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Kimm Saatvedt

Kimm Saatvedt

Author: Callum Davis

Photographer:Nat Twiss , Jake Boreham

Hanging back at the end of Norway’s Fjordluft to chat with Kimm Saatvedt and his silver Porsche 912.

As the sun set on the eventful 2025 edition of Norway’s Fjordluft last May, we bumped into Kimm Saatvedt. Initially drawn in by his pristine silver 912, we quickly discover he’s one of the coolest owners we’ve ever met.

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His car is a shining vision of streamlined short wheelbase perfection; the Silver Metallic exterior paired with an equally spotless black leather interior. “I’ve done a few mods and cut back some excesses like the front bumpers and chrome wheel hubs to make it look more true to the essence of an early 911, a shape I truly love”.

A photographer specialising in fashion, product, and portraiture in his native Norway, Kimm boasts an impressive roster of clients. He has undertaken many projects with Porsche Norway, and has a long history working with the Royal House of Norway, even culminating in portraits of the King and Queen.

The more we learn about Kimm, the more it seems as if his passage into photography was inevitable. “My dad used to work at a newspaper, and I remember I loved to go with him to work, just to sort through all the endless photographs they had lying around.” His bedroom walls soon became covered with stills, including one of a black 930 Turbo which has stuck with him since. “I think Porsche has always been a part of my conscience since then.”

“I’ve done a few mods and cut back some excesses like the front bumpers and chrome wheel hubs to make it look more true to the essence of an early 911."

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We also get an insight into Kimm’s approach to his craft; he laments the abundance of rules in the art form, and has been inspired by greats like William Eggleston to embrace imperfection and to further democratise the medium. “In my opinion, there are too many ‘beautiful’ photographs, so I really love when things are not perfect.”

As we talk photography and admire his 912 on the shores of the Norwegian lake, we point out the contrast between its sleek minimalism and the exuberance and colour in Kimm’s portfolio, as well as his striving for a (lack of) perfection in his work. “oh, don’t worry!” he reassures us, “I’m just in my silver car phase. I still love Bahama yellow”.

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