Editorial Portrait: Casper Thomas for Folia Magazine

publications

For Folia Magazine, I was out for a portrait of Dutch journalist and author Casper Thomas. Thomas wrote Competente Rebellen (Competent Rebels), a publication about the 2015 Maagdenhuis occupation at the University of Amsterdam.

Picture had to be taken with Maagdenhuis in the background. The situation 10 minutes before shoot:

Portrait photography on the streets can be challenging; you can almost never have full control of all things in a crowded area. I let things just happen and try to take benefit from the element of surprise.

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 02 October 2015. Portrait Casper Thomas, Dutch journalist and author Competente rebellen, publication about the 2015 University of Amsterdam Maagdenhuis occupation. Picture taken in front of the Maagdenhuis. Photo: Bram Belloni *DIGITAL ALTERED IMAGE* / Nederland, Amsterdam, 02 oktober 2015. Portret Casper Thomas, journalist en auteur Competente rebellen, een publicatie over de Universiteit van Amsterdam Maagdenhuis bezetting van 2015. Foto genomen voor het Maagdenhuis. Foto: Bram Belloni *DIGITAAL GEMANIPULEERD BEELD* / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Casper Thomas, tear sheet Folia Magazine 06-2015
Editorial photography Bram Belloni for Folia Magazine

And there was, in this case, some digital altering involved.

The result in de publication (click image for larger view):

Casper Thomas, tear sheet Folia Magazine 06-2015
Editorial photography Bram Belloni for Folia Magazine

> Read more: Competente rebellen | Amsterdam University Press
> Read more about: Magazine – Folia

Tearsheets: Resource Wageningen UR

publications

Lately, I am working a lot for of publishers in the academic field. For Resource Magazine, a publication by the Wageningen University (WUR) I portrayed microbiologist and professor Willem de Vos.

Capturing scholars or research in an image can be a challenge, due to the high level of abstractness. Focusing on the persons themselves is always worth it and inspirational.

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 06 March 2015. Portrait prof.dr. WM (Willem) de Vos at Micropia, museum for micro-organisms. Willem de Vos is a Dutch microbiologist and Professor at Wageningen University. Photo: Bram Belloni / Nederland, Amsterdam, 06 maart 2015. Portret prof.dr. WM (Willem) de Vos in Micropia, museum voor micro-organismen. Willem de Vos is microbioloog en hoogleraar aan de Wageningen Universiteit. Foto: Bram Belloni / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Prof.dr. WM (Willem) de Vos at Micropia, museum for micro-organisms.
2015, Bram Belloni for Resource
The Netherlands, Schiphol, 06 March 2015. Portrait prof.dr. WM (Willem) de Vos at Schiphol Airport enroute to Helsinki. Willem de Vos (right) is a Dutch microbiologist and Professor at Wageningen University. Photo: Bram Belloni / Nederland, Schiphol, 06 maart 2015. Portret prof.dr. WM (Willem) de Vos op Schiphol Airport onderweg naar Helsinki. Willem de Vos (rechts) is microbioloog en hoogleraar aan de Wageningen Universiteit. Foto: Bram Belloni / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Prof.dr. WM (Willem) de Vos at Schiphol Airport enroute to Helsinki
2015, Bram Belloni for Resource

The photography in the publication (click for bigger image):

Tear sheet Cover Resource 09-2015, featuring Willem de Vos, editorial photography by Bram Belloni
Tear sheet Cover Resource 09-2015, featuring Willem de Vos
2015, photography by Bram Belloni for Resource
Tear sheet Resource 09-2015, featuring Willem de Vos, editorial photography by Bram Belloni
Tear sheet Resource 09-2015, featuring Willem de Vos
2015, photography by Bram Belloni
Tear sheet Resource 09-2015, featuring Willem de Vos, editorial photography by Bram Belloni
Tear sheet Resource 09-2015, featuring Willem de Vos
2015, photography by Bram Belloni

> read more: Resource Magazine
> read more: Wageningen UR
> about: Willem de Vos (wikipedia)

New Scientist – New Publication

publications

For the New Scientist, Dutch edition, I was working on the new April 2015 issue. Featuring the scientific approach on running and exercising. Dolf Jansen, Dutch comedian and tv-presenter, and avid marathon runner was asked to do a test at the Asics Running Lab and tell about his training experiences as the main story.

It was the first time I got assigned by New Scientist and thrilled to start off immediately with the cover.

The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 17 February 2015. Portrait Dutch Comedian and marathon runner Dolf Jansen wearing oxygen mask after a running test at Asics Running Lab. Photo: Bram Belloni / Nederland, Amsterdam, 17 february 2015. Portret cabaretier en marathon loper Dolf Jansen met zuurstofmasker na een hardlooptest bij het Asics Running Lab. Foto: Bram Belloni / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Dolf Jansen at Asics Running Lab
2015, Bram Belloni for New Scientist
The Netherlands, Amsterdam, 17 February 2015. Portrait Dutch Comedian and marathon runner Dolf Jansen wearing oxygen mask after a running test at Asics Running Lab. Photo: Bram Belloni / Nederland, Amsterdam, 17 february 2015. Portret cabaretier en marathon loper Dolf Jansen met zuurstofmasker na een hardlooptest bij het Asics Running Lab. Foto: Bram Belloni / (c) 2015, www.belloni.nl
Dolf Jansen at Asics Running Lab
2015, Bram Belloni for New Scientist

The oxygen mask did very well in the image, resulting in a scientific, clinical look and feel. To gain cover exposure, they finally went for the mix of a more visible (well-known) face, the mask and physical strain.

New Scientist april 2015 cover, editorial photography by Bram Belloni
New Scientist April 2015 cover, editorial photography by Bram Belloni

Oh, and i got interviewed about the cover shoot too:

> read more about New Scientist
> about Dolf Jansen
> art direction: Pascal Tieman/Death Valley Design