Kristian Frires Photographer

BIOGRAPHY


1978 Born in Christchurch, New Zealand.
1999 - 2000 Diploma in Photography, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.
2001 - 2002 Lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland.
2002 - 2004 Lived and worked in London, England.
Travelled and photographed extensively throughout greater Europe and Africa.
2004 - 2006 Lived and worked in Hokkaido, Japan.
Travelled and photographed extensively throughout Asia.
Now based in Auckland, New Zealand.
"I like the way photography gets me into situations that'd I'd have a difficult time getting into otherwise. Its a good excuse for being there, works like a ticket or a sort of passport to random experiences. Its also a great medium for exploring concepts, be they self indulgent, worthy or otherwise. Though mostly, I like using it to talk about aspects of the human experience, plenty to talk about there. Luckily photos help sell things too, which is good, it means I can use it to pay the bills."