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bernhoft

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about

I led the creative direction for Bernhoft’s single rollout and the album Dancing on My Knees. The goal was to build a universe that matched the emotional weight and warmth of the music—something atmospheric, lived-in and understated, but with a clear visual signature. We ended up securing a protected, historic house that gave exactly the right character and soul to the project. From there the whole world clicked into place.

my role

I developed the creative direction, built out the visual approach and presented a full concept to Bernhoft and the team. I sourced and booked a strong crew, shaped the mood, styling and overall aesthetic, and oversaw everything from pre-production to final delivery. I also worked closely with the team through selects, retouching and the final polish to make sure every image carried the tone we were aiming for. Working with such a sharp crew made the whole thing flow, and Jarle Bernhoft was a complete star throughout—collaborative, open and fully committed to the direction.

process

When I work with artists or brands, I focus on understanding the vibe and the soul of the project. Artists bring emotion and history, so I always start with an exploration phase where we go through past artwork, imagery, references, styling and colors to get a clear sense of what feels true to them.
From there, I build a visual world based on those insights, a creative strategy covering look and feel, lighting, location, mood, color, graphic direction and content ideas. I also put together recommendations for the team that will bring it to life: photographer, videographer, stylist, hair and makeup, and the right locations. The goal is always to create something that resonates deeply with who they are and what the feelings of the music should look like.

credits

Creative directon: christin malen andreassen
photography: fred jonny
HMUA: Jeanette gjerde olsen
photo/video content: Peter bruteig
design: christin malen andreassen

direction

© bernhoft as, work made while at sony music norway