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@bjornstaps
Bjorn Staps is an experienced photographer based in the Netherlands. He works on both long-term projects as well as assignments for national and international commercial and editorial clients. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, Bjorn now serves as a senior lecturer in its Photography Department alongside his professional practice.
His photographic work explores themes of identity, self-expression, and freedom, characterized by striking compositions and a strong use of light and color. Above all, his photography captures authentic moments, portraying his subjects as they naturally experience life.
books
European Cowboy
152-pages hardcover book published by Lecturis, The Netherlands 2023
Fortune Flows / Stromend Geluk
96-pages hardcover book published by 99Publishers, The Netherlands 2012
publication/client list (selection)
ABAB / ABB / ALD automotive / ANWB / Aviko / Brabantia / Bosch / Dela / Enexis / Expert / Hoogvliet / HKNN / Huntsman / MelkUnie / Mitsubishi / NRC / Philips / Rad Power Bikes / Refresco / PostNL / Schiphol Group / Securitas / ‘s Heeren Loo / Signify / SWZ / VGZ / Volkskrant Magazine / a.o.
awards
DCA Award (Huntsman campaign, 2024)
Het Cultuurfonds (Grant Recipient, 2023)
KunstLoc (Grant Recipient, 2023)
Bonk Award (SWZ campaign, 2022)
Belfast Photo Fesival (shortlist, 2021)
BKKC (Grant Recipient, 2012)
education
B.A. in Photography, Royal Academy of Art (KABK) The Hague, The Netherlands
B.Ed. Arts in Education, Fontys University of the Arts, Tilburg, The Netherlands
teaching experience
Bjorn is a senior lecturer at the Photography Department of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague, The Netherlands.
exhibitions / art fairs
Lens&Canvas The Hague / IJ Kunst Collectief Amsterdam / Rotterdam Photo / Amsterdam Museum / Art Amsterdam / Centrum voor de Kunsten Eindhoven / China op de Kaap Rotterdam / Fotofestival Naarden / (We like) Art Amsterdam / Hoogtij Den Haag / KunstRAI Amsterdam / KunstScene Tilburg / Realisme Beurs Amsterdam / PhotoNOLA New Orleans / Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam / a.o.
press, publications, interviews, etc. (selection)
Buckaroo Magazine, Arizona USA, Raul Esparza, 14-03-2025
JFK Magazine, Jeroen Jansen ‘European Cowboy’, 06-03-2025
DuPho, Dutch Photographers Day, Amsterdam, 21-10-2024
Volkskrant Magazine, Naomi Habashy, Mirthe Heijink ‘8 tellen in levensgevaar’, 18-05-2024 De Morgen, Michaël de Moor ‘Western in Westerloo’, 11-05-2024
‘European Cowboy’ is included in the library of The Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma USA, 07-05-2024
Modern Cowboy Magazine USA, Krysta Paffrath ‘Exploring the European Cowboy’, 28-04-2024
Focus Magazine, ‘European Cowboy’, 11-08-2023
Brabant Cultureel, Joep Eijkens ‘Bjorn fotografeert de wereld van de Europese Cowboy’, 28-07-2023
DigiPhoto Pro, ‘European Cowboy’, 29-06-2023
De Nieuwsklok, ‘Vrijheid, moed en mannelijkheid’, 14-06-2023
De Limburger LS, ‘Riskante rodeo in België’, 20-05-2024
Algemeen Dagblad, Joost Goutziers ‘Gebroken ribben, hersenschudding’, 14-06-2023
Brabants Dagblad, BN De Stem, Joost Goutziers ‘Ook Europese cowboys breken hierbij hun ribben’, 14-06-2023
Photobook Daily, Photo-Eye, 08-06-2023
Spijkers met Koppen NPO Radio 2, ‘Cowboys van de Lage Landen’, 13-05-2023
NRC, Mandula van den Berg ‘8 seconden op 1000 kilo’, 09-05-2023
Kiekie 35, Denise Woerdman ‘European Cowboy’, september 2022
Panorama, Frenk Klein Arfman ’Man vs Stier’, 04-2022
Denim Boulevard Milano, ‘European Cowboy’, 09-03-2021
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, ‘On the Move’, 08-2014 01-2015
Shutr Magazine, Jeroen Jazet, ‘Van opmaak tot media aandacht’, 29-08-2012
Koffietijd, RTL4, Pernille La Lau, interview, 10-02-2012
Indie Photobook Library (iPL), Washington D.C. USA, ‘Stromend Geluk/Happiness Flows’ is included, 09-02-2012
Algemeen Dagblad, Dieter van den Berg ‘Uitstervend geluk bij de Chinees’ 01-02-2012
RTL Boulevard, RTL4, Daphne Dekkers, 23-01-2012
Volkskrant Magazine, Bart Koetsenruijter ‘Foe Yong Haai’, 12-02-2010
Club Donny #5, Ben Laloua, Frank Bruggeman, Ernst van der Hoeven, 2010
behind the scenes
His photographic work explores themes of identity, self-expression, and freedom, characterized by striking compositions and a strong use of light and color. Above all, his photography captures authentic moments, portraying his subjects as they naturally experience life.
