Brian Kaiser
@briankaiser.bsky.social
Freelance photographer documenting the colorful characters, politics, and subcultures of the American Midwest. Work in NYTimes, Nat Geo, WSJ, Outside, Bloomberg, Bon Appetit, PAPER
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New work for @bloomberg.com on how the federal government shutdown is delaying the rollout of new spirits products from distilleries and craft breweries.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
New work for @bloomberg.com on how the federal government shutdown is delaying the rollout of new spirits products from distilleries and craft breweries.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Introducing Portrait of a Juggalo, a study and celebration of the beauty, debauchery, and radical acceptance of The Gathering of the Juggalos, the unique people that attend, and what brings them back year after year.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Introducing Portrait of a Juggalo, a study and celebration of the beauty, debauchery, and radical acceptance of The Gathering of the Juggalos, the unique people that attend, and what brings them back year after year.
www.brian-kaiser.com/portrait-of-...
www.brian-kaiser.com/portrait-of-...
A roundup of headlines and stories featuring the photos I made at the Columbus, OH Tesla Takedown protest.
April 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A roundup of headlines and stories featuring the photos I made at the Columbus, OH Tesla Takedown protest.
On assignment covering the Tesla Takedown protest in Columbus, OH today.
March 29, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On assignment covering the Tesla Takedown protest in Columbus, OH today.
New work for @outsidemag.bsky.social — I photographed a group of adaptive athletes as they tackled 26k of lung-depleting altitude, loose gravel, soul-sucking ascents, and wicked downhills at the Mammoth Trail Fest.
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March 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New work for @outsidemag.bsky.social — I photographed a group of adaptive athletes as they tackled 26k of lung-depleting altitude, loose gravel, soul-sucking ascents, and wicked downhills at the Mammoth Trail Fest.
apple.news/AY_k8xEa6Qia...
apple.news/AY_k8xEa6Qia...
A big, beautiful full color double truck tearsheet from yesterday’s print edition of @nytimes.com with my photo essay on sturgeon spearing season in Michigan.
It never gets old seeing your work in print. Even after all these years.
It never gets old seeing your work in print. Even after all these years.
February 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
A big, beautiful full color double truck tearsheet from yesterday’s print edition of @nytimes.com with my photo essay on sturgeon spearing season in Michigan.
It never gets old seeing your work in print. Even after all these years.
It never gets old seeing your work in print. Even after all these years.
On assignment this weekend on the frozen waters of Back Lake, MI. This is gonna be a fun one.
January 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On assignment this weekend on the frozen waters of Back Lake, MI. This is gonna be a fun one.
Photographed four different assignments in the last few weeks but none have published yet so here are a few from the archive exploring patterns and themes in my work.
January 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Photographed four different assignments in the last few weeks but none have published yet so here are a few from the archive exploring patterns and themes in my work.
A rare self portrait from a recent test in my studio.
January 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A rare self portrait from a recent test in my studio.
And for The New York Times Kids, I photographed a day in the life of a high school mascot.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
And for The New York Times Kids, I photographed a day in the life of a high school mascot.
For my pals at Big Mess, I photographed two fun projects. I spent time with my friend Lara as she whipped up one of her delicious dishes. Then I photographed Pat and his remarkable collection of pipes.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
For my pals at Big Mess, I photographed two fun projects. I spent time with my friend Lara as she whipped up one of her delicious dishes. Then I photographed Pat and his remarkable collection of pipes.
For the New York Times Magazine I documented extreme savers who are using the FIRE method to retire early.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
For the New York Times Magazine I documented extreme savers who are using the FIRE method to retire early.
For the New York Times, I spent the day in Amish country as a crew put the finishing touches on a portable basketball court.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
For the New York Times, I spent the day in Amish country as a crew put the finishing touches on a portable basketball court.
For Society, I tracked down the infamous Mothman and examined its origins and ongoing impact on a small West Virginia community.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
For Society, I tracked down the infamous Mothman and examined its origins and ongoing impact on a small West Virginia community.
