Commercial photography| Charlotte Sverdrup

Three red benches against a dark blue city backdrop, lit by streetlights, creating the appearance of a stage setting.

An orange bench with a lady sitting on top, set against a dark blue city backdrop. The scene is lit by streetlights, giving it the appearance of a stage setting.

An blue table and bench set with a man sitting on the bench, set against a dark blue city backdrop. The scene is lit by streetlights, giving it the appearance of a stage setting.

A red bench and garbage bin with a lady standing next to it, leaning against the railing of a bridge. The scene is set against a dark blue city backdrop, illuminated by streetlights, creating the appearance of a stage setting.

Two red, triangle-shaped step benches with one person sitting on each. The scene is set against a dark tagged wall backdrop, illuminated by streetlights, creating the appearance of a stage setting.

Two people sitting on a bench at a train station, with the scene illuminated by streetlights, creating the appearance of a stage setting.

An orange bench with a guy sitting and reading the newspaper, set against a dark blue city backdrop. The scene is illuminated by streetlights, giving it the appearance of a stage setting.

A yellow snake-shaped bench with a woman sitting on it, set against a dark park with trees. The scene is illuminated by streetlights, creating the appearance of a stage setting.

Agency: Tank Design

Vestre

Vestre is Scandinavia’s premier outdoor furniture manufacturer for urban spaces, collaborating with top Norwegian and European designers and winning multiple Design Excellence Awards. Oslo by Night, an award-winning photo series, captures their illuminated furniture against dramatic twilight cityscapes, showcasing these designs as vibrant focal points. The series, featured in major European design magazines and awarded in Gullsnitt, was produced with Tank Design Oslo.

Editorial shots of Bjørn Kjos, former owner of Norwegian Air, traveling on a plane for work. Some images capture him talking to crew members or interacting with employees.

Bjørn Kjos, former CEO of Norwegian Air, onboard an airplane talking to a woman employee.

Group shot of Bjørn Kjos with two air stewardess onboard the plane.

Bjørn Kjos, former CEO of Norwegian Air, onboard an airplane sat in his seat amongst other travelers.

Group shot of Bjørn Kjos with four air stewardess onboard a plane.

Bjørn Kjos, walking at the airport in Copenhagen.

Bjørn Kjos sat around a table with employees during a meeting.

Bjørn Kjos talking to three mail employees.

A group shot of Bjørn Kjos with crew members working for Norwegian Air.

A close-up portrait of Bjørn Kjos as he checks his phone.

Bjørn Kjos talking to an air stewardess onboard the plane.

Bjørn Kjos having a laugh with two female captains in the cockpit.

Bjørn Kjos talking to a passenger onboard the plane.

Agency: Redink

Norwegian Air

I had the opportunity to photograph a day in the life of former CEO Bjørn Kjos, capturing his work routine in an editorial photoshoot for Norwegian Air's in-flight magazine. Additionally, I conducted a series of group shots for the airline, which were featured in prominent newspapers and magazines across Norway, helping to promote the brand and its leadership in an advertising campaign.

Two people from behind, dogsledding up a hill, wearing warm outfits made of seal skin.

Portrait of Kjetil Reitan, owner of Alaskan Husky Tours, wearing a warm beanie and sunglasses.

Portrait of Kjetil Reitan, owner of Alaskan Husky Tours as he yells commands to his dogs, wearing a warm beanie and sunglasses.

dogs seen from behind, running in a white snowy landscape.

Wide angle shot of Kjetil Reitan riding a dogsled in a white snowy landscape in Rjukan, Norway.

Kjetil Reitan lifting one of the dogs to change its position

Kjetil Reitan sat down fixing the lead on two of the dogs

Wide-angle shot of two dogs looking at Kjetil Reitan as he scouts the vast snowy landscape.

Action shot og the dogs running through deep snow.

Kjetil Reitan walking in deep snow, collecting bark from the trees.

Kjetil Reitan pushing the dogsled up a hill, surrounded by naked trees.

Woman digging a snow cave as the sun sets in the background.

A close up of the inside of the snow cave.

A picture of the dogs resting in the snow as the sun sets.

Close up of Kjetil Reitan in his sleeping bag inside the snow cave.

Kjetil Reitan and the journalist cooking coffee and preparing breakfast outside in the snowy landscape as the sun rises.

