Giedo van der Zwan

In daily life, Giedo van der Zwan is a writer and creative consultant. As a photographer Giedo frequently roams the streets and beach of his hometown – The Hague in The Netherlands. He has received international recognition for his work through publications, awards, and exhibitions. After Giedo started a long-term project ‘Pier to Pier’ about […]

In daily life, Giedo van der Zwan is a writer and creative consultant. As a photographer Giedo frequently roams the streets and beach of his hometown – The Hague in The Netherlands. He has received international recognition for his work through publications, awards, and exhibitions.

After Giedo started a long-term project ‘Pier to Pier’ about the local beach culture in Scheveningen, he published a book and organized a 6-month solo exhibition on the Pier of Scheveningen under the same title. Pier to Pier is why most people know Giedo from his beach work. 

Giedo prefers to photograph candid scenes and works very close to people with a wide lens and often with a flash. His images are bright, sharp, and colorful showing ‘real people and real emotions’.

In his presentation, Giedo will share his inspiration, the challenges he faces and the personal development as a photographer he has experienced while taking us on a tour through his work.

The presentation will be held in English

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