Kilian Amrehn

Personal Branding Photography Cologne

Portraits for founders, speakers and everyone whose face stands for something.

Woman with white hair in a pinstripe suit, chin resting on her hand, personal branding photography Cologne

If you stand for an idea, a company or a cause, people meet you through a picture first. On your website, on LinkedIn, in a conference programme, next to an interview. That picture should look like you and no one else.

I photograph founders, speakers, coaches and freelancers in Cologne the way I photograph artists: with time, with directed and sometimes coloured light, and with an eye for what makes you you.

You get a series for every channel: a clear portrait for press and profiles, pictures with room for text for your website and talks, and a few that tell more.

In a studio, at your office, in your workshop or outdoors in Cologne. Beforehand we talk about what you stand for and where the pictures are going.

Tell me what you have in mind.

Examples

Woman with buzz-cut blonde hair pulling a black turtleneck up to her nose, in front of a turquoise wall, 2020, photographed by Kilian Amrehn Portraits → Bearded man with a cigarette in the corner of his mouth, tweed coat and scarf against a dark wooden wall, black and white, 2018, photographed by Kilian Amrehn Portraits → Bianca Berding, presenter, seated in a cream one-shoulder satin top against a pale blue backdrop, hand in her hair, 2025, photographed by Kilian Amrehn Bianca Berding → Man with grey hair and full beard, cigarette in his mouth, dark denim jacket with fur collar, black and white, 2018, photographed by Kilian Amrehn Portraits →

How a shoot works

  1. IdeaYou tell me what the pictures are for. If you already have something in mind, a Pinterest moodboard is the quickest way to show me. If not, we develop the idea together from the start.
  2. PlanningWe settle on location, light, clothes and accessories. Studio, outdoors or at your place. Hair, make-up and styling can join if you like.
  3. ShootA typical portrait shoot takes three hours. We take the time it needs for the pictures to look like you.
  4. SelectionYou get every picture unedited to choose from. I retouch your favourites.

Questions

How are your pictures different from a business headshot?

I learned how light is set in fashion, campaigns and advertising. So I can go anywhere from high gloss to fine art. Especially in personal branding, it is exciting not to look like the hundredth business portrait in a suit.

Do you also shoot at offices or on stage?

Yes. I photograph people anywhere, at your workplace or during a talk too.

How much does a shoot cost?

The focused shoot is three hours with ten retouched pictures included. The intensive shoot is five hours with fifteen. You can add more pictures at any time. All prices are in the price list.

How long does a shoot take?

From two hours for two or three different set-ups. A typical portrait shoot takes three hours. Depending on location, light and scope, it can also be a full day.

When do I get the pictures?

That depends on how busy I am. If there is a deadline, I meet it.

What can I use the pictures for?

Press, social media and your website are always included at no extra cost. If the pictures are to be sold or used on large advertising spaces, we talk about licensing.

Can you bring hair, make-up and styling?

If you like. I work with hair and make-up artists and stylists I can bring in. You are also welcome to get ready yourself.

What should I wear?

We decide that beforehand, together with location and light. Reference pictures from your moodboard help most.

I’m really not photogenic. Will it still work?

The media show us a pretty boring idea of what beautiful looks like. Not fitting it is no reason to feel bad. Every person carries a great deal of beauty. That is exactly what we look for.

See also

Tell me what you have in mind.