Karl R Lilliendahl

From an early age, I was fascinated by photography. I remember being with my uncle, a local news photographer in my old hometown in Iceland, in his darkroom, watching him turn white paper into a black-and-white photograph.

In my early 20´s, I was presented to my mentor, a legendary photographer, Pall Reynisson, who taught me the craft. Even though I´ve turned to digital techniques, the method is the same as that used in the darkroom. The only thing I miss from the darkroom is the smell of the chemical liquids.

I´ve been exhibiting my photographs throughout Scandinavia
in recent years with success and I am grateful to be able to share my vision with others and meet new people who are interested in black and white photography

All prints are available as limited edition prints. They are signed and numbered on the front and have an artist's stamp on the rear side. They are printed on museum-quality Hahnemuhle Fine Art Paper.

Italian work
I aim to capture the daily life in Italy, Italians, and
their surroundings. Individuals go about their business
in everyday life. There is something unique about each and every one of these people. They are all a part of something bigger.


All the best,
Karl R Lilliendahl

Mentoring with
Icelandic photographer and Director of Photography Páll Reynisson taught me the craft of photographing and developing prints.

Here is a list over my private exhibitions

2019 Mokka Café Reykjavik, Iceland
2018 Eataly Restaurant, Oslo Norway (permanent)
2017 Eataly Restaurant, Oslo Norway (permanent)
2015 Eataly Restaurant, Oslo Norway
2014 ELLA slow fashion house, Reykjavik,Iceland
2013 Fotografiens Hus, Oslo Norway
2012 Café La Sosta, Oslo Norway
2012 NRK (Norwegian Broadcasting Service) Oslo Norway
2011 Reykjavik Museum of Photography Iceland
2011 Mokka Café Reykjavik Iceland
2010 Fotomuseet Sundsvall Sweden
2009 Gallery Mazarin Söderhamn Sweden
2008 Länssjukhuset Ryhov Jönköping Sweden
2008 Värnamo sjukhuset Sweden
2008 Eksjö Höglandssjukhuset Sweden
2007 Galleri Fotografi Reykjavik Iceland