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Misonne, a Belgian photographer, 1870-1943

Misonne, a Belgian photographer, 1870-1943

| Leen Koper | 7,751 views | 6 comments

In the early 1980s, I bought a book about Belgian photographer Léonard Misonne at De Slegte, a cheap bookshop in Rotterdam, for just 24.50 guilders, around 11 euros today. I did not know him at the time, but was immediately struck by the truly sublime images in it.

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Interview with photographer Anja Ligtenberg

Interview with photographer Anja Ligtenberg

| Michelle Peeters | 8,231 views | 0 comments

Anja Ligtenberg completed her studies in Documentary Photography and Photojournalism at the International Centre of Photography in New York in 1998, specialising in documentary photography and photojournalism. She specialises in documentary and portrait photography, both nationally and internationally.

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Nikon ambassador David Yarrow

Nikon ambassador David Yarrow

| Michelle Peeters | 6,971 views | 0 comments

Since November 2018, David Yarrow has been one of Nikon's Europe Ambassadors. The Nikon Europe Ambassador programme works with some of the world's best image makers to showcase their unique style, technical approach and outstanding portfolios to the world.

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Interview with Photoholic John Wilhelm

Interview with Photoholic John Wilhelm

| Michelle Peeters | 16,431 views | 2 comments

John Wilhelm is a unique Swiss photographer who has chosen an unconventional path. His IT background comes in very handy when creating quirky worlds for his children, resulting in wonderful magical-realist photographs.

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Interview with wedding photographer Matty Maas

Interview with wedding photographer Matty Maas

| Michelle Peeters | 7,539 views | 1 comment

Matty Maas photographed her first wedding in 2013. Her career took off after that. She is now a member of the Master Photographers Network, where she has already received her first 'Runner up' award. This article shares her experiences and valuable tips for this form of documentary photography.

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Interview with photographer John Geven

Interview with photographer John Geven

| Michelle Peeters | 11,768 views | 8 comments

John Geven (49) is a passionate photographer. And largely paralysed. You might think that is an impossible combination, but his successful photo studio in Nuenen proves otherwise.

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Interview with photographer Bob van Zalm

Interview with photographer Bob van Zalm

| Michelle Peeters | 9,935 views | 2 comments

Bob is an old hand in the profession. He learned the trade from major northern names such as Foto Bouchier, Foto Steenmeijer, Foto Hofsteenge and press photo agency Folkers. He then worked as a freelance photographer and later as a photography teacher at Minerva Academy of Art. I interviewed him in his home town of Huizinge.

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Would you like to take better photos and keep up with what is happening in photography? Photofacts publishes articles that teach you something about photography — from a product announcement to a practical shooting tip or a look at a website. Photofacts covers photography every day and is a hobby project of Elja Trum's that got out of hand. The articles are written by a team of volunteer authors. If you would enjoy writing one or more articles for Photofacts, do get in touch.More about Photofacts

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