Louise Amelie, born in 1991 in Berlin, is a Berlin-based photographer & director known for her captivating documentary and street photography and Chairwoman of the international Art and Culture Association ArtCity. e.V.. Her latest endeavor, published in 2023, is a book titled MISSING MEMBER, which she collaborated on with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, Phase One and Hatje Cantz Publishers. This compelling work explores the theme of migration in Central Asia and was released in conjunction with an intercultural exhibition between Kyrgyzstan and Berlin at the Berlin Bishkek Art Weeks. The series received the prestigious World Report Award at the Festival of Ethical Photography in Italy as well as the IWPA (International Woman Photography Award) and is part of an international traveling exhibition starting in Tokyo. The book of the same name was presented at Paris Photo and Art Basel in 2023.
Prior to MISSING MEMBER, Louise Amelie achieved significant recognition for her previous works. In 2020, she released her second book, "OFF WORLDS," in partnership with the renowned German photo book publisher Kettler. This project delves into the outskirts of American society, showcasing not just geographical separation but also a sense of systemic or perceived isolation that often manifests as expressions of independence, pride, and liberty. The image "Morning Coffee," featured in both the book and the series of the same name, garnered the Portrait of Humanity 2021 prize and the German Photo Book Prize 20/21. Furthermore, it was selected as the winning photo book at the Belfast Photo Festival in 2021.
One of Louise Amelie's earlier notable works is the comprehensive photo series called SOLE HARLEM, created during her stay in the United States from 2016 to 2017. This project offers a profound exploration of the residents of New York's Harlem district, capturing the essence of their urban habitat and celebrating the district's vibrant diversity. SOLE HARLEM received widespread acclaim and was honored with the German Photo Book Prize 18/19. Notably, the photograph "Woman In Blue" from this series was included in the prestigious collection "Portrait Of Humanity," a collaborative publication by Magnum Photos and the British Journal Of Photography in 2019. The series has been exhibited and showcased on an international platform.
Throughout her career, Louise Amelie has continuously demonstrated her remarkable talent and dedication to capturing the human experience through her lens. Her thought-provoking works shed light on important social issues, creating visual narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
AWARDS
IWPA - International Women in Photo Award 2023 (Winning Series)
World Report Award - Festival of Ethical Photography 2023 (Single Shot)
Felix Schoeller - German Peace Award In Photography 2021 (Shortlisted)
German Photobook Prize 2021 (Silver)
Portrait Of Humanity 2021(Winning Image)
Lucie Foundation Documentary Scholarship 2021 (Winning Series)
Most Beautiful Photo Books Germany 2021 (Shortlisted)
Belfast Photo Festival 2021 (Winning Book)
German Photobook Award 2018/19 (Gold)
Portrait Of Humanity 2019
Lensculture Emerging Talent Award 2018/19
Fresh Eyes / Gup Magazine 2019
Fine Art Photography Award 2019
Chromatic Award 2018
International Photography Grant 2018
ND Award 2018
EXHIBITIONS
IWPA - International Women in Photo Award 2023, Tokyo
Festival of Ethical Photography 2023, Lodi Italy
Urban Encounters - CSR.Art Contemporary ShowRoom 2023, Berlin
Berlin Bishkek Art Weeks 2023, Berlin
Dead End Gallery, Adits´World 2022, Berlin
Belfast Photo Festival 2021, Belfast
House Of Lucie – Lucie Foundation 2020, Los Angeles
House Of Lucie – Lucie Foundation 2019, Los Angeles
Belfast Photo Festival 2019, Belfast
Goethe Institut & Metropolitan Library 2019, Tokyo
Tama Art University
