Boudoir photographer Kristian Liebrand

Now you want to know who the person behind the camera is? Alright, let me briefly introduce myself… I'm Kristian Liebrand: an artist by passion, self-taught, free spirit, and curious about the beauty of people. Since 2008, I've specialized in boudoir and nude photography of women, and I love capturing real moments and beauty, making you shine - all without Photoshop magic (okay, maybe a little😉). 

I've been fortunate enough to receive over 80 international awards and showcase my work globally in galleries, photo books, and magazines. Sounds impressive? Maybe. But behind the camera, I'm just a relaxed guy who makes jokes while looking for the perfect light. 

​When I’m not pursuing my passion for photography, I’m usually doing something sporty or traveling in my camper van – often in the Netherlands and Belgium. A weekend in Amsterdam for art and culture, or by the sea to let the soul unwind? Always up for it. I love nature and try to live sustainably. For every photo shoot, I plant ten trees. So far, over 15,000 trees have grown – my small contribution to a greener world.

​As a self-taught artist, I’ve created the freedom to live my own style. No rigid rules, just creative freedom. I’m not after technical perfection, but authenticity. A truly good photo tells a story and evokes emotions. The image is created in the mind – not in the camera and not in Photoshop.

During the shoot itself: nice and relaxed. I'll show you each pose step by step and explain everything, I won't overwhelm you, and I'll always make sure you look your best. ​Even if I sometimes do poses that are less flattering for me as a man, just so you look better. But hey, when we laugh together, the most beautiful photos are created. ​In the end, I want you to take home not only beautiful photos but also a great experience – with an extra dose of self-confidence and a smile on your face.

​Press reviews

​"A true master in the field of nude photography is photographer Kristian Liebrand. His work is characterized by unique creativity. There the nudity almost becomes a minor matter. His photography is extraordinary, his images leave room for the viewer's imagination."
stern-Magazin, 09/2017

"​Kristian Liebrand works with high artistic standards, to give expression to a woman. His works are a harmonious composition of light, shadow, creativity and unusual perspectives. perspectives. Stylishly he stages his models and creates thus worlds between elegant seduction and erotic charm - artistic light pictures light pictures, which captivate the viewer.“ 
just.bocholt-Magazin, 10/2010

 "​Kristian Liebrand is one of the best German nude photographers. A man with ideas, taste and feeling.“ 
Berliner Kurier, 07/2019

  "​Kristian Liebrand is a nude photographer from Bochum, who attracts attention not only with his professional professional works, but also with free projects, which he implements both creative as well as technical at the highest level."
digitalphoto Magazin, 10/2020

"​The nude photographer Kristian Liebrand has made a name for himself through his extraordinary image ideas made an international name [...]
are fabulous photographs that show a new, unprecedented facet of artistic nude photography." 
PRINZ-Magazin, 12/2011

Best English nude photographer / boudoir photographer in the neighborhood - Netherlands, Belgium, Germany

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​​I have been honored and fortunate to have received the following awards:

