Bjoern Kommerell was born in Germany, but his influence as a photographer has reached far and wide. Currently based in the heart of Los Angeles, Bjoern has heralded a reputation that can only be described as ‘one of the most sought after celebrity photographers in Hollywood.’
Bjoern Kommerell – Hollywood’s Most Sought After Photographers
That is a strong statement, but not one without foundation. Bjoern has garnered an impressive list of clients under his belt including Elton John, Cindy Crawford, Danny Trejo, Chadwick Boseman, and even Royalty itself (Meghan Markle). Added to that is an extensive range of magazines from Vanity Fair, Maxim, and even People.
So let’s take a look at how Bjoern became such a household Hollywood name.
“I love photography. It was always a hobby. I would sit in the darkroom until 5 am in the morning.”
And yet, looking back, it was all choreographed from a young age. That very passion took Bjoern to Los Angeles, which has been his home for approximately the last 25 years. He marveled at how it would be “if [he] lived in a place where [he drove] a convertible under palm trees.” But in reality, it was much more than that. He forged a career that most people could only dream of.
Bjoern was an opportunist who combined his talents to see the bigger picture beyond just photography. His first major breakthrough occurred when he teamed up with music video director Cameron Casey. The latter needs no introduction, but the duo were admittedly only friends until Bjoern carved open an opportunity.
He spoke on how he “would hang out on [Cameron’s music] set.” And it was here where he began to make a name for himself. Bjoern had the novel idea of photographing every artist that he would see on set. Low and behold, he asked himself: “What if I do such a cool photo that the label wants to buy it.” The result, he remarked: “Oftentimes, it worked!”
It was that instinct for making something out of nothing that led to Bjoern’s name becoming ever-so synonymous with A-list celebrities. Admittedly, there was an element of luck involved, as with most things. But you create your own luck, and the persistence paid off as Bjoern confessed: “It’s all network… its really word of mouth… in my line of work, you just get recommended.”
Some of those clients did leave a long-lasting impression. Bjoern singled out two celebrities as his favorites to work with. One being, Chadwick Boseman. The latter may have passed away last year, but he left an impression that will continue to live on. Beneath the veneer of Hollywood stardom, Bjoern praised Chadwick for having a “nobility about him… and such a humble… and yet confident disposition.”
Bjoern Kommerell photographed Hollywood stars such as Chadwick Boseman
Meanwhile, Ben Mendelsohn had the quality of making “it about each other.” Those two, in tandem, summed up what photography was about. Mutual recognition and respect for the art, with the camera, merely being “just a tool. It’s what you tell the equipment what to do,” Bjoern said.
With that in mind, he offered hope to the next generation of budding photographers by encouraging people to utilize the tools at their disposal. He spoke on how “Instagram is a game-changer.”
So it is no surprise then that you can check out Bjoern’s work on his Instagram right here. Alternatively, you can watch the full interview on Celebrity Myxer.
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