Kjersti Binh Hegna (b. 1992) is a norwegian photographer from Vadsø, northern Norway. Currently working as a news- and photojournalist at Forsvarets forum, based in Oslo, Norway. Photography is both her passion and her tool in documenting stories that are bigger than herself. Capturing moments humans often tend to forget they encounter in the every-day life, and sceneries deep within the personal sphere is an essential part of her work.

Education /
2018-2020: Journalism, MA - Oslo Metropolitan University. Oslo, Norway.
2013-2016: Photojournalism, BA - Oslo and Akershus University College. Oslo, Norway.
2012-2013: Art and design - Oslo and Akershus University College. Oslo, Norway.
2012: Analog photography and history - Oslo Fotokunstskole. Oslo, Norway
2011-2012: Photography - Lofoten Folkehøgskole. Kabelvåg, Norway.

Awards /
2016: Newcomer Of The Year- Award (Picture of The Year, Norway) for the story "Moon Children".

Exhibitions /
2010: "Noe ekte", Vadsø, Norway.
2016: "Moon Children" for "Made in China", Fredrikstad, Norway DOK16
2018: "Moon Children", for Fritt Ord, Fredrikstad Norway, DOK18.
2020: “Bio”, master graduation exhibition. Oslo, Norway.
2021: “Bio” for Adopsjon i endring. Oslo, Norway.
2023: “Under angrep – historier fra forsvaret av et land” for Forsvarsmuseet, Oslo Norway.
2023: “Bio” for Tekst Lab, old Munch museum, Oslo Norway.

Contact /
phone: (+47) 97 41 86 09
e-mail: kjersti.hegna@gmail.com