Krisztian Lonyai is a Hungarian-born photographer whose experience and artistic journey span more than two decades.

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He began his career as a photo editor for GQ, where he cultivated his mastery of composition, lighting, and visual storytelling - essential elements that continue to underpin his work to this day - and this foundation led him seamless into music photography. A string of successful collaborations with Warner and Sony Music followed, with Krisztian capturing artists and moments for the labels, which continue to resonate.

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Now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Krisztian continues to travel the world on assignments, and he approaches all of his projects, whether capturing fashion, interiors, musicians, or branded campaigns, with the same passion and technical finesse that has defined his distinguished career, to date.

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"To me, a great image captures an emotion, mood, or feeling," he explains. "I love to discover that, and to bring it out in my photographs—whether I am shooting people or places." Krisztian Lonyai.

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Over the years, Krisztian's visionary talents have encompassed editorial, commercial, and advertising domains, and this breadth of experience underscores his versatility as a photographer - and his innate ability to create captivating imagery which serves both narrative-driven editorial features and brand-focused commercial briefs.

 

Krisztian's editorial photography has been featured in a range of esteemed publications, including: Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Forbes, The New York Post, The Bluff, and Garden & Gun.

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His work has also been featured in high-profile campaigns for renowned brands, including: Marc Jacobs, L'Oréal, Palmetto Bluff, Montage Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Boscolo Hotels, and CB2.