Kevin Krautgartner.
born in Schwelm, Germany, is a visionary photographer whose aerial perspectives redefine landscapes as abstract art. Now based in Wuppertal, he graduated from Dortmund’s University of Applied Sciences in photography and graphic design, shaping his love for geometric forms and vivid colors. Using helicopters and planes, Krautgartner captures nature’s fleeting patterns—think Seychelles’ coasts in Tropical Dream or Australia’s Tidal Paintings, where tides carve ephemeral designs. His work, often shot at a 90-degree angle, transforms earth into painterly compositions, revealing roads, rivers, and fields only upon closer look.
His series like In Full Bloom, showcasing Dutch tulip fields, or Water.Colors, an odyssey of fluid landscapes, highlight nature’s fragile beauty. Krautgartner’s global travels fuel his art, earning him awards like the 2018 Epson Pano Award for Highest Scoring Aerial Image. Exhibited internationally, from LUMAS galleries to magazines, his prints on Hahnemühle paper or acrylic glass captivate with detail and depth. Beyond commissions, he pours passion into personal projects, planning future books and shows.
Krautgartner’s work isn’t just visual—it’s a meditation on humanity’s mark on earth, blending surreal abstraction with environmental awareness. He teaches workshops, sharing his craft, and continues exploring uncharted terrains from above. Currently, he’s delving into urban aerials, merging man-made structures with nature’s rhythms. His photography invites us to see our world anew, a canvas of endless wonder and delicate balance, always one flight away from discovery.
