Over Ons - NonFiction Photo

About Us

The NonFiction Photo Foundation has been a stage for art with a mission since 2003. It wants to offer this in such a way that everyone benefits.

NonFiction Photo believes in the power of exhibitions, education, talent and entrepreneurship. In view of that, NonFiction Photo presents and produces photography exhibitions and, as a reference point, uses its Manifesto.

Activities

Team members

Andrea Hooymans

Artistic and Business Director

Our leader believes that art can change the world. With images and words, she fights for the NFP community and an engaging photo festival. Goal; world domination, practise; fun, learning and substantive discussions.

Fred Dijkstra

Financial Agent

Money man with a love for numbers and structure. Goes through the tedious process of taking care of back end of the creative process. Our 'master of coin': would not miss him for the world!

Marlie Wabeke

Head Hospitality

Marlie believes in joint responsibility for the world around us. Due to her versatility, she can help others when needed and thus supports the creative process.

Dries Verbeke

Master Builder

Self-taught artist and designer with a cause: turns discarded materials into festival deco, interior design and of course inspiring exhibitions. Secretly wants to change the world.

Aline Eclair

Financial Agent

As a half-marathonist, Aline knows how to keep things running. In her role as our event coordinator, she is the one responsible to connect the dots between the company, visitors and sponsors. Good vibes and inspiring experiences guaranteed!

Rao Shan

Event Coordinator Intern

A dreamer, idealist, life enthusiast. Introverted but passionate. Obsessed with film, photography, literature, feminism, and gender studies. Genuinely into capturing the moment with her analogue camera. Always ready for meeting new people and learning about different cultures.

Persephone Michou

Communication Agent

As a volunteer at the 2021 edition of the Festival, she wanted to get more involved with the team. She is a design expert and a lover of analogue photography. She takes part in the communication activities and is mainly responsible for the feta cheese supply at our office.

Qiao Zhao

Content Creator Intern

Film student who loves photography and numbers! She’s a listener most of the time, and always curious about new things, interesting stories, and different voices. Also loves travelling to the darkest corners of the Earth. Ze is meestal een luisteraar en altijd nieuwsgierig naar nieuwe dingen, interessante verhalen en verschillende stemmen. Houdt ook van reizen naar de donkerste uithoeken van de aarde.

Xiaofei Guan

Marketing Intern

From film to photography, everything that records what has happened or is happening physically or mentally in the world is her interest. Supporting as a bridge between the artists and the market. A creator, a traveller and believes in action. Ondersteunen als brug tussen de artiesten en de markt. Een schepper, een reiziger en gelooft in actie.

Ginger Patcharasoravut

Content Creator Intern

A student of arts and culture, focussing on photography and the Anthropocene. Lives and breaths for analogue photography, always impatient to get the results. Mostly cares about trees and animals while also working her way to see, even if slightly, better lives for all, humans included. Leven en adem voor analoge fotografie, altijd ongeduldig om de resultaten te krijgen. Ze geeft vooral om bomen en dieren, terwijl ze ook haar best doet om, ook al is het maar een beetje, een beter leven voor iedereen te zien, inclusief de mens.

Experts

Dennis Lapré

Photographer

A real veteran in the business of photography. He is also experienced in teaching both at the Noorderpoort College as well as at the Alfa College in Groningen. During the Academy tours he will talk about how a photo is made.

Marion Verwey

Photographer

A social animal, Marion loves taking photographs as much as she loves talking about them. She gives guided tours during the exhibition from the photographer's perspective.

Joost Nuijten

Photographer and Web Master

Loves to take pictures from the backstage. As a tour guide, he emphasizes the photographer's working method. You might see him at the opening behind the piano!

Bert Donker

Talent Coach

Known for epic evaluations and effective brainstorms. Bert watches over the educational components of the organization. With a background in psychology, training and stress management, he keeps us on the right and narrow path.

Danny Martinez

Videographer

Likes to tell stories visually. Passionate about photography, videography and animation. He uses these to spread the message. Also loves to connect with people while on this mission.

Edward Freije

Audiovisual Intern

Visual designer in the making fueled by a healthy dose of caffeine and eierballen. Draws his inspiration from walks through the parks and weekly cinema visits alike. Always does his best to think differently.

Bastian Lasatira

Audiovisual Intern

Has a passion for photography, videography and animations and is always on the lookout to learn new ways to make stuff.

Thijs Borcheld

Editor

That annoying journalist that always asks that critical question you are not prepared for. Knows how to turn a boring text into a true art of words. Constructive reporting should be the norm. Has the urge to enrich oneself from as much knowledge and hagelslag as possible.

Tamara Kanner

Podcast Creator

A curly girl who is always striving to be more creative than the day before. She supports our mission by creating innovative content.

Maurits Wagensveld

Production Agent

Looking to expand his horizon by learning as many new skills as he can! He's excited, unorganized, and hands on. Give him a time and a place and he will be 30 mins late, but he will be there. Giving his all.

Lisa Bockius

Production Agent

An Art History Student who is passionate about visual arts and loves creating and crafting herself, whether it is knitting, crocheting, painting or analogue photography. Seeing the final result of a project makes her happy. Always interested in learning new things and getting to know new people and their stories.

Marta Ferraro

Production Agent

Shy at first but enthusiastic and creative with a strong urgency of expression. Always ready for new challenges to pursue a better understanding of the world. Her camera constantly with her to capture the moment.