BEMOREROMAN

I’m Roman Koester, a London-based portrait photographer and artist working under the name BEMOREROMAN. My background is in architecture, but people - their faces, expressions and stories - have become the focus of my work.My street portraits begin with a conversation. I approach people who catch my eye, ask permission to photograph them and see where the encounter takes us.My work includes portraits of familiar London characters alongside people such as Tilda Swinton, Bill Nighy and Tom Hiddleston. A selection featured in my Soho exhibition, “Soho Characters and Other Icons.”I’ve been taking photographs for over 30 years and established BEMOREROMAN in 2024.In my workshops, I share how I approach people, build a connection and work with natural light and surroundings. I enjoy helping participants find the confidence to start a conversation and develop their own way of photographing people. You don’t need to be naturally outgoing - curiosity and a willingness to give it a go are a good beginning.