Bella Kirchner is a freelance photographer based in Austin, Texas. Eight years ago, she picked up her camera (after almost 15 years of being away from it) and feels like her voice has returned. Coming back to photography at this point in her life has altered her perspective and deeply impacted how she photographs.
Since then, she's won awards, exhibited her work, and participated in workshops, including Eddie Adams XXXI (2018).
Her work is focused primarily on documentary, fine art, and street photography but she's always interested in pushing herself in this art form and looking for new stories to capture.
To hire her or buy prints, email her at bella.kirchner@gmail.com.
AWARDS AND SHOWS
2020
American Photography 36 Selected Winner
Soho Photo Gallery 2020 National Competition Winner
Houston Center for Photography Togethering Virtual Exhibit.
2019
The Guardian Feature : "Exhibition showcases female street photography – in pictures"
Lucie Foundation Emerging Artist Scholarship : Shortlisted
Texas Senate Coverage for Bloomberg
West Austin Studio Tour (W.E.S.T) (Austin, Texas) : Juried Show
2018
Women's Street Photography Exhibit at ArtSpace PS109 Gallery (New York City) : Juried Show
SHE Exhibit at Soma Vida Gallery (Austin, Texas) : Juried Show
Tin Whistle Gallery (Austin, Texas) : Group Exhibit
ANON MAGAZINE Write-Up : "Bella Kirchner can sink your soul with a mere glimpsing of her prints."
2016
East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T) at The Austin School of Photography (Austin, Texas) : Group Exhibit
2015
The Phillips Collection’s American Moments Photo Contest (Washington, D.C.) : First Place
East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T) at The Austin School of Photography (Austin, Texas) : Group Exhibit