Brian Kaiser

Brian Kaiser is a stylized documentary photographer and the founder of the commercial photo studio Wonder & Wander. His work highlights and celebrates people, culture, and politics across America, with a special focus on the Midwest. His projects have covered the found family of trans Juggalos, spear-wielding ice fishers, the diversity of the bull-riding community, the aftermath of the East Palestine train derailment, adaptive trail runners conquering some of America’s highest peaks, and aspiring presidents and their most devoted supporters.

His documentary practice is built on the belief that we have the most to learn from those whose stories are rarely told. His photos offer a surreal but empathetic glimpse inside an often overlooked part of the country that, despite its reputation for modesty, is rich with stories, and filled with vibrant communities and colorful characters. In the process, his photos show that even at our strangest, we all just want to be understood and accepted for who we are.

Select clients include The New York Times, Bon Appetit, American Express, Outside Magazine, National Geographic, PAPER Magazine, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Le Monde, Bloomberg, POLITICO, The New York Times Magazine, Discover, Microsoft, OliPOP, Marriott, RXBar, American Eagle Outfitters, Penfield, Moët & Chandon, and Casa Malka Tequila.