Amsterdam-based · Netherlands & selected international assignments

Portraits with presence.

Editorial portraits and people-focused photography for artists, leaders, teams and organisations. From individual portraits and consistent team headshots to people at work, campaigns and live events, I create photographs for the way you communicate.

The approach

The person comes before the formula.

We discuss the purpose of your photographs, then shape the light, setting and expression around you. Clear direction leaves room for natural moments.

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Leadership & executive portraits

Leadership with character.

Portraits for leaders, founders and experts, combining confidence with individuality.

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Leadership portrait of a woman in white in a warm contemporary interior
A woman in a red jacket in a historic interior
Three women sharing a joyful moment at a live event

Campaigns & live events

People at the centre of the story.

People, connections and spontaneous moments at campaigns and live events.

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Artists & editorial portraits

Character in every frame.

Collaborative headshots and editorial portraits for performers, artists, speakers and publications.

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Close editorial portrait of a bearded performer framed by iridescent feathers
Editorial portrait of a performer in a vivid red headscarf

Selected client galleries

P5COM · Inspiring PerformanceLeadership portraits for a published book ↗A Beautiful MessHospitality, skills and new beginnings ↗

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The experience

Feel at ease. Be yourself.

Clear direction and collaboration help you feel at ease.

“I was pleased with both the final result and the process. Karl made the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. The quality of his work is clear in the portraits we created together.”

Portrait client

“My daughter thoroughly enjoyed every moment of her portrait session. It was a wonderful experience and a real boost to her confidence—something that goes far beyond the photographs themselves.”

Portrait client
Portrait of photographer Karl Emerick Hanuska

About Karl

An eye for people.

More than thirty years in journalism and communications help me understand people, organisations and what their photographs need to say.

More about me

Start a conversation

What do you want to show?

Tell me what the photographs are for, how many people are involved, where you would like to shoot and when you need the finished images. I will suggest a suitable approach and prepare a clear proposal.

Discuss your project
Relaxed leadership portrait of a woman in her working environment