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Copenhagen photographer, specialising in Sport Photography, Corporate Photography and Editorial Photography

Copenhagen, Denmark
Joined August 2012
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Should all countries encourage more women to join their Armed Forces? Shot for @thetimes – conscription for Danish women is now a reality. This was a delicate and sensitive topic to photograph, but I'm really happy with the results. #dkpol #photographer #cph
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The Nikon Z9 offers speed, silence, and advanced mirrorless technology, while the Nikon D5 provides rugged reliability and an unmatched feel. One is futuristic, the other battle-tested, and together they cover all angles. #NikonZ9 #NikonD5 #MirrorlessVsDSLR #EventPhotographer
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This photo from my early days in #Denmark shows a sand sculptor refining a castle, after countless unseen hours of effort. #Creativity isn't always flawless. Despite setbacks and self-doubt, we must remember our strong foundation, even when criticised. #photographer #copenhagen
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Clearly I need a better robot lawn-mower... mine gets stuck every time it encounters a twig! #firstworldproblems #SendHelpAndScissors #kastellet #copenhagen
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Prince Vincent, Princess Josephine, and Princess Isabella are seen right after completing a 5k run, part of the Royal Run event. The Danish Royals proudly showed off their medals for the photographers. #RoyalRun #DanishRoyals #PrinceVincent #PrincessJosephine #PrincessIsabella
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King Frederik of Denmark arrives by boat at Nyhavn to start the 10k Royal Run in Copenhagen. Annually, he and his family participate in this event. #RoyalRun #Copenhagen #Photographer #Running #Fotograf #Nyhavn #Denmark #København #KongFrederik #Kongehuset #Boat
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Thousands of runners are pictured along Copenhagen's Frederiksberg Allé during the 2025 Royal Run. Each year, the Danish Royal Family takes part in the event, which attracted record numbers this year. #RoyalRun #Copenhagen #Frederiksberg #Royals #Running #Photographer #Fotograf
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Denmark's Prince Vincent crosses the finish line during the 2025 Royal Run event. This year, 96,000 runners took part across 5 towns and cities, including Copenhagen (pictured). #RoyalRun #Copenhagen #Photographer #PrinceVincent #Denmark #RoyalFamily #Kongehuset #Fotograf
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A runner dressed as Super Mario hops in the air during the 2025 Broløb Half Marathon across the Øresund Bridge between Denmark and Sweden. #Running #Runner #Bridge #Copenhagen #ØresundBridge #Denmark #Malmø #Sweden #Photographer #Sports #HalfMarathon #Mario #SuperMario #Broløb
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Runners are seen traversing the Øresund Bridge, a symbolic link between Denmark and Sweden, during a Half Marathon celebrating its 25th year #Running #Bridge #Copenhagen #ØresundBridge #Denmark #Malmø #Sweden #Photographer #Sports #HalfMarathon
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A group of runners are pictured crossing the Øresund Bridge that connects Denmark to Sweden. The Half Marathon was organised to celebrate the bridge's 25th anniversary. #Running #Bridge #Copenhagen #ØresundBridge #Denmark #Malmø #Sweden #Photographer #Sports #HalfMarathon
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Photographing the 2025 Broløbet was a thrill! 40,000 runners crossing the Øresund Bridge from #Copenhagen to #Malmö. The heat, wind, and sheer determination created unforgettable moments. Kudos to everyone involved for this epic event! 🌉🏃‍♂️ #Broløbet #BridgeRun
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Copenhagen’s Cykelslangen, captured not long after the bridge first opened. The paint was fresh, the lines were clean, and the light… well, that was just luck, mixed with professional patience. #Copenhagen #Photographer #Fotograf #Bridges #cycling
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Capturing the Vibe of @SandboxFilms @cphdox For the third year in a row, I had the pleasure of photographing Sandbox Films’ invite-only party at Strøm, one of Copenhagen’s best cocktail bars. #EventPhotographer #Copenhagen #EventFotograf
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Capturing the Face Behind Denmark’s Most Iconic City Posters. You might not recognise his face, but you've likely seen his work. Martin Schwartz's series of detailed city illustrations capture the essence of a city #portraitphotographer #copenhagen #portrait #portrætter
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To all my friends in #NewZealand, I'll be on air on @radionz from 7.30am discussing the up-coming #elections in #Greenland #dkpol
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