Jaap van den Beukel

Photographer and filmmaker

I am a photographer and filmmaker, driven by the search for personal stories of people in relation to their surroundings. Inspired by new encounters and different perspectives, I create my own photography projects and documentaries. On this website, you will find an overview of both my personal projects and commissioned work. In addition, I give lectures and coach other visual storytellers. If you would like to collaborate, commission a project, develop an idea together, or are interested in purchasing a print, please feel free to get in touch: info@jaapvandenbeukel.com

In the NPO Radio 1 program Nooit meer slapen,, I talk about my photography and film projects. The soundtrack of the documentary Mijn Noord (My North) was nominated for Best Music in the Documentary category at the Buma Music in Media Awards 2026 (composer: Lilian Hak). The film was also the second most-watched documentary of 2025 on Dutch public broadcasting.

From 26 September 2026, my work will be featured in a retrospective exhibition at Hotel Arena in Amsterdam. More information will follow soon.