Niko Neithardt

“A portrait with a person should show the relationship between the model and the photographer. And you should be able to see that the model has a good feeling and can let herself be free.”

 
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Intercru: Where are you from? Where do you live and work now?

Niko: I’m from Heidelberg, it’s a really pretty and romantic city in Germany. Here is where I lost my heart ;)

What kind of emotions do you look for in your photos?

At first I try to create real memories. When I take photos for myself I love to remember the time with my friends and family. And when I go out for other people, I love to create memories for them, like for a wedding in order to document their good time.

And when I do commercial stuff, I copy this feeling in these photos. And of course it should release a good and warm feeling :)

 
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For you, what makes the perfect photo?

It depends what kind of photo it is.

A portrait with a person should show the relationship between the model and the photographer. And you should be able to see that the model has a good feeling and can let herself be free.

In news or documentary photography, I like when nobody recognizes that a camera was there.

What do you do to find inspiration for your photography?

I get my dose of  inspiration from the people who surrounding me. I’m connected everyday with creative people from music and art scene.

 
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

Be humble.

Who are your favorite accounts on Instagram right now?

@dna.collective

 
 
 

Niko Neithardt is a Heidelberg-based portrait photographer. To see more of his photography, follow his work on Instagram @niko.neithardt.

 
 

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