Othmar Lehner
Helsinki | Vienna
FineArt Photographer and Art Director
https://velvetshadows.photo/


As a fine art photographer I combine artistic vision with a deep respect for the unique voice of each individuum.
Whether collaborating with global brands or emerging designers, I adapt my visual language to align with their identity while still bringing a distinct creative perspective. My work is grounded in a strong professional ethic—respectful, collaborative, and attentive—especially when working with models, where trust and care are essential to capturing authentic expression.
My images have been featured in magazines like Vogue España and Vogue México, Malvie French Fashion, Guess, Harpers Bazar, National Geographic and many more, and I’m proud to have my artwork exhibited in the Saatchi Online Gallery in London..
VelvetShadows is where I explore the emotional and visual power of light, texture, and portraiture. My work blends fashion and fine art photography, always aiming to tell stories that feel both intimate and timeless. I’m inspired by contrasts—soft velvet, deep shadows—and how they shape identity, beauty, and mood.
Each photo is more than a picture—it's a feeling, a story, a moment that lingers.
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Why Watch Him Now?
With a growing archive of meticulously staged images and fully-formed curatorial universes, Othmar Lehner enters the Saatchi Art platform with a clarity of vision. His ability to move between intimacy, irony, and erotic theatricality—without ever diluting conceptual force—positions him as one of the most genre-defying photographers of his generation.
Whether you're seeking emotionally charged monochromes, cinematic surrealism, or psychological portraiture with a fashion edge, Lehner’s work invites you to enter, observe, and—inevitably—gaze back. Explore more of Othmar Lehner’s work on Saatchi Art online.