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I recently spoke with Eindhoven photographer Jan Timmer, who has been photographing the city for years.

What I found interesting is that he originally often heard people describe Eindhoven as a bit boring or not particularly beautiful. His photography almost became a response to that: showing how much difference light, perspective and timing can make.

We talked about photographing during the blue hour, the mix of old Philips architecture and new high-rise buildings, finding unusual viewpoints of familiar places, and how years of photographing Eindhoven have unintentionally created a visual archive of a city that keeps changing.

One quote that stuck with me:

>“You always used to hear that Eindhoven was a bit boring and not particularly beautiful. I like showing that it actually is beautiful.”

For anyone interested in photography, architecture or simply seeing Eindhoven through someone else’s eyes, I wrote up the full conversation here:

https://eindhovencreativecommunity.nl/en/blogs/jan-timmer-fotografie-eindhoven/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=jan_timmer_blog&utm_content=r_eindhoven

Would also be interesting to hear: which place in Eindhoven do you think looks much better in a photo than people expect?

Hi everyone!

We’ve just launched the Eindhoven Photography Challenge and we’d love to see how people in r/eindhoven look at our city.

The idea is simple: show us Eindhoven through your eyes.

Architecture, people, nightlife, technology, nature, Strijp-S, a quiet street, something typically Eindhoven or just a small everyday moment that catches your attention, there’s no single right way to photograph the city.

You can submit one photo and entries are open until 18 October. You don’t have to be a member of Eindhoven Creative Community to participate.

The photos will be judged by a four-person jury:

• Stan Kuipers – Eindhovenfluencer, vlogger and entrepreneur
• Jan Timmer – Eindhoven photographer
• Roy van der Wens – international photographer and videographer
• Cas van Laar – portrait and documentary photographer

The public also gets a say: the final result consists of 60% jury voting and 40% public voting.

And of course, there are prizes. We’re very happy to have Cameranu Eindhoven and Hope’s Pizza supporting the challenge and providing prizes for the winners.

👉 More info & submit your photo:
https://eindhovencreativecommunity.nl/en/photography-challenge/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=photography_challenge_2026&utm_content=organic_post

A little bit about us

Eindhoven Creative Community (ECC) is an informal, non-commercial community for photographers, filmmakers, designers and other creatives in and around Eindhoven. There are no membership fees and there’s no commercial agenda behind the challenge.

We regularly organise events to bring people together. and whenever we can, we also use our events and projects to support a good cause.

Mostly, we just want to create more opportunities for Eindhoven’s creative community to meet, make things and share their work.

Looking forward to seeing your Eindhoven! 📷

For Eindhoven Creator Community, I recently sat down with Hanneke Wetzer, an Eindhoven-based artist, illustrator and photographer.

What started as a conversation about her work turned into a much broader story about creativity, the human body, photography, public art and what it means to develop your own visual language.

One thing that stayed with me from the interview was the way Hanneke talked about minimalism. Instead of seeing limitations as something negative, they helped her discover what actually suited her work:

“Het minimalisme was geen beperking, maar juist iets wat echt bij mij hoorde.”
“Minimalism wasn’t a limitation, but something that genuinely felt like me.”

We also talked about her fascination with the human body, her Beings work, the different disciplines she moves between, and Eindhoven as a place to live and create.

What I like about these interviews is that they’re not really about making a list of someone’s achievements. I’m much more interested in why someone creates, how their work develops, and what keeps them curious.

The interview took place at Douwe Egberts Café in Eindhoven, and I took the portrait used for the article there as well.

If you’re interested in local artists and makers, you can read the full story here:

👉 https://eindhovencreatorcommunity.nl/blogs/hanneke-wetzer-over-kunst-het-lichaam-en-eindhoven/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hanneke_wetzer_blog&utm_content=reddit_post

Would also be interested to hear about other Eindhoven-based artists, photographers, filmmakers or makers whose work deserves more attention.

About a month ago, I posted here because I was looking for a photography/video community in Eindhoven.