books
European Cowboy
152-pages hardcover book published by Lecturis, The Netherlands 2023
Fortune Flows / Stromend Geluk
96-pages hardcover book published by 99Publishers, The Netherlands 2012
publication/client list (selection)
ABAB / ABB / ALD automotive / ANWB / Aviko / Brabantia / Bosch / Dela / Enexis / Expert / Hoogvliet / HKNN / Huntsman / MelkUnie / Mitsubishi / NRC / Philips / Rad Power Bikes / Refresco / PostNL / Schiphol Group / Securitas / ‘s Heeren Loo / Signify / SWZ / VGZ / Volkskrant Magazine / a.o.
awards
DCA Award (Huntsman campaign, 2024)
Het Cultuurfonds (Grant Recipient, 2023)
KunstLoc (Grant Recipient, 2023)
Bonk Award (SWZ campaign, 2022)
Belfast Photo Fesival (shortlist, 2021)
BKKC (Grant Recipient, 2012)
education
B.A. in Photography, Royal Academy of Art (KABK) The Hague, The Netherlands
B.Ed. Arts in Education, Fontys University of the Arts, Tilburg, The Netherlands
teaching experience
Bjorn is a senior lecturer at the Photography Department of the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) in The Hague, The Netherlands.
exhibitions / art fairs
Lens&Canvas The Hague / IJ Kunst Collectief Amsterdam / Rotterdam Photo / Amsterdam Museum / Art Amsterdam / Centrum voor de Kunsten Eindhoven / China op de Kaap Rotterdam / Fotofestival Naarden / (We like) Art Amsterdam / Hoogtij Den Haag / KunstRAI Amsterdam / KunstScene Tilburg / Realisme Beurs Amsterdam / PhotoNOLA New Orleans / Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam / a.o.
press, publications, interviews, etc. (selection)
Buckaroo Magazine, Arizona USA, Raul Esparza, 14-03-2025
JFK Magazine, Jeroen Jansen ‘European Cowboy’, 06-03-2025
DuPho, Dutch Photographers Day, Amsterdam, 21-10-2024
Volkskrant Magazine, Naomi Habashy, Mirthe Heijink ‘8 tellen in levensgevaar’, 18-05-2024 De Morgen, Michaël de Moor ‘Western in Westerloo’, 11-05-2024
‘European Cowboy’ is included in the library of The Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Research Center at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma USA, 07-05-2024
Modern Cowboy Magazine USA, Krysta Paffrath ‘Exploring the European Cowboy’, 28-04-2024
Focus Magazine, ‘European Cowboy’, 11-08-2023
Brabant Cultureel, Joep Eijkens ‘Bjorn fotografeert de wereld van de Europese Cowboy’, 28-07-2023
DigiPhoto Pro, ‘European Cowboy’, 29-06-2023
De Nieuwsklok, ‘Vrijheid, moed en mannelijkheid’, 14-06-2023
De Limburger LS, ‘Riskante rodeo in België’, 20-05-2024
Algemeen Dagblad, Joost Goutziers ‘Gebroken ribben, hersenschudding’, 14-06-2023
Brabants Dagblad, BN De Stem, Joost Goutziers ‘Ook Europese cowboys breken hierbij hun ribben’, 14-06-2023
Photobook Daily, Photo-Eye, 08-06-2023
Spijkers met Koppen NPO Radio 2, ‘Cowboys van de Lage Landen’, 13-05-2023
NRC, Mandula van den Berg ‘8 seconden op 1000 kilo’, 09-05-2023
Kiekie 35, Denise Woerdman ‘European Cowboy’, september 2022
Panorama, Frenk Klein Arfman ’Man vs Stier’, 04-2022
Denim Boulevard Milano, ‘European Cowboy’, 09-03-2021
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, ‘On the Move’, 08-2014 01-2015
Shutr Magazine, Jeroen Jazet, ‘Van opmaak tot media aandacht’, 29-08-2012
Koffietijd, RTL4, Pernille La Lau, interview, 10-02-2012
Indie Photobook Library (iPL), Washington D.C. USA, ‘Stromend Geluk/Happiness Flows’ is included, 09-02-2012
Algemeen Dagblad, Dieter van den Berg ‘Uitstervend geluk bij de Chinees’ 01-02-2012
RTL Boulevard, RTL4, Daphne Dekkers, 23-01-2012
Volkskrant Magazine, Bart Koetsenruijter ‘Foe Yong Haai’, 12-02-2010
Club Donny #5, Ben Laloua, Frank Bruggeman, Ernst van der Hoeven, 2010
behind the scenes