Self-portrait, Washington, 2026
I’m an Icelandic photographer who works mostly in black and white. It lets me focus on emotion, light, and form without distraction. I see photography not just as a way to document life, but as a tool to reflect on it.
I’m drawn to the small things that are easy to miss, like a gesture, a posture, or a shadow on a wall. I use street and documentary photography to share these moments, and I hope to make images that are quiet and honest, and give viewers a space to pause and connect.
Many of my projects begin with walking. I wander, stay quiet, and observe until I find the story I want to tell. Sometimes I start with a clear feeling I want to express, and sometimes I document a trip or an event and find the story later, while editing. More and more, I also use writing, such as diary entries or other texts, as the starting point for a project. My work always starts from something personal, but I hope other people can find themselves in it.
I studied at the Icelandic Film School and the School of Photography in Reykjavík, where I developed my technical skill and a conceptual approach to storytelling. I’m currently studying Fine Art at the Iceland University of the Arts.