Bram Verhees, Ph.D. is a photographer, photography teacher and photographic therapist with a lifelong fascination for the visual arts.
After graduating cum laude from Eindhoven University of Technology, he completed his PhD dissertation on the use of images in social movements. As assistant professor, he taught courses such as image analysis and visual research methodology.
After a career switch, he studied contemplative photography, systems therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Combining insights from these fields, he developed visual awareness training and applies this method therapeutically. In