Kirsten Bruening

Based near Cologne, Germany, Kirsten Bruening is a dedicated photographer whose artistic journey began in childhood with the exploration of analogue techniques. Following a fifteen-year hiatus, she returned to the craft with a renewed focus on the expressive power of light and shadow, particularly within nature, portraiture, and wildlife photography. Currently pursuing formal studies to further refine her technical expertise, she continues to develop a distinct aesthetic that captures the emotional depth of her subjects.

📍 Cologne, Germany
Camera Equipment:
She uses Nikon D800 and D5300 camera bodies. Her lens collection includes various Nikkor, Sigma, Tamron, and Yongnuo optics ranging from 18mm to 300mm.
Best Achievements, Educational Background, and Exhibitions:
Kirsten Bruening is a recognized award winner, having received the Photo of the Day distinction. She also completed a thesis titled The Timeless Art of Monochrome.

Some of Kirsten Bruening's Most Popular Award Achievements

Flirting Flamingos by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Flirting Flamingos by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.9/100
Sep 1, 2025
Some See a Weed by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Some See a Weed by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.3/100
Jun 1, 2025
Early Bird by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Early Bird by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 73.7/100
Mar 1, 2025
Old Days Pass Away by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Old Days Pass Away by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 78.6/100
Feb 1, 2025
There is Always a Story by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER
Shades of Grey by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Shades of Grey by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.3/100
Sep 10, 2022
Two Friends by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Two Friends by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 74.2/100
Jun 3, 2022
Into the Light by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Into the Light by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.8/100
Jun 1, 2022
Shadows by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Shadows by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.6/100
May 28, 2022
Time Flies by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Time Flies by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76.4/100
May 26, 2022
A Moment for Eternity by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

A Moment for Eternity by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.9/100
May 24, 2022
The Joy of Making Memories by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER
Daylight by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Daylight by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.1/100
Apr 28, 2022
Autumn by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Autumn by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76.1/100
Apr 7, 2022
A Delight for the Eye by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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The Way of Light by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

The Way of Light by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 72.8/100
Apr 5, 2022
The Way Old Friends Do by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Rainy Days by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Rainy Days by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.8/100
Mar 29, 2022
Yes You Can! by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Yes You Can! by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 71.4/100
Mar 3, 2022
Winter Dreams by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Winter Dreams by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76/100
Feb 16, 2022
Bridges to Nowhere by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Bridges to Nowhere by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 73.5/100
Feb 14, 2022
Symmetry by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Symmetry by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 72.1/100
Feb 12, 2022
Tragedy by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Tragedy by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 73.8/100
Dec 30, 2021
Every Child Is an Artist by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Attracted by the Light by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Never Waste Time by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Never Waste Time by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.9/100
Nov 16, 2021
Hope for a Better Time by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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When Fairy Tales Come True by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Miracles Happen by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Miracles Happen by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 70.4/100
Nov 10, 2021
Friendship by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Friendship by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75/100
Nov 8, 2021
Beautiful Flowers by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Beautiful Flowers by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 72.6/100
Oct 24, 2021
Fairy Tales by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Fairy Tales by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 72.1/100
Oct 14, 2021
Are You Afraid of Death? by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER
Nature Always Wears the Color of the Spirit by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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A Kind of Magic by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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A Kind of Magic by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 79.1/100
Sep 10, 2021
The Entry by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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The Entry by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.4/100
Aug 31, 2021
In the End by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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In the End by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 78.9/100
Aug 5, 2021
From the Past to the Future by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Calm by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Calm by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77/100
Aug 1, 2021
A Journey to Paris by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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A Journey to Paris by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 78.1/100
Jul 20, 2021
The Never Ending Journey by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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From the Past to the Present by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Blue Flowers by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Blue Flowers by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76.9/100
Jul 7, 2021
Memories by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Memories by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 71.2/100
May 24, 2021
Blue Colors by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Blue Colors by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76.9/100
Feb 25, 2021
A Little Friend by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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A Little Friend by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76.9/100
Feb 17, 2021
The Loneliness by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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The Loneliness by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.2/100
Feb 15, 2021
Experimenting Low Key by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Experimenting Low Key by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 70.3/100
Jan 11, 2021
The Magic of Black and White by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Tears in Heaven by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Tears in Heaven by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.5/100
Nov 12, 2020
Simplicity by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Simplicity by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.7/100
Nov 7, 2020
It's Just an Illusion by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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It's Just an Illusion by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 76.9/100
Oct 10, 2020
Grey Petals by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Grey Petals by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 74.9/100
Oct 8, 2020
Rules of Life by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Rules of Life by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 79.2/100
May 18, 2020
Remember by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Remember by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 74/100
May 16, 2020
The Last Leaves Falling by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Reflection by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Reflection by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 74.8/100
May 4, 2020
Catch the Light by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Catch the Light by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 74.7/100
May 2, 2020
An Exclusive Interview with Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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End of Summer by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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End of Summer by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.8/100
Dec 10, 2019
Early Beauties by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Early Beauties by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 73.3/100
Dec 1, 2019
Flower Dreams by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Flower Dreams by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 80.8/100
Nov 27, 2019
Madagascar by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Madagascar by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.4/100
Nov 15, 2019
Chimpanzees Our Closest Relatives by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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The Smile of Nature by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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The Smile of Nature by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.1/100
Nov 11, 2019
Little Friends by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Little Friends by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 71.5/100
Nov 7, 2019
Childhood by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Childhood by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 75.5/100
Nov 4, 2019
See the Beauty in Everything by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Make a Wish by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Make a Wish by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 77.1/100
Aug 1, 2019
Sunflowers by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Sunflowers by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 72.6/100
Jul 24, 2019
Summer Dream by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Summer Dream by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 70.8/100
Jul 22, 2019
Wild Flowers by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Wild Flowers by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 72.8/100
Jul 20, 2019
The Ancient Symbol of Mother Earth by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Secrets of Nature by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Secrets of Nature by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 71.5/100
Jul 16, 2019
Inspiration by Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
LIGHT & COMPOSITION
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Inspiration by Kirsten Bruening

Score: 69.6/100
Jul 14, 2019
Kirsten Bruening
Photo of the Day
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Kirsten Bruening

May 29, 2019