Close of up of a bag made out of seal skin.

Kjetil Reitan preparing coffee on top of the bonfire.

Magazine: OSL360

Alaskan Husky Tours

Alaskan Husky Tours is run by Ketil Reitan in Røros, Norway, and takes tourists on adventure rides during winter. Reitan has been dogsledding for more than 30 years and has, amongst other things, hunted whales in Alaska and done some of the world’s most extreme dogsled races. This lifestyle portrait was done for the Norwegian airport magazine OSL360.

Portrait of two men and two women for Idun Industry, wearing black aprons and white shirts, standing against a black wall.

Portrait of a woman in a black apron and white shirt, holding a tray of bread.

Portrait of a man in a black apron and white shirt, carrying a bag of flour on his shoulder.

Woman in a black apron and white shirt, clapping her hands full of flour to make it explode mid-air.

Man in a black apron and white shirt, clapping her hands full of flour to make it explode mid-air.

Aerial shot of six bread on a tray, against a black background.

Woman wearing a black hat, peeking above a black table between two cakes, smiling with her eyes at the camera.

Close-up of a man from behind painting a wall blue, an employee at Mesterbedriften Lund.

Portrait of two male employees at Mesterbedriften Lund.

Man from behind looking at a color wheel against a blue wall.

Close-up of a man painting a wooden board.

A Mesterbedriften Lund employee carrying a paint bucket in a blue-colored room

Portrait of an employee against a blue background.

Group shot of employees at Mesterbedriften Lund, sat on ladders and standing against a blue-colored room.

Portrait of two men and one woman, employees at Mesterbedriften Lund.

ARTWORK

PORTRAITS

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, founder of Snøhetta architecture firm, standing against a white background in the iconic Oslo Opera House.

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, founder of Snøhetta architecture firm, leaning against a wall on the roof of the iconic Oslo Opera House.

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, founder of Snøhetta architecture firm, sitting on a bench between a man and woman, against a big wooden wall in the iconic Oslo Opera House.

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, founder of Snøhetta architecture firm, sitting on the roof of the iconic Oslo Opera House.

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, founder of Snøhetta architecture firm, sitting and leaning against a wall on the roof of the iconic Oslo Opera House.

Portrait of Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, founder of Snøhetta, standing against a building designed by Snøhetta in Oslo.

Agency: NXT Oslo Reklamebyrå

Idun Industri

I was commissioned by Idun Industry to capture images highlighting the bakery and cakery divisions of their business for an advertising campaign. The project involved creating a mix of creative portraits and styled food photography to showcase both the craftsmanship and products in a visually compelling way.

Agency: A2N

Malermester Lund

I was commissioned by A2N to support the rebranding of Malermester Lund, providing photography for their new website and marketing materials. The project included employee portraits as well as images that captured the craftsmanship and work process behind the company’s services.

Featured in:

Condé Nast Traveler - USA & UK

Scandinavian traveler magazine (SAS)

AW Architektur & Wohnen - Germany

CI magazine - Hamburg

Kjetil Trædal Thorsen

I was commissioned to photograph Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, CEO of the renowned architectural agency Snøhetta, for SAS' in-flight magazine. The shoot took place at the iconic Opera House in Oslo, capturing Thorsen in a setting that reflects both his vision and the firm's architectural legacy. The images were also featured in Condé Nast Traveler (USA and UK editions) and several magazines across Germany.

Client: SUP Yoga Oslo

SUP Yoga Oslo

Sup Yoga Oslo hired me to capture video footage of their classes on the Oslofjord. With the help of a drone and by paddling out on a SUP yoga board, I filmed a video that highlighted a class in action with participants. I also shot a serene sunrise yoga session, featuring instructor Aija practicing alone on the water, with the quiet city slowly waking up in the background.

Newspaper: Verdens gang (VG)

Stavanger surf

Stavanger is a city on the west coast of Norway and one of many popular places along the Norwegian coastline to go surf, all year round. What is it that makes these surfers plunge into the ocean even when it is freezing cold? We documented the local surfers and the surf school on the beautiful beach, Jæren, outside Stavanger.

Read the article made for the Norwegian newspaper VG here.

Commercial photography

My commercial photography work includes advertising, editorial, and business projects, creating visuals that enhance brand identity and engage audiences. Interested in collaborating? Don’t hesitate to contact me.