Ron Kuhwede
Leipzig, Germany
Portrait photography with presence, atmosphere, and narrative depth
I’m a photographer based in Leipzig, Germany, with over 20 years of experience in portrait and staged photography. My work often emerges where personality becomes visible and presence can be felt – whether in documentary series, carefully composed editorials, or emotionally charged portraits.
What drives me: revealing the human behind the surface.
What I aim for: imagery that resonates beyond the moment.
My photographs have been featured in exhibitions across Europe and published in a range of international magazines – including POLITICO, GOAL, and Cover. Depending on the assignment, I work both conceptually and in a reportage style – but always with the same goal: to create images that last.
2022 - EPEX Espania Photo Award: „free topic“ 1st place, 2020 - Portrait Live Award, „black and white“: 4. place, 2015 - CEWE/NIKON „I AM DIFFERENT“ 1. Platz, 2014 - manfrotto Fotowettbewerb „Fotokunst“ 1. Platz, 2014 - fotoforum award 4/14 – Top 10, 2014 - One eyeland award – Bronze “Fineart Nudes”, 2014 - DOCMA-Award 2014 „Rollenbilder“ 6. Platz, 2014 - Sigma Fotowettbewerb „Menschen“ 5. Platz, 2013 - One eyeland award – Silver „Fineart Nudes“, 2012 - FOTOTEST 5/12 – 3. Platz, 2012 - Sonderpreis der Gesellschaft für Fotografie, 2012 - European Fine Art Photograph 2011 – Finalist, 2012 - Preis vom „Deutschen Verband für Fotografie“, 2011 - Best of Photography 2011 – 3. Platz, 2009 - Deutschlands bester Fotograf: 1. Platz Akt, 2006 - Canon „Profi Photo Gallery“ 2. Platz in Runde 3
- Editorial
- Interview
- Portrait
