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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Close-up of delicate yellow and white mimosa-like blossoms among lush green foliage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Close-up of lush green tropical leaves in dramatic sunlight and shadow in Paraty, Brazil.
Silhouettes of two people leaning on a riverside railing in Barcarena, Brazil, watching speedboats glide across the water at ...
Silhouetted people stand inside a covered terrace in Barcarena, Brazil, watching a warm orange sunset over the distant landsc...
Dramatic golden clouds over a dark evening sky in Barcarena, Brazil
Black and white photograph of a white egret in graceful flight over dark rippling water in Barcarena, Brazil.
Close-up of green and yellow banana leaves in dramatic sunlight and shadow in Barcarena, Brazil.
Close-up of a red pineapple growing among sharp green leaves in a tropical garden in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
White bird flying low over rippled water at sunset in Barcarena, Brazil
Silhouetted trees on a hillside against a dramatic orange sunset sky in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Dramatic close-up of a bright green fern leaf illuminated against dark tropical foliage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
White horse grazing in a sunlit pasture partially hidden behind large tropical leaves in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Assorted natural stones and crystals arranged on a textured beige towel in warm, dramatic sunlight.
Dry brown leaf with a long stem resting in shallow rusty-brown water and sand in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lush Brazilian hillside in Rio de Janeiro covered with dense green foliage and bright red flowering trees under a clear blue ...
Bare legs wading through shallow sunlit water in a muddy stream in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cluster of unripe green mangoes hanging on a mango tree in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, partially lit against dark foliage.
Close-up of unripe green mangoes hanging on a tree in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with dramatic light and shadows among dark leaves.
Close-up of a green tropical leaf in Brazil with dramatic diagonal shadows and textured surface
Vibrant red heliconia flowers emerging from dense tropical foliage in the rainforest of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Close-up of a cluster of ripe pink bananas growing among large green leaves in tropical shade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Moody close-up of aquatic plants and floating leaves in a shadowy pond in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Moody close-up of dark autumn leaves with warm orange and red tones in a garden in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Rustic woven baskets filled with bananas and root vegetables in warm sunlight on a kitchen counter in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Purple walking iris flowers growing among lush green foliage in a shaded Brazilian garden, partially framed by an out-of-focu...
Close-up of a hand gently touching unripe green lychee fruits on a tree branch in a lush Brazilian garden.
Lush tropical garden with banana plants and red flowers viewed through an old window in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Lush tropical garden in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with large banana leaves and dense green foliage beside a rustic house verand...
Moody blue sky with thick white clouds over Colombia
Soft layers of blue and white clouds floating in a tranquil sky over Colombia
Shadow of an airplane cast over dense green forest in the Dominican Republic
Minimalist aerial view of a dark blue evening sky over the sea with a distant cloud band on the horizon, Colombia
Aerial view of a CMA CGM container ship sailing alone across the deep blue ocean near the Dominican Republic.
Close-up of layered bracket fungi growing on a tree trunk in a forest near Freiburg, Germany
Moody reflection of a historic Berlin building with dome and ornate facade seen through a dark window at sunset.
Delicate spiderweb with dewdrops stretched over colorful autumn leaves on the forest floor in Freiburg, Germany.
Opulent golden parade float with elaborate costumes and dancers at night during Rio de Janeiro carnival in Brazil.
Colorful blurred crowd at a Rio de Janeiro carnival parade in Brazil
Woman walking across a sunlit street corner in Marseille, France, with warm evening light casting deep shadows on an old yell...
Mossy fallen trees lying across a quiet, algae-covered forest creek in a dense green woodland in Brandenburg, Germany.
Close-up of a pile of live chickens and roosters in a market in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, showing colorful feathers and crowded ...
Close-up abstract texture of torn, weathered paper and cardboard scraps in warm brown and beige tones, forming a layered coll...
Stacked white and red sacks tightly strapped on the back of a truck in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Silhouettes of two people crossing paths on an outdoor staircase at dusk in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Silhouette of a bare tree against a purple twilight sky in Guinea-Bissau.
Stacks of shrink-wrapped plastic water bottles covered in condensation in a warehouse in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Close-up of a wet Toyota car wheel being washed with soap on a muddy ground in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Woman in colorful clothing walks past a dusty street in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, in front of an unfinished concrete building co...
Silhouetted woman standing quietly in calm blue water in Guinea-Bissau
Close-up of a man refueling an orange motorcycle from a recycled plastic bottle in Guinea-Bissau.