Well… we made one. :)

It’s called the Eindhoven Creator Community, a place for photographers, videomakers and other creatives in and around Eindhoven to meet, connect, learn from each other and create together. currently we have 26 creators and growing.

We organize fun events and meetups where we go out, shoot together, try new things and just have a good time with other creatives. We have currently 9 activities on the agenda!

If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, you're very welcome to join:
https://www.eindhovencreatorcommunity.nl/en/join/

And if you just want to follow along:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eindhoven_creator_community/

Thanks again to everyone who responded to the original post. Cool to see that a simple Reddit post actually turned into something. :)

Je hebt hem waarschijnlijk al tientallen keren gezien: Gato, de kat die met een hoed, strik of ander kostuum op lantaarnpalen, elektriciteitskastjes en muren in Eindhoven verschijnt.

Voor Eindhoven Creator Community sprak ik met de anonieme maker achter Gato. Niet om te achterhalen wie hij in het dagelijks leven is, maar om te begrijpen hoe het personage is ontstaan, hoe hij zijn plekken kiest en waarom hij zijn werk bewust buiten reclame, politiek en sociale-mediahypes houdt.

In het interview vertelt hij onder meer over zijn eerste ervaringen met graffiti in de Berenkuil in 2006, waarom vrienden hem vroeger ‘kat’ noemden en hoe een locatie soms bepaalt welke versie van Gato er ontstaat. Zo verwijst de matroos-Gato naar de woonboten en het havengebied van Eindhoven.

Ook legt hij uit waarom een beschikbare legale muur niet automatisch de juiste muur is, waarom sommige ideeën jarenlang blijven liggen en waarom zijn stickers volgens hem op straat thuishoren, niet in de schoenendoos van een verzamelaar.

Inmiddels heeft Gato de grens van 100.000 stickers bereikt.

Het volledige interview lees je hier:
https://eindhovencreatorcommunity.nl/blogs/gato-anonieme-straatkat-eindhoven.php?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gato_anonieme_straatkat

Ik ben benieuwd: waar in Eindhoven kwam jij Gato voor het eerst tegen? Foto’s en omschrijvingen van de plek zijn welkom in de reacties.

English summary: I interviewed the anonymous artist behind Gato, the cat that appears on stickers, walls and utility boxes throughout Eindhoven. We talked about the character’s origins, how locations influence each design, why the artist remains anonymous and why Gato is deliberately kept away from advertising and politics.

Hi r/AskPortugal!

My name is Pieter, and I am a photographer from the Netherlands.

In 2025, I created a charity calendar combining portraits and classic cars. The project was photographed entirely in the Netherlands and raised more than €7,500 for Stichting ALS Nederland, supporting the fight against the muscle disease ALS.

I will be visiting Lisbon from 6 to 10 August 2026 and will be bringing my camera. I would love to create one special photograph in Portugal for the next edition of the charity calendar.

I am currently looking for:

• Someone in Lisbon or the surrounding area who owns a classic car or distinctive older vehicle and may be willing to participate.
• Someone who would enjoy being photographed with the car. This person does not need to be a professional model. Personality, enthusiasm and a connection to Lisbon are more important.

The car owner could also appear in the portrait, or the car and portrait participant could be arranged separately.

I am open to different makes and models. The character and history of the vehicle are more important than its financial value.

This is a non-commercial charity project, not a paid advertising shoot. The concept, location and use of the photographs would be discussed clearly with everyone involved beforehand. No photograph would be published without permission.

I have included a few examples from the 2025 calendar to show the style of the project.

Does anyone know:

• A classic-car owner or local car club in the Lisbon area?
• Someone who might enjoy participating in the portrait?
• A suitable and accessible photography location where a classic car can be parked safely?

Recommendations, introductions and local advice would be greatly appreciated. Please leave a comment or send me a private message.

Thank you!

Pieter
Dutch photographer
www.classicsforcharity.nl/en

Blog
https://pietervanengeland.nl/blogs/Blogs%20-%20ALS%20Autokalender%202025%20-%20Pieter%20van%20Engeland.html

Hi r/Lisbon!

My name is Pieter, and I am a photographer from the Netherlands.

