Stories behind photos
The longer stories behind published frames: iconic Dutch news photos, protest coverage, sports moments and the quiet craft of archiving. Slow reading for people who love what photographs remember.
12 guides
- A Dutch photojournalist's week: from brief to publication in 2026A photojournalist in 2026 moves from a press release in PR-Dashboard to publication in under 24 hours. The pla…
- Archiving decades of press photos in Holland 2026Archiving decades of press photos in 2026 requires a structured approach that combines digital storage, metada…
- Behind the scenes at a Dutch political press conference in 2026A Dutch political press conference in 2026 is a fast-paced event where journalists, PR teams, and politicians …
- Covering King's Day as a press photographer in the Netherlands 2026Covering King's Day in the Netherlands 2026 as a press photographer requires early planning, the right gear, a…
- Covering protests safely as a photographer in Holland 2026Covering protests safely as a photographer in 2026 requires a combination of legal knowledge, proper gear, men…
- Dutch sports photojournalism: split-second decisions in 2026Sports photojournalism in 2026 demands faster reflexes, smarter gear, and tighter deadlines than ever. Dutch p…
- How a viral Dutch news photo travelled the world in 2026A photo of a Dutch cyclist dodging a floating wind turbine blade in Rotterdam harbour became the most-shared n…
- Iconic Dutch news photos and their stories for 2026 readersDutch news photography from 2025 and earlier remains powerful for 2026 readers because it captures key moments…
- Photographing floods and extreme weather in Holland 2026Photographing floods and extreme weather in Holland in 2026 requires specific preparation, gear, and safety aw…
- Portrait sessions with reluctant executives in the Netherlands 2026Portrait sessions with reluctant executives in 2026 require a blend of psychology, patience, and technical pre…
- Weather, light and luck in Dutch news photography in 2026News photography in 2026 depends more than ever on weather, light and luck. Dutch photographers face unpredict…
- What World Press Photo means for Dutch photographers in 2026World Press Photo 2026 in the Netherlands continues to spotlight Dutch photographers, with a strong focus on l…