Kristin Bethge

Kristin Bethge is a portrait and documentary photographer based in Rio de Janeiro and Berlin.

She works with bright color compositions, light, contrasts and the interplay of form and color. Kristin open-heartedly immerses in her manifold surroundings, delving into the stories of the individuals she meets. She collects moments and manages to capture the complex layers unfolding within them - often it is the small inconspicuous details that fascinate her.

Since 2013 Kristin has been working in Brazil. Her reportages have taken her to the Amazon, Minas Gerais, Tocantins and many other Brazilian states.


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Aerial view of a winding river cutting through lush green rainforest in Brazil, with speedboat wakes tracing bright lines acr...
Narrow wooden suspension bridge crossing high above a lush green forest in Neltume, Chile on a clear sunny day.
Evening view of a glass-walled restaurant in Puerto Varas, Chile, with a man sitting inside as the sunset and lakeside landsc...
Warmly lit glass door with wooden frame and brass handle in a cozy interior in Pucon, Chile.
Fairy-tale eco lodge in Neltume, Chile, almost completely covered in lush green vegetation and surrounded by forest trees at ...
Colorful wildflowers overlooking a tranquil blue lake surrounded by lush green hills and distant mountains near Pucón, Chile.
Minimalist aerial view of golden sunset light reflecting on the ocean surface with two small clouds casting soft shadows over...
Moody urban scene in Salvador, Brazil with the shadow of leafy branches cast on a yellow wall above a dark interior with a ce...
Moody view of dramatic clouds in a deep blue sky framed by a dark architectural curve in Salvador, Brazil.
Man in a red shirt leaning on a railing and looking out over the ocean toward a distant cargo ship under dramatic clouds near...
Silhouetted passenger in a hat gazes from a ferry across the blue bay toward a cargo ship under dramatic clouds near Salvador...
Distant view of Salvador, Brazil skyline framed by a dark architectural structure over the water at sunset.
Abstract shadows of palm leaves on an orange wall at sunset in Itacaré, Brazil.
People relaxing on the deck of a ferry at sunset, overlooking the shimmering sea near Salvador, Brazil.
Lizard basking in warm sunlight on red earth in Itacaré, Brazil
Ripe cashew apples with attached nuts resting on plastic buckets in dramatic low light in a Salvador, Brazil market.
Crate of fresh green beans behind a blurred pile of red peppers at an outdoor market in Salvador, Brazil.
Cozy brown sofas in a dimly lit lounge by a large window overlooking green plants in Belém, Brazil.
Rustic wooden stall in Itacaré, Brazil, with ripe orange cacao pods and glass pitchers catching a shaft of warm sunlight unde...
Abstract close-up of a yellow cacao pod in a lush green rainforest in Itacaré, Brazil, with the fruit softly out of focus aga...
Moody nighttime cityscape in Belém, Brazil, showing an empty street lit by yellow streetlights with reflections of a dim hote...
Vibrant red tropical flowers blooming among lush green foliage in a Brazilian forest near Itacaré.
Tattooed man driving a car in warm evening light in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, viewed from the back seat.
Tattooed arm holding the handlebar of a red Yamaha Lander XTZ250 motorcycle in warm evening light in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Bright red hibiscus flowers in soft sunlight against a dark green leafy background in Pará, Brazil.
Close-up of a Brazil nut fruit pod split open on the forest floor in Pará, Brazil, revealing large brown seeds inside the rou...
Motion-blurred shot of a man riding a red motorcycle at speed on a city street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Close-up of tropical foliage in Pará, Brazil, showing a large decaying leaf with holes and long brown seed spikes surrounded ...
Tropical thatched roof hut in front of lush rainforest hills under dramatic clouds in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Close-up of an achiote (annatto) plant in Pará, Brazil, showing large green leaves, a delicate pale pink flower, and clusters...
Cacao pods hanging from tree branches against a deep blue sky in Paraty, Brazil
Rolled blue and white striped towel resting on a sun lounger by a swimming pool in Paraty, Brazil, partially framed by large ...
Abstract close-up of ripe yellow bananas in soft focus, photographed in Paraty, Brazil.
Silhouetted tropical tree leaves and a small bird against a deep blue evening sky in Paraty, Brazil.
Cozy tropical living room in Paraty, Brazil, with warm evening light illuminating wooden furniture, orange cushions, and lush...
Golden sunset over the marina in Salvador, Brazil, with boats and piers silhouetted on the calm bay waters.
Serene sunset over the sea in Salvador, Brazil, with cargo ships on the horizon and dark coastal silhouettes in the foreground.
Sunlit wooden benches inside a glass pavilion overlook the calm sea in Bahia, Brazil, with a small boat floating on the water...
Silhouette of a man sitting by a window overlooking the sea and cityscape at sunset in Salvador, Brazil.
Single red rose glowing in dramatic low light above windswept green grass in a dark garden in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Small fishing boat on the calm sea off the coast of Bahia, Brazil, framed by tropical foliage with a distant city skyline und...
Warmly lit vintage table lamp with decorative metal branches beneath an old wooden wall clock in a cozy interior in Punta del...
Moody still life of a plate with sliced kiwi, mango, and rice on a wooden table in warm evening light in Salvador, Brazil.
Sunset view through a window overlooking a waterfront square and a statue in Salvador, Brazil
Cozy dimly lit living room corner in Punta del Este with a golden table lamp, leather sofa, and small vase of pink flowers on...