Photo: © Wim van der Meeren
Fotografencafé Kasteel Woerden Program, August 3, 2026
Fotografencafé Kasteel Woerden is presenting a varied program for photography enthusiasts.
18.00-19.15 Photographers' dinner
A photographers' dinner in Woerden's most imposing monument, which throughout its long history has always provided guests with a safe place to stay. The cost is € 35,00. Card payments are accepted at the venue. Register by email at fotografencafekasteelwoerden@gmail.com.
Evening program
19.30: Fotoplaza with Mirjam Koch and Wim van der Meeren.
Mirjam Koch-Rose (1974) is a writer and independent visual artist who was born in Paramaribo, Suriname, and raised in the Netherlands. Her photography can be described as candid, poetic, intimate, and disarming. Her work often focuses on themes of identity, mental health, social justice, and cultural diversity.
Wim van der Meeren discusses the making of a photobook featuring work from across his career. Part of the work was shot on analog film in black and white, reinforcing its documentary character.
20.00 hrs: The story behind BredaPhoto Festival 2026, Our Songs Came Through, by Friso Wijnen, director of BredaPhoto.
Wijnen discusses the ins and outs of this major photography festival. The twelfth edition of the international BredaPhoto Festival opens on September 11, 2026. Held across the city of Breda, the festival presents photography and audiovisual art in unexpected locations such as parks, the former police station, and a former women's prison. This edition explores comfort and resilience.
Under the title Our Songs Came Through, BredaPhoto presents compelling photography and video art. BredaPhoto tells moving stories about people in different parts of the world who may be closer to you than you might expect.
BredaPhoto 2026 brings together work by more than forty photographers and artists, often shown in the Netherlands for the first time and sometimes created especially for the festival.
Starting at 21.15 hrs, the evening concludes with portfolio reviews by four professional photographers and The Long Table.
The reviewers have many years of experience in the world of photography and extensive experience as coaches and mentors. Their advice will give you practical guidance on how to get even more out of your photographic work.
For detailed information, visit: fotografencafekasteelwoerden.nl
EVENING ADMISSION IS FREE | NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
