Philip Karlberg, born 1973, is one of Sweden's most talented and prominent still life and beauty photographers. Despite his youth, he already has extensive business experience, and he shares his time equally between editorial and commercial assignments. His photos are characterized by a pristine, near-perfect quality that nevertheless retains a suggestive secrecy. Philip Karlberg's visual ingenuity transforms a still life of beauty products into a mystery, riddled with visual clues. His pictures often display a sheen of luxury combined with strong emotions, tense moods, and a visceral feeling of presence. The images entice the viewer to pause and search for the story hidden within.
