I am passionate for photography, i also Sculpt and paint with several Hotels and private clients commissioning and buying my work...