Laila 2024
Leila Gray , teacher Meisner Technique
I'm passionate about creating portraits of individuals who deeply resonate with me, regardless of their background or label. What matters most is the personal connection I share with them and the mutual willingness to truly connect.
Whether it's an actor or dancer captivating me on stage, a homeless person I encounter on the street, or someone with whom I share an unexpectedly inspiring conversation, I seek to capture their essence away from their usual surroundings. Inviting them into my studio allows me to focus solely on the individual, stripping away external distractions.
In my portraits, I strive to capture honesty and vulnerability. I believe that embracing vulnerability not only enhances our humanity but also fosters kindness and empathy in our world. When people reveal their vulnerabilities, it creates a space for others to do the same, fostering deeper connections and understanding.
Remco 2024
Remco Lodeweges, actor, director
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Susanne Midddelberg
Netherlands
https://www.susannemiddelberg.nl/
Susanne Middelberg
After completing a modern dance education at the Higher school for Arts in Arnhem, she graduated in 1998 from the Royal Academy of Arts in The Ha- gue, from the photography department.
Susanne specializes in portrait and theater- dance photography.
Susanne had a solo exhibition with her Wonder Womanserie at Soho Photo gallery, New York and she exposed her portraits in Boston at the Fence. Her work was also exhibited a.o. at Deelen Art in Rotterdam, HeadOn festival in Sydney, Reflex Modern Art Gallery in Amsterdam, Smelijk en Stokking and gallery Hollandsche Maagd in Gouda and galerie Fontana Fortuna in Amsterdam, Fotofestival Pelt.
Susanne won several awards a.o. the Canon Master, first place All About Photo Magazine 2021, first place of International Photo Awards, Category Self-Portrait and Gold for the Trierenberg Super Circuit.
Susannes work concerns people and their feelings. She wants to show how she is touched by people, and what she sees in them.