Corinna Kern is an independent photojournalist and documentary photographer currently based in Greece.
Over the past decade, she has been documenting the complex realities of society through in-depth photo reportages and news coverage. Inclined towards the counter-cultural and non-mainstream, her personal projects give intimate insights into people’s lives on the margins of society, while proposing a challenge to preconceived notions.
After a career as a video editor at Germany’s public broadcaster WDR, Corinna pursued her dream of becoming a full-time photojournalist by completing a Master's in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster in London. Upon completion of her studies in 2013, she was selected for the Getty Images Reportage Emerging Talent Award and mentorship. During this time she based herself in South Africa to work on personal long-term projects.
In 2016, she relocated to Israel where she covered stories and news for international publications and news agencies, including Reuters, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Der Spiegel, Stern, Die Zeit, Die Welt, GEO, DPA, Focus, Bilanz, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, The Guardian, Le Monde, and many others.
In 2023, Corinna once again changed her base – she now lives and works in Greece and is available for assignments worldwide.
Her work has been exhibited at photo festivals worldwide and gained international recognition through prestigious photo contests, such as Pictures Of The Year International, NPPA Best of Photojournalism, Sony World Photography Awards, and International Photography Awards.
Corinna is represented by laif agency and is part of Women Photograph.
