Coliena Rentmeester

Bio

Coliena Rentmeester is a dynamic photographer whose artistic journey intertwines the vibrant cultures of Los Angeles and New York. Renowned for her captivating work in fashion, portraiture, and travel photography, her imagery has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, W, The New York Times Magazine, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, M Milenio, and GQ. Her commercial prowess is evidenced by collaborations with elite brands including Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Goop, J.Crew, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Beautycounter, and Madewell. Coliena has had the privilege of photographing a diverse array of celebrities, capturing the essence of stars like Reese Witherspoon, Leslie Odom Jr., Kate Hudson, Dakota Johnson, Scarlett Johansson, Owen Wilson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matthew McConaughey, Kristen Bell, and Lily Collins. Notably, she also created Warren Zevon's last portrait for New York Magazine. A summa cum laude graduate of UCLA, where she earned Phi Beta Kappa honors with a double major in History and Art History, Coliena began her career as an assistant to a commercial director at Propaganda Films, contributing stills for feature films, commercials, and music videos. She further honed her craft on a scholarship at the Art Center College of Design, where her father, former Life Magazine photographer Co Rentmeester, had also studied. During her time at Art Center, she interned at the iconic studio of Irving Penn and began her journey with several Condé Nast publications, developing a signature feminine and spontaneous style. Embracing the role of a multi-hyphenate in today’s creative landscape, Coliena collaborates closely with her twin sister, Marliien Rentmeester, of Le Catch. Together, they work on design, art direction, styling, and curation through their platform, Oui Want. A native New Yorker, Coliena’s passion for photography is rooted in her belief that it serves as a unique lens through which to explore culture, history, and the human experience. As she eloquently puts it, “Photography is a creative way to learn more about culture, history, and people. I’m learning every day; it’s like I’ve never left school.”