About

A central hub for Amsterdam photography

The Amsterdam Photo Club is an active community and foundation with over 5.700 members dedicated to mastering the art of visual storytelling. Take part in courses, workshops, lectures, excursions and photowalks. The Amsterdam Photo Club is a central hub for Amsterdam-based photographers to exchange ideas, learn and inspire each other.

We extend a warm welcome to both locals and expats, cultivating a diverse membership and organisational team. Acknowledging Amsterdam’s distinction as the most nationality-diverse city globally, with 180 nationalities, and recognising that over half of the city’s inhabitants are international, all events are in English. This approach ensures inclusivity, enabling every community member to participate fully and enrich the collective experience with their unique perspectives.

The Amsterdam Photo Club is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce nr: 69223947

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Kjell Leknes

Managing Director
Kjell is the founder of the Amsterdam Photo Club and the managing director of the foundation. He also hosts events focusing on: portfolio reviews, public speaking and collaborations with local partners. He is a stock photographer and a graduate from the New York Institute of Photography. In addition to running the photo club and his own photography business, he leads our stock photography program: Fast Track to Stock Photography

www.leknes.com

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Megan Alter

Education Director
Megan is a fashion photographer from New York and in charge of the photo club’s courses, workshops and other educational programs. She has become a noticeable figure in the Amsterdam photography scene through her high-end imagery and quality workshops. Specialised in visual storytelling, Megan collaborates with fashion and lifestyle companies to produce content for magazines and online marketing.

www.meganalter.com

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Emiel Dekker

Photowalk Organiser
Emiel is one of the photo club’s event organisers focusing on photowalks and guided tours. He has a good knowledge of Amsterdam and the city’s history, making the events not only a good visual experience to photograph, but also educational.

www.emieldekkerphoto.com

Ioana Cobzaru

Exhibition Curator
Ioana hosts our ’Meet the Photographer’ events, promoting members in our community and international photographers showcasing work in Amsterdam. She collaborates with our local partners and sponsors to help the photo club grow as a community and foundation. Her photography focuses on street photography and portraiture, aiming to put human- and animal rights in the spotlight.