
When people ask me what equipment I use, I tell them; my eyes... - Ansel Adams
About me...
Susan Leurs (1966), born and raised in Heerlen, currently living in Stein, the Netherlands.
In 2014 I did a masterclass by photographer John Lambrichts, I made the series 'In the shadow of voices'.
Did a 4 year Masterclass about storytelling photography by Jorgen Polman (Forum Beeldtaal). Still active in Forum Beeldtaal, reflection on eachothers work.
In 2022 I did a masterclass given by Carl de Keyzer, organized by Galery Pennings in Eindhoven.
In 2022 I also did a masterclass by Machiel Botman at the PhotoAcademy Amsterdam.
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Maker of autonome projects about social themes.
Member of FG Tegenlicht. I am also an active member of photographical and art-collective Artillusio.
In 2015 I received the BMK-title for the series "In the shadow of voices". In 2020 I received the BMK-title for the series "Bullying". In 2021 I have won the Lensculture Critics Award and the 2021 Prix de la Photographie de Paris Award (Gold and 2nd place winner).
In 2020 I won the title Honorable Photohrapher (Fotobond Netherlands).
In 2022 I won the 19th Julia Margaret Cameron Award in the category Portrait/social themes.
Publications you can find here.

© Willem Wernsen 2013
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