In 2025, I created a charity calendar combining portraits with classic cars. The entire project was photographed in the Netherlands and, with the help of car owners, participants, volunteers and sponsors, it raised more than €7,500 for Stichting ALS Nederland, supporting the fight against ALS.

I will be visiting Lisbon from 6 to 10 August 2026, and I will be bringing my camera with me. I would love to use this opportunity to create one special photograph in Lisbon for the next edition of the charity calendar.

For this shoot, I am looking for:

• Someone in Lisbon or the surrounding area who owns a classic car or distinctive older vehicle and might be interested in participating.
• Someone who would enjoy being photographed with the car. You do not need to be a professional model—personality, enthusiasm and a connection to Lisbon are much more important.

The car owner could also be the person in the portrait. Alternatively, the car and portrait participant can be arranged separately.

I am open to all kinds of classic cars. The history, character and personal story behind the vehicle are more important than its financial value.

One of the photographs may be selected for the final calendar. This is a non-commercial charity project, not an advertising shoot. The concept, location, clothing and intended use of the photographs will be discussed clearly with everyone involved beforehand. No photograph will be published without permission.

I have included a few examples from the 2025 calendar to show the style and quality of the project.

Would you be interested in participating, or do you know someone in Lisbon who might be? Please leave a comment or send me a private message. Suggestions for suitable locations are also very welcome.

Thank you!

Olá, r/AutoTuga!

Chamo-me Pieter e sou fotógrafo nos Países Baixos.

Em 2025, criei um calendário solidário com automóveis clássicos e retratos, fotografado integralmente nos Países Baixos. Com a ajuda dos proprietários dos automóveis, modelos, voluntários e patrocinadores, o projeto angariou mais de 7.500 euros para apoiar a luta contra a ELA — Esclerose Lateral Amiotrófica.

Estarei de férias em Lisboa entre os dias 6 e 10 de agosto de 2026 e levarei a minha câmara comigo. Gostaria muito de aproveitar esta oportunidade para criar uma fotografia especial em Portugal para a próxima edição do calendário solidário.

Por isso, procuro alguém em Lisboa ou nos arredores que tenha um automóvel clássico ou um veículo antigo com personalidade e que gostasse de participar numa sessão fotográfica cuidadosamente planeada.

Estou aberto a diferentes marcas e modelos. O caráter, a história e a ligação do proprietário ao automóvel são mais importantes do que o seu valor financeiro. O proprietário também poderá aparecer no retrato, mas apenas se tiver interesse nisso.

Uma das fotografias poderá ser selecionada para integrar o calendário final. Trata-se de um projeto solidário e não de uma sessão fotográfica publicitária ou comercial. O conceito, o local e a utilização prevista das fotografias serão, naturalmente, discutidos previamente com o proprietário.

Incluí algumas fotografias do calendário de 2025 para mostrar o estilo e a qualidade do projeto.

Teria interesse em participar, ou conhece alguém na zona de Lisboa que possa ter? Deixe um comentário ou envie-me uma mensagem privada.

Muito obrigado!

Pieter

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for a friendly photography or video group in Eindhoven. Maybe there is already a group I could join, but I would also be open to starting something new with other interested people.

I work as a content marketer and regularly create photo and video content for my job. In my free time, I also enjoy working on my own creative projects. In the past, I have organised a photowalk and an event, and I created a calendar to raise money for charity.

It would be great to meet other creative people who are interested in activities such as:

• photowalks around Eindhoven or other cities;
• photography and video projects;
• sharing ideas and learning from each other;
• creative meetups or trips;
• occasionally creating something for a good cause.

You don’t need to be a professional. Hobbyists, beginners and experienced creators are all welcome. The main goal would be to meet people, enjoy creating together and keep everything informal and non-commercial.

People could suggest their own ideas and choose which activities they would like to join. No obligations or fixed commitments.

Do you know of an existing group in Eindhoven that might be a good fit? Or would you be interested in starting a new group together? Feel free to leave a comment or send me a message.

If there is enough interest, I’d be happy to organise an informal first meetup or photowalk somewhere in Eindhoven.