Christiane Baumgart is a photographer and director specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. She works internationally for magazines, brands, and celebrities, blending a bold visual language with a strong creative stance. Known for her high-energy editorials and authentic campaigns, her aesthetic merges emotion with concept—whether in the studio, on the street, or on custom-designed sets.
“I’m drawn to what feels real—faces with stories, looks with edge, and moments that aren’t overly polished,” says Christiane, who will be presenting her work in person at the SHOWCASE during UPDATE-25-BERLIN. Her portfolio includes productions for brands such as Adidas, Adobe, Beiersdorf, Nike, L’Oréal, Maybelline, and Sony. She has photographed personalities like Lena Gercke, Leni Klum, Lena Meyer-Landrut, and Guido Maria Kretschmer. Her work has appeared in leading publications including VOGUE, ELLE, and Harper’s Bazaar.
In 2025, Christiane founded AKARI STUDIOS—a creative production company for photography, film, and concept development. With a strong network of creatives, she leads projects for agencies, brands, and cultural figures across fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Before her career in photography, Christiane worked as a marketing expert in the industry—a background that continues to influence her conceptual and production approach today.
As a speaker and mentor, she regularly appears at industry events, gives workshops, organizes community-focused gatherings, and advises emerging creatives on launching their freelance careers.
About CHRISTIANE BAUMGART
Christiane Baumgart is a photographer and director specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Since 2019, she has worked internationally for magazines, brands, and personalities – with a style that combines powerful imagery with a clear attitude. Known for her energetic editorials and authentic campaigns, she builds on an aesthetic that combines emotion and concept – whether in the studio, on the street, or on specially staged sets.
"I'm attracted to the real thing – faces with a story, looks with edge, and moments that aren't polished," says Christiane. Her portfolio includes productions for brands such as Adidas, Adobe, Beiersdorf, Nike, L'Oréal, Maybelline, and Sony. Celebrities such as Lena Gercke, Leni Klum, Lena Meyer-Landrut, and Guido Maria Kretschmer have already appeared in front of her camera. Her work has appeared in magazines such as VOGUE, ELLE, and Harper's Bazaar.
In 2025, she founded AKARI STUDIOS – a creative production company for photography, film, and conceptual work. With a solid network of creative professionals, she realizes projects for agencies, brands, and personalities from the fashion, beauty, and culture sectors. Before her photography career, Christiane worked as a marketing expert in the industry – an experience that continues to shape her concepts and productions. As a speaker and mentor, she regularly participates in conferences, gives workshops, organizes events, and advises young creatives on starting their own businesses.
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