Looking back on another year living the dream. I was lucky to work on some wonderful editorial projects for publications both big and small.
I documented trans joy at the Gathering of the Juggalos for Paper Magazine.
I slurped some Cincinnati style Chili for Bon Appetit.
I documented trans joy at the Gathering of the Juggalos for Paper Magazine.
I slurped some Cincinnati style Chili for Bon Appetit.
December 31, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Looking back on another year living the dream. I was lucky to work on some wonderful editorial projects for publications both big and small.
I documented trans joy at the Gathering of the Juggalos for Paper Magazine.
I slurped some Cincinnati style Chili for Bon Appetit.
I documented trans joy at the Gathering of the Juggalos for Paper Magazine.
I slurped some Cincinnati style Chili for Bon Appetit.
Seasons greetings from the Gathering of the Juggalos
December 25, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Seasons greetings from the Gathering of the Juggalos
With THE @ohiostatefb.bsky.social heading to the Rose Bowl, I thought it’d be a good time to share these photos I made for American Eagle of Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith earlier this year.
December 24, 2024 at 9:11 PM
With THE @ohiostatefb.bsky.social heading to the Rose Bowl, I thought it’d be a good time to share these photos I made for American Eagle of Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith earlier this year.
A brief vignette from LA
December 14, 2024 at 3:06 AM
A brief vignette from LA
Who doesn’t love a tearsheet of their work? Here’s a little A1 and a big inside spread from a recent @nytimes.com story I worked on with my pal @jamiekelterdavis.bsky.social and Ken Belson.
December 9, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Who doesn’t love a tearsheet of their work? Here’s a little A1 and a big inside spread from a recent @nytimes.com story I worked on with my pal @jamiekelterdavis.bsky.social and Ken Belson.
It’s painfully cold here today, which has me reminiscing about a photo essay I shot for @outsidemag.bsky.social on iceboat racing. Its competitors are a rare breed and the sport itself is facing headwinds that threaten its future — climate change.
www.outsideonline.com/gallery/ice-...
www.outsideonline.com/gallery/ice-...
December 4, 2024 at 2:24 PM
It’s painfully cold here today, which has me reminiscing about a photo essay I shot for @outsidemag.bsky.social on iceboat racing. Its competitors are a rare breed and the sport itself is facing headwinds that threaten its future — climate change.
www.outsideonline.com/gallery/ice-...
www.outsideonline.com/gallery/ice-...
Textures and colors from a quick visit to Maine.
December 1, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Textures and colors from a quick visit to Maine.
Having a little print sale just in time for the holidays. Every sale helps support my independent documentary work.
www.brian-kaiser.com/shop
www.brian-kaiser.com/shop
November 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Having a little print sale just in time for the holidays. Every sale helps support my independent documentary work.
www.brian-kaiser.com/shop
www.brian-kaiser.com/shop
New work for Bon Appetit on the best Cincinnati style chili in the Queen City. From old school classics at Dixie Chili and Camp Washington to a ramen inspired reinterpretation at Mochiko, and more.
Read about the rich history of the dish and the best places to grab it in this month’s Bon Appetit.
Read about the rich history of the dish and the best places to grab it in this month’s Bon Appetit.
November 26, 2024 at 3:22 PM
New work for Bon Appetit on the best Cincinnati style chili in the Queen City. From old school classics at Dixie Chili and Camp Washington to a ramen inspired reinterpretation at Mochiko, and more.
Read about the rich history of the dish and the best places to grab it in this month’s Bon Appetit.
Read about the rich history of the dish and the best places to grab it in this month’s Bon Appetit.
New work for @nytimes.com
Clear Eyes. Foam Head. Can’t Lose. Inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/m...
Clear Eyes. Foam Head. Can’t Lose. Inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/m...
November 24, 2024 at 8:52 PM
New work for @nytimes.com
Clear Eyes. Foam Head. Can’t Lose. Inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/m...
Clear Eyes. Foam Head. Can’t Lose. Inside the sweaty, funny, heartfelt world of high school mascots.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/m...