Visual Portfolio
about me
My name is John Kiefer, and I am currently in my first year of IGCSE studies. I am very keen on starting a Mediamatiker apprenticeship in 2027, where I can combine creativity with technology.
I enjoy creating visual content and working with photography and video. I like experimenting with different ideas, perspectives, and editing styles to turn simple moments into something more interesting.
Outside of that, I play electric guitar and enjoy learning new songs and playing in a band. I also like sketching. From characters and scenes to buildings and city ideas, and bringing ideas from my imagination onto paper or into digital form.
For me, creative work is about building something from an idea and improving it step by step. This portfolio shows a selection of my recent work.
Photo competition
orange
tree
castle
In mid-autumn of 2022, I discovered a tree with vibrant orange leaves that stood out against the greyed colors of the season. The image captures the beauty of autumn and the striking presence of a single tree within the city landscape. Although I didn’t win, I did make 4th place.
This photograph was taken for the children’s category of the Nature Photographer of the Year competition at the Museum of Natural History in Basel.
my drawings
These drawings focus on perspective, learning about lines and scale to create depth to the image.
They are part of my I.G.C.S.E. art studies.
The beauty of nature
While on a hike, I captured these images which highlight how sunlight reflects off the leaves and transforms the surrounding landscape.
Landskron
I captured these images of the Landskron Castle Ruins during a hike. I was fascinated by how nature slowly takes over what was once carefully built.
The scene illustrates the passing of time, where nature, weather, and decay transform the castle into part of the landscape again.
American muscle cars
A Sunday in Luzern, my father and I went to a car meet. The event presented american muscle cars.
Some car photos I edited to create a vibe like it was the 80s, when my father owned one like it.
VIDEO portfolio
Coming soon.
2026 – Copyright John Kiefer