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Artist of the Week – Peter Lingbeek

January 17, 2012 by · 4 comments

An Interview with Artist and Photographer Peter Lingbeek by Jasmina Tacheva

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Peter Lingbeek, I live in Scheemda, in the province of Groningen
(the Netherlands). I was born on 03/09/1976 in Veendam and am 35 years old.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

I occupy myself with photography and try out a lot of new things but strive to keep my own style. I enjoy the nature/ hiking/ biking.
I like being creative and going all the way. I also used to paint… but decided to do more with photography, although who knows, I may take up art again someday.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek – Flower

I would like to achieve something in photography and it would be nice if I could make it my profession, I do have much to learn but that’s okay. So if someone who’s reading this would like to hire me as a photographer, they can contact me through my website:)

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

I’ve had various jobs in different fields. If I get the opportunity to be a full-time photographer, I will grab it right away. Photography is pure passion…

Another passion of mine are cars, especially Ferrari, Ferrari is also Emotion/Art on Wheels and I love its style.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

How did you first become interested in photography?

I have always been interested in photography but never really participated in it before. But then, in 2010, I lost my job, did have another job again, but had to wait a week until I could start. Then I started taking pictures. I put some pictures on a website, and people found them beautiful. So I continued with photography. So it began. Now it is truly a passion and I want to learn other aspects of photography.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

Who are your influences? Did you have any mentors?

No one. I learned everything myself and developed my own style.

How would you describe your style, and what are your favorite subjects to photograph?

My style is simple and sleek. A photo should not be too crowded… I don’t have favorites, this time it may be a scene; other times it may be the detail of an object. As long as it’s not too crowded… a subject must be in the spotlight. But the environment must not be forgotten, it must be the emphasis on the object.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

You highlight the beauty of nature in your art. Is nature what inspires you the most?

The versatility of nature and any emotion that it can produce. A leaf on a branch can do so much… I like that – that something so simple can induce more emotion than an overcrowded image!

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

What are you currently working on (either personally or professionally)?

I’m going to create a blog on wordpress soon. Furthermore, I’m releasing new series of black and white and sepia photographs soon, and will try and find out if portrait photography is right for me. There are many aspects of photography I want to explore.

What is your favorite photography accessory, other than your camera?

I only use my camera and don’t have any further resources.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek

What do you feel is the most challenging thing about photography?

The weather conditions, really… When there is lots of sun/rain or dark weather, it’s a challenge to take a truly beautiful picture. Also, for some photos, trying to bring some emotion in is sometimes a real challenge.

Photo: Peter Lingbeek