Cyril Helnwein
Artist | Professional | Photography

Ireland

Been taking photos since I was about 10 years old, with my first camera - a Yashica half-frame camera that allowed 2 photos per frame.

I've lived and worked in Austria, Germany, England, Scotland and the USA, eventually settling in Ireland in 1997. Since 2003 I also work and live in Los Angeles part of the year.

I don't digitally manipulate my photographs, instead I use traditional photography tools such as lighting, movement and timing.

My first exhibition was in Los Angeles in October 2003, hosted by actors Christopher Masterson and Jason Lee.

My second big photography series "The Ethereal", was first exhibited in March 2005. Over 800 people attended the opening, hosted by actors Christopher Masterson and Danny Masterson in the artist district of Los Angeles.

My third series "Myths & Fairytales" opened in Los Angeles in February 2008, hosted by actor Michael Peña, again with record attendance.

My most recent series "Downtown" opened in Los Angeles in April 2009, hosted by actor Danny Masterson. "Downtown" is a series of fine art nude photographs, shot guerrilla style at night on the streets of Downtown LA, using only available ambient light from street signs, lamp posts, etc.

I am married to Irish actress/model Kojii and together we have two children, Croí Sequoia and Éala Cheyenne.

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