Hello! My name is Kjersti Bình Hegna (b. 1992), I am a Norwegian photographer from Vadsø, northern Norway. Currently working as a news- and photojournalist and editor at NFF-magasinet, based in Oslo, Norway. Photography is for me, capturing moments humans often tend to forget. Every-day life, and sceneries deep within the personal sphere is an essential part of my work.

Education /
2018-2020: Journalism, MA - Oslo Metropolitan University. Oslo, Norway.
2013-2016: Photojournalism, BA - Oslo and Akershus University College. Oslo, Norway.
2012-2013: Art and design - Oslo and Akershus University College. Oslo, Norway.
2012: Analog photography and history - Oslo Fotokunstskole. Oslo, Norway
2011-2012: Photography - Lofoten Folkehøgskole. Kabelvåg, Norway.

Awards /
2016: Newcomer Of The Year- Award (Picture of The Year, Norway) for the story "Moon Children".

Exhibitions /
2010: "Noe ekte", Vadsø, Norway.
2016: "Moon Children" for "Made in China", Fredrikstad, Norway DOK16
2018: "Moon Children", for Fritt Ord, Fredrikstad Norway, DOK18.
2020: “Bio”, master graduation exhibition. Oslo, Norway.
2021: “Bio” for Adopsjon i endring. Oslo, Norway.
2023: “Under angrep – historier fra forsvaret av et land” for Forsvarsmuseet, Oslo Norway.
2023: “Bio” for Tekst Lab, old Munch museum, Oslo Norway.

Contact /
e-mail: kjersti.hegna@gmail.com