Harm Jan Schuurman Harm Jan Schuurman
EN/NL

Light. Form. Silence.

Timeless black-and-white portraits for people who want to be seen.

I create portraits where silence, character and closeness meet — without posing, without noise.

A strong portrait doesn’t just show what you look like. It reveals who you are, in the moment you stop trying.

Who this is for

For those who don’t want a “nice photo”, but an image that stays — on the wall, in time.

Not for anyone who wants to rush. Not for a standard portrait.

Why black and white

Black and white doesn’t take reality away — it removes distraction. What remains is light, skin, breath, presence.

I work slowly, with attention and minimal direction, so something real has room to appear.

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Exhibition — Maartenskliniek

29 November 2025 – 28 February 2026 · Nijmegen (Orthopaedics waiting area, free entry)

Workshops

Hands-on sessions on lighting geometry, medium format workflow, and printing.