  • ​Finalist "Deutschlands bester Fotograf", Kategorie "Ästhetischer Akt", 2010, 2011 und 2012 (Leserrang 1)
  • Sieger "Deutschlands bester Fotograf", Kategorie "black&white", 2012
  • nominiert für den internationalen "eros award 2011"
  • nominiert für den internationalen "black&white spider award", 2012
  • Doppel-Sieg beim internationalen "eros award 2012" 1. Platz in der Kategorie professional "erotic, provocative, sensual" und 1. Platz in der Kategorie professional "lines, curves, shapes"
  • nominiert für den internationalen "Photography Masters Cup 2013", Kategorie "Professional, Nude"
  • Sieger Leservoting "Akt und Erotik" digitalphoto 2013
  • nominiert für "Fotograf des Jahres 2013" (digitalphoto)
  • 3. Sieger ("honor of distinction", professionals) beim internationalen "black&white spider award", 2013
  • Goldmedaillen-Gewinner "Photo Art Championchip 2013"
    Finalist "Zebra Award (Black and White Photographer of the Year 2014, Fine Art)"
  • Platz 1 "Fotograf des Jahres 2014" (Akt & Erotik, digitalphoto)
  • 3fach Nominierung "black&white spider award", 2014, professionals nude
  • "IPA 2014", Fine Art Nudes Pro, Honorable Mention (International Photography Awards, 8-68936-14)
  • "ND awards" 2014, fine art nudes, Honorable Mention
  • "Monochrome Awards 2014", Professional Nudes, Honorable Mention
  • "Photoshoot Awards" 2015, Nudes, Honorable Mention
  • "Fine Art Photography Awards", 2015, 2nd winner in NUDES Professional
  • 2-fach nominiert für den "black&white spider award" 2015
  • "international photographer of the year 2015 (ipoty)" Honorable Mention, professionals nude
  • Nominee in Nude "black&white spider award" 2016
  • Winner "One Eyeland Photography Awards" 2016, Fine Art Nude Bronze
  • "10th International Color Awards", Honorable Mention, Nudes
  • "Monovisions Award 2017", Honorable Mention, Nudes
  • nominiert für "Black&White Spider Awards 2017", Nudes
  • 3rd Place Winner in Nudes Professional "CHROMATIC
  • INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2017"
  • Finalist "One Eyeland Photography Awards" 2018, Fine Art Nude
  • nominiert für "Black & White Spider Award", 2018
  • Gewinner "Germany´s TOP 10 Black & White Photographer nude2018" One Eyeland
  • Silber-Medaille "World´s TOP 10 Black & White Photographer nude 2018" One Eyeland
  • Gewinner GOLD-Medaille "TRIERENBERG SUPER CIRCUIT 2018, black&white"(weltweiter Wettbewerb mit 123.000 Fotos aus 117 Ländern; pro Fotograf*in/Kategorie maximal 4 Fotoeinreichungen)
  • Nominee at the "12th Annual International Color Awards", Nudes - Professional
  • "PhotoShoot Awards NUDE 2019": Finalist “urban nude” & Merits „body parts”
  • Winner "MonoVisions Black and White Photography Awards 2019", NUDE
  • nominiert für "Black & White Spider Awards, 2019 "nude professionals"
  • ​"One Eyeland Photography Award 2019" Bronze - Fine Art - Nudes, Professional
  • "13th Annual International Color Awards" Nominee in Nudes professional
  • "PhotoShoot Awards NUDE 2020": Finalist & Merits “urban nude”
  • "Fine Art Photography Awards", 2020, Nude professional finalist
  • Selected Photographer "Urban 2020 Photography Awards", street
  • Fotograf des Jahres 2020 "street" (digitalphoto), 2. Platz
  • 1. Platz "Germany´s TOP 10 black and white photographer 2020" One Eyeland
  • Silber-Medaille "World´s TOP-10 black and white photo contest 2020 - nude" One Eyeland
  • nominiert für ""Black & White Spider Awards, 2020 , nude professionals"
  • Bronze-Medaille "One Eyeland Awards - fine art nudes, 2020"
  • Silber-Medaille "One Eyeland Awards - fine art nudes, 2020"
  • "35awards" selected top photographer, street life in bright colors, 2021
  • Gewinner GOLD-Medaille "TRIERENBERG SUPER CIRCUIT 2021, streets&paths" (größter Wettbewerb der Welt mit 130.000 Fotos aus 120 Ländern; pro Fotograf*in/Kategorie maximal 4 Fotoeinreichungen)
  • Finalist "PhotoShoot Awards, NUDE 2021, body parts"
  • 1st place "6TH 35AWARDS, Nude 18+ - Viewers Choice, 2021" (unter 26.200 Fotograf*innen aus 173 Ländern)
  • Honorable Mention - Black & White Nude Photo of the Year 2021 "Monovisions Award 2021", Nude
  • 1st place - Black & White Nude Photo of the Year 2021 "Monovisions Award 2021", Nude
  • 1st place "One Eyeland Awards "Germany´s Top 10 Black & White Photographer 2021"
  • Silber-Medaille "One Eyeland Awards "WORLD´s Top 10 Black & White Photographer 2021, nude"
  • 2 fach Auszeichnung "Honorable Mention"
  • - " Black & White Spider Awards, 2021", nude professionals
  • Honorable Mention - "Chromatic Awards Photography 2021", nudes professionals
  • 2 x Bronze- Award "One Eyeland Awards - fine art nudes, professional 2021"
  • "best photographer - 35AWARDS - 2022", black & white nude
  • "great photographer - viewers choice 35AWARDS - 2022", 100 best photos
  • Nominee & honorable mention at the "15th Annual International Color Awards", Nudes - Professional 2022
  • 3fach Nominierung "Fine Art Photography Awards (FAPA) 2021/2022 , nudes professional"
  • 1st place "MUSE photography awards 2022, nudes professional"
  • 2 photos "best of nomination - 7th 35AWARDS ", nudes
  • 4th place "100 best photos - 7th 35AWARDS ", nudes (unter 470.800 Fotos von 124.800 Fotografen)
  • 6th place "best photographers of the competition- 7th 35AWARDS -nude18+", (124.800 Fotografen aus 174 Ländern)
  • Platinum Winner "London Photography Awards 2022", nudes
  • Silver Award & Bronze Award "WPE Worldcup Photography Award, 1st half 2022", fine art nudes
  • 3x Platin & 5x Gold "European Photography Awards 2022"
  • Nominee at the "Black and White Spider Awards Awards", Nude - Professional 2022
  • Gold Award "New York Photography Awards 2022", professional nudes
  • 2 Bronze Awards "World´s Top 10 Photographer Black and White - One Eyeland 2022", nudes, professional
  • dodho nude photography awards 2022, finalist
  • Monochrome Awards 2022, nude, professional, honorable mention
  • Platinum Winner "MUSE Photography Awards 2023", nudes professional 
  • Nominee "Color Awards 2023", nudes professional
  • 3 Gold Awards "London Photography Awards 2023", nudes professional
  • Bronze Award "PX3 - Prix de la Photographie, Paris", fine art nudes
  • Platinum Award "European Photography Awards 2023", fine art nudes professional
  • "Great Photo Award 2023", honorable mention, nudes
  • "35awards - black and white nude 2023" best of contest
  • ​3 x "IPA 2023" Official Selection, 1 honorable mention, fine art nudes
  • 2nd winner and honorable mention, "Black & White Spider Awards", 2023", nude professionals
  • Finalist, World´s Top 10 Photographer Black and White - One Eyeland 2023", nudes professional
  • Gold-Award "One Eyeland Awards 2023 - fine art nudes, professional"
  • Nominee "Color Awards 2024", nudes professional
  • Gold Winner, "Global Photography Award 2024", professionals mix media
  • from 2025 no active participation in photo competitions, but work as a juror for the European Photography Awards
​Boudoir photo shoots
​Nude ART photo shoots
​Wedding boudoir photo shoots
​Erotic photo shoots
​Fetish photo shoots
​Hotel photo shoots