Harmen Piekema (1982) was born in Koudum, a small Frisian village surrounded by fields, lakes and forests. Here, his love for nature was sparked. His father taught him the tricks of (then still analog) photography. Despite his love for nature, Harmen initially started as a studio and fashion photographer. But a few years ago he followed his heart and the raw beauty of nature won over “polished” studio models.
Harmen is inspired by the beauty of our planet. With his photos he wants to show how important it is to cherish this splendor and above all to protect it …
Harmen is official ambassador for NiSi Filters Benelux and f-stop. He is also a member of Nature First; The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography.
PUBLICATIONS
Print Magazines:
- National Geographic (Tear-off Calendar 2021)
- Zoom Magazine:
- Summer photography Special 2018 (Two page article).
- July/August 2018 (Northern light image, travel special).
- Nov/Dec 2018 (Two page article, Nature walk).
- Jan/Feb 2019 (Winter Image).
- May/June 2019 (Introduction spread).
- October 2019 (6-page interview).
- Winterspecial (reprinted Interview: In the Picture).
- November (1 page about the aurora ).
- Jan/Feb 2020 (Tamron Cashback ad).
- October 2020 (Two images in Aurora article)
- September 2022 (Forecasting the weather).
- October/November 2022 (Interview: Fotografie Geheimen).
- DigiFotoPro Magazine Nr6 2018 (Cover + 3 page Interview).
- Molen Magazine December 2018 (Two page center piece + A3 Glossy poster).
- Kamera Express Magazine Winter 2018/2019.
- Mindshift Brochure 2019.
- Leeuwarder Courant (Expositie Nij Smellighe).
- Groningen Magazine 2020, Multiple images.
- Westerwolde Magazine 2021, Image Bourtange.
- Westerwolde Magazine 2021, Image Bourtange.
- Groningen Magazine 2022, Image Reitdiephaven.
- Toursitenkaart Westerwolde. Image Bourtange.
- De Veenkoloniën Magazine 2022, Full-page drone Image Bourtange.
Author:
- Zoom Magazine March 2020 (Photography in the mountains by Harmen Piekema).
- Natuurfotografie Magazine June/July: Panorama’s Fotograferen.
- Zoom.nl Academy Course “Landschap in Nederland”: De Friese Meren.
- Zoom.nl Academy Course “Landschap in Nederland”: De Waddeneilanden
- Zoom.nl Academy Course “Landschap in Nederland”: Waddengebied
- Zoom.nl Academy Course “Landschap in Nederland”: Lopen op het Wad
- Zoom.nl Magazine February 2022: Fotograferen in Extreem winterweer (English translation).
- Zoom Magazine February 2023: Bijzondere Weersverschijnselen.
- 4WD Magazine Nr 1, 2023 “Namibië, een reis om nooit te vergeten” 6 pages (Dutch text & images).
- 4WD Magazine Nr 3, 2023 “Van Herfst naar Winter, a roadtrip through Norway (Dutch).
- Namibia Travel News, summer edition 2023, 4 pages (text & images).
Author online:
- Guest blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: Op zoek naar Wildernis.
- Guest blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: De vele gezichten van het Wad
- Gast blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: Meer dan een zee alleen
- Gast blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: Op Zee!
- Gast blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: Verandering
- Gast blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: Winter op de Wadden
- Gast blog | Visit Wadden: Door de ogen van de fotograaf: Op pad met Mij!
Books:
- I love the Seaside, Surf & Travel guide for North-West Europe.
- New Edition: I love the Seaside, Surf & Travel guide for North-West Europe.
- Zoom Course book: Licht & Belichting.
- Advanced Course book 2019: Compositions (Drone panoramic image).
- Advanced Course book 2019: RAW Photography (Norway).
- NiSi Fine Art Photography Book (II).
- NiSi Fine Art Photography Boek (III).
- Zoom Academy Course Book: Camera Beheersing
Packaging:
Online:
- National Geographic Daily Dozen, December 8th 2016.
- CP Collectives:
- How to shoot panoramic photos, full article + images 24-07-2018.
- How to check whether your exposure is correct, full article + images 11-09-2018.
- The Polarization filter, full article + images 21-12-2018.
- Froot Magazine, Colorful Netherlands series, 13-09-2018.
- Interview on a French Travelblog: Adventures des Photographe, 17-10-2018.
- Tamron Newsletter January 2019, Image and Video.
- DIGIFOTOpro Online Interview Februari the 20th 2019.
- Featured by Hasselblad in #FirstHasselblad, 02-08-2019
- Zoom.nl Outdoorgids (Interview with landscape photographer Harmen Piekema).
- NiSi filters Interview August 2020.
- National Geographic, Online article “Mooiste gebieden Nederland en Vlaanderen.
Video Appearance:
- NatureWalk with Zoom & Panasonic (Interview and Workshop).
- ASN Bank (Behind the bank account).
- Zoom.nl Academy Course “Landschap in Nederland” course videos.
- Zoom.nl Academy Livestream: APK voor je camera 11-02-2021.
- Tamron campaign #MyTamronStory short documentary.
Podscast:
- DIGIFOTOpro Podcast 2, February 16th 2018.
Lectures:
- NatureTalks Festival 2018.
- NiSi Introduction with Transcontinenta & Foto Sipkes 2019.
- Fotofair 2019:
- Day 1:
- Using filters in Landscape photography.
- How to choose your lens, settings and plan your shoot.
- Day 2:
- How to choose your lens, settings and plan your shoot.
- Day 1:
- Guest lecture 22 November 2019 @Fotoclub Dieren.
- Corona Webinar NiSi Filters 2 April 2020.
- Corona Webinar Tamron lenses 9 April 2020.
- Virtual PixPerience 2020 Webinar Tamron 24 & 25 October 2020.
- Online NatureTalks Photo Festival 2020.
- Online NatureTalks Photo Festival 12/13 March 2021 (and On Demand).
- Zoom Academy Next April 2021.
- Natuurfotografie Magazine Filter Webinar 16 & 18 November 2021.
Murals & ultra large prints:
- Lofoten Seafood Exhibition Center 4,80 by 3,40 meter permanent mural.
- UMCG Radiotherapy 4,78 by 3,80 meter permanent mural.
- 5 Mega prints in physiotherapy Centre “Paramedics”.
- Mega print Train Arriva.
- 3 Large prints in factory in Leeuwarden.
Exhibitions:
- Exhibition in a traditional Windmill at Vriescheloo, from 10-05-2018 until 10-08-2018.
- Exhibition of 14 images in the Martini Hospital as part of the annual ‘Art Route’. January – April 2019.
- Exhibition of 15 images in van Beresteyn theater Veendam from 01-05-2019 until 01-07-2019
- Exhibition of 14 images in ‘de Malle Molen’, windmill at Mensingeweer, from 01-04-2019 until 31-07-2019.
- Exhibition of 21 images in hospital ‘Nij Smellinghe’ in Drachten, from 07-11-2019 until 06-05-2020.
- Exhibition of 13 images in UMCG hospital in Groningen, from 01-09-2020 until 01-09-2021.
Signing & Information
- Information sign Natuurmonumenten “Beijumerbos”.