Mirjam Kesting: Finding stories in every face

Finding beauty in every face

For Mirjam Kesting, photography has always been about more than just taking pictures. People, faces, and stories are a significant source of inspiration for Mirjam Kesting's work. “I find it beautiful to see how every face is different.” Everyone has their own story, and Mirjam tries to capture that story in the eyes of the people she works with. She then reflects this in the photos she takes.

“With my photos, I want to show the beauty of people,” says Mirjam. “My mission is accomplished when I can show how people truly are - beautiful inside and out!”

From a childhood passion to a career

Photography has been a part of Mirjam's life from a young age. “I remember taking photos with my father's camera as a child,” she recalls. Her passion for photography grew further when mobile phones began to include cameras. Playing with light and effects fascinated her, and soon she found herself capturing images of her siblings, pets, and landscapes. It was then that she realized photography was not just a hobby - it was her passion.

A turning point in Thailand

Her talent was also recognized in a competition run by Nikon, where a photograph she took of a local resident during a trip to Thailand in 2016 won her first place. This moment was a turning point, and Mirjam realized that her photography could become more than just a passion—it could be her career. Since then, she has transformed her love for photography into a successful business.

Mirjam explains that photography is incredibly dear to her, just like the appreciation she receives for it. “The positive feedback I get is important to me and gives me a lot of satisfaction,” she says. This deep connection to her work is what drives her to continually improve and evolve her skills.

Combining a love for photography and children

With a background in childcare, she enjoys working with children. This knowledge and experience now partly influence her work as a photographer, especially in creating children's portraits. For Mirjam, this combination of photography and working with children is ideal. “It’s a perfect match for me,” she explains, “because I can combine my love for both photography and working with kids.”

Looking ahead, Mirjam dreams of traveling the world one day, capturing the beauty of people from all different backgrounds. “One day, I would love to travel the world to capture all those beautiful faces and stories,” she says enthusiastically.