ROTTERDAM TALENT FOCUS

Each year, under our curatorship, Haute Photographie presents a selection of emerging Rotterdam-based talents. This year, five talents are highlighted, selected through visits to graduation shows and, increasingly, through discoveries made via social media channels.

Many of these artists operate under the radar, rarely receiving the platform they deserve. What unites them is a distinctive visual language shaped by personal experience, intuition, and strong authorship. Authenticity and consistency remain central to our selection, as we believe it is essential to recognise, nurture, and give space to the talent that surrounds us.

INDEPENDENT PHOTOGRAPHERS

Powered by the Hungry Eye Group, Haute Photographie is committed to supporting promising and talented artists, with a strong focus on independent photographers following successful editions in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. In this edition, more than 40 independent artists are presented, within a total of 60 exhibiting artists. As a result, the ‘future’ aspect of our motto; past, present, future is more visible than ever.

At Haute, we recognise the many artists striving to break through in the art market. By offering them a platform to present their work, we aim to actively contribute to the development and advancement of their careers.

FOCUS 2026: WILD&EARTH

This year, Haute Photographie places nature at its heart with the special focus ‘Wild & Earth,’ exploring the intricate relationship between animals and their habitats. Seven leading photographers invite the visitor into a world where the raw power and fragile beauty of nature collide.
From majestic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes to striking natural phenomena, the photography on display does more than just capture our surroundings, it highlights the delicate balance of our planet and what is at stake. Through these evocative works, ‘Wild & Earth’ serves as both a celebration of the natural world and a poignant reflection on its conservation.

Haute Photographie is proud to announce its collaboration with IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare), the official partner supporting our 2026 focus, ‘Wild & Earth.’

HAUTE-PHOTOGRAPHIE ROTTERDAM 2026 CATALOG

Experience contemporary photography like never before with the Haute-Phootgraphie Rotterdam 2026 catalog. Each exhibited photographer is showcased across a carefully designed two-page spread, complete with a QR code granting direct access to their portfolio.

Limited edition of only 400 copies will be available at the reception for €25.

A must-have for collectors and connoisseurs, it celebrates the artistry, vision, and creativity of today’s most remarkable photographers.

MEET & GREET

MORE THAN 50 PHOTOGRAPHERS WORLDWIDE
Connect. Converse. Be Inspired.

Hungry Eye Fair offers a unique opportunity to meet and engage directly with over 50 independent photographers each day-ranging from emerging voices to established names, across genres from fine art to documentary and beyond.

Whether you're a collector, curator, fellow artist, or simply curious, this is your chance to dive into meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and build connections within the vibrant world of contemporary photography.

An extraordinary facet of the fair, come experience it for yourself.

FRESH EYES 2026 VOL.1

A new generation is stepping into focus.


FRESH EYES x Hungry Eye 2026 brings together 100 emerging photographers from over 40 countries, each offering a bold, personal vision of the world today.

This edition soft-cover book will be released in two different covers, celebrating diversity, experimentation, and fresh perspectives in contemporary photography. A carefully curated collection of some of the most exciting international talents right now.

Join us for the launch of the Fresh Eyes Book x Hungry Eye Fair at Haute Photographie,
Saturday March 26, 16:00-17:00

Powered by GUP Magazine and Hungry Eye Group.

SHOW YOUR WORK

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

At Haute-Photographie we want to give every aspiring photographer the chance to grow.
Show your work to professionals in the field and get a unique opportunity to get personal feedback from them.

A limited number of portfolio review sessions remain available.
Date: Saturday 28 March, 12:00-15:00

KIEKIE ACADEMY

COACHING SESSIONS

Print sales growth is at the heart of the 1-on-1 speed coaching sessions with Denise Woerdman.

In short, focused conversations, you'll receive personalized advice to help you turn your photographic work into a clear, sellable print offering, whether you're just starting with prints or already selling but want to grow.

Do you want to sell more prints without feeling salesy or losing the integrity of your work?

In this exclusive 1:1 speed coaching session, Denise Woerdman helps you gain instant clarity on what to sell, to whom, and how. In just 30 minutes, you'll walk away with concrete steps to make your print sales more focused, realistic and effective.

Denise is the founder of The Print Performance Roadmap (Kiekie Academy) and specializes in helping photographers translate their artistic work into a sustainable print business. With years of experience guiding image-makers, she combines strategy, positioning and practical sales insight to help you move forward with confidence.

What to expect:

• Clarity on which work is suitable for print sales and why

• Feedback on editions, pricing and positioning of your prints

• Practical advice on how to present and talk about your work to buyers

• Tips to align your online presence (website or Instagram) with print sales

• Concrete next steps to optimize your print sales strategy

This is your chance to ask anything about prints, pricing or selling your work, get expert feedback, and leave with a clear direction.

Note: only 5 spots available.
The coaching sessions take place on Saturday 28 March, 12:00-15:00.

PORTRAIT SESSIONS

YANi

This year at Haute-Photographie Rotterdam, the camera turns toward you once again.

We are pleased to host YANI, a Dutch portrait photographer known for his intimate and refined approach to contemporary portraiture. During the fair, YANI will be offering live portrait sessions, inviting visitors to experience his distinctive vision firsthand. A unique opportunity to sit for a portrait and engage directly with the artist.

THE PRINTED VISION

CELEBRATING PRINT

Our selection of outstanding magazines.
Great photography in Fashion, Art and Design.

At Haute Photographie Rotterdam 2026, Roy Kahmann and his team turn the spotlight toward the quiet yet radical powe of print. In a time when images endlessly scroll mast our eves. these magazines ask us to pause. They are publications guided by an exceptional eye and an uncompromising devotion to photography, crafted with intention, shaped by passion, and brought to life through paper, ink, and design.

The Printed Vision is a curated exhibition and platform dedicated to 15 outstanding international print magazines that stand at the forefront of Art, Design, and Fashion photography. Each selected title treats the magazine not as a disposable medium, but as a lasting object. One that preserves photographic narratives with depth, care, and authorship. These magazines form a sanctuary for photography, where editorial vision and artistic practice converge.

While Haute Photographie traditionally celebrates the individual artist. The Printed Vision shifts attention to the makers behind the page: the editors, designers, and publishers who compose, curate, and champion photography in its most tactile and enduring form. Together, they remind us that print is not a relic of the past, but a living space for contemporary photographic culture.

We invite you to join us in celebrating the enduring power of print-explore our favourite magazines, engage with voices from the magazine industry, and connect with fellow creatives who continue to shape contemporary photographic culture.

Saturday, 28 March, 16:00–17:00
Come celebrate this beginning with us; where paper, vision, and community meet.