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Best photograph of 2020

December 26, 2020

A documentary photograph of my wife’s knee operation is arguably the best one I shot in 2020. Check out the whole series, is it interesting beyond the personal aspect?

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on December 26, 2020March 2, 2024Categories Cambo Ultima 23D, Conceptual, Fine ArtLeave a comment on Best photograph of 2020
 

Time watch (book cover)

November 1, 2020

After writing a book (short fiction) I decided to contact myself for a suitable cover photo featuring a watch I do not own. Boy did it come out good.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on November 1, 2020March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, PhotoshopLeave a comment on Time watch (book cover)
 

Jeff Wall and an Apple

October 26, 2018

Inspired by the work ‘Monologue‘ by Jeff Wall I shot this portrait in such a style. But it features the witch from Snow White.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on October 26, 2018March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, PortraitLeave a comment on Jeff Wall and an Apple
 

Always looking for the best fitting connection

March 14, 2018

Photographing a visual identity, how did I get to this particular image? And why is there so much space around the screws?

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on March 14, 2018March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, PhotographyLeave a comment on Always looking for the best fitting connection
 

My life as a model

January 18, 2018

Some photographs of me shot by my friend Bas Gijselhart back when my beard was groomed and my hair trimmed.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on January 18, 2018March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, PortraitLeave a comment on My life as a model
 

Childhood

November 30, 2017

What images evoke childhood for you? For me these are spot on. From a Fotoacademie assignment. Includes a link to a great article at the end.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on November 30, 2017March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, FotoacademieLeave a comment on Childhood
 

End of summer

October 29, 2017

A conceptual series I shot. Can you discern the idea behind it? In hindsight I feel these images can exist on their own.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on October 29, 2017March 2, 2024Categories ConceptualLeave a comment on End of summer
 

The Neon Demon

September 5, 2017

The Neon demon is a terrible movie, but it inspired Marieta and me to shoot some not so terrible photographs.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on September 5, 2017March 27, 2024Categories Conceptual, InspirationLeave a comment on The Neon Demon
 

Destroying consumer society

June 19, 2017

Bought this second hand mannequin and scared a bunch of friends with it. Then shot a small series of photos focusing on destroying consumer society.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on June 19, 2017March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, DevelopmentLeave a comment on Destroying consumer society
 

White plastic

May 20, 2017

Nice conceptual series about how we use oil that is old leaves and bones to create something that is destroying the environment. But white.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on May 20, 2017March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, ProductLeave a comment on White plastic
 

I hate Rembrandt

December 21, 2016

The most Rembrandt-y portrait I ever made, and will ever make. In this post I clearly explain what my problem is and why I hate Rembrandt.

Author Joeri van VeenPosted on December 21, 2016March 2, 2024Categories Conceptual, Portrait1 Comment on I hate Rembrandt

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