Kit Karzen

Pro Type: Photographer

Kit Karzen is roving independent photographer and videographer.

Raised in Los Angeles, California, Kit grew up as a decorated professional cyclist for the United States national team, and eventually transitioned into brand marketing for Oakley eyewear.

Kit’s informal training as a visual storyteller was influenced by his mother, a writer, and father, a photographer, who raised him to explore his surroundings with unwavering curiosity. In 2015, he left his career to document the social and environmental issues that define our time.

His style as a visual storyteller flourished through his most intense and intimate bodies of work. In the wake of the 2016 Orlando Massacre, he produced his first photo essay titled “Dear twelve-year-old Kit”, featuring portraits accompanied by letters to his younger self about those who made an impact on his coming out journey.

Whether covering the frontlines of conflicts and wildfires, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, in the middle of an NFL team’s pre-game huddle, or shooting unit photography around the world for The Amazing Race, Kit’s often called into action by clients requiring coverage of sensitive or prominent subject matter that requires a great deal of trust, confidentiality, and self-sufficiency.

Kit was part of the Sports Emmy Award-winning team for Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football. He also received honors from the American Camp Association for his documentary work on Camp Brave Trails, a summer camp for LGBTQ youth.

He is a Part 107 drone pilot and HEFAT certified.

When not on assignment, Kit enjoys spending time outdoors, riding motorcycles, and volunteering for LGBTQ charities.