Oliver Ehmig is a photographer born in Germany and raised in Colombia. His work seamlessly blends cultural storytelling with visual exploration, drawing from his rich heritage to create images that are both deeply personal and universally resonant. Inspired from an early age by the expeditions of National Geographic, the adventurous spirit of Jacques Cousteau, and the cinematic vision of Werner Herzog, Ehmig embraces a documentary-style approach while trusting his inner Quixote. He seeks to uncover hidden stories and authentically connect cultures, nature, and humanity through his lens.

Among his most notable projects is his eight-year collaboration with the Colombian Armed Forces, during which he documented various military operations. In 2015, he brought his distinctive artistic vision to the San Antonio Metro Station in Medellín, transforming its main staircases with large-format prints as part of a two-year project that celebrated the cultural richness of Antioquia.

Ehmig’s work has earned global recognition, with accolades including Gold in Editorial/Conflict at the Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023, and the title of Editorial Photographer of the Year at the ND Awards 2023. His photography is part of National Geographic’s photo stock and held in private collections, including Citi Private Bank.

He is currently represented by Avenida Films and Button Studios Gallery in Brooklyn, New York.