Renate Beense
I am an enthusiastic, social, chaotic and spontaneous person full of humour. My images often portray these characteristics. In my photographs I like to tell people's stories, but better still, my vision of their stories. In my photography I'm looking for the balance between tragedy and comedy. Laughing gives one strength, it connects people and it makes difficult subjects accessible. Humour and energy are therefore elements I strive to include as much as possible.
education
2014 BA Photo Academy, Amsterdam
2010 BA Film and TV studies, Universiteit Utrecht
awards
2015 winner 3rd prize, series Just Dad, Domestic Documentary, Zilveren Camera 2014, Den Haag
2014 winner 3rd prize, series Gewoon Pa/Just Dad, Selection of dutch Photography (SO2014), Amsterdam
2014 winner International Photofestival Leiden, series Just Dad
2014 Top 50 Emerging Talents, series Gewoon Pa/Just Dad, LensCulture Magazine
I work as a freelance photographer on assignments for several clients and on my own long term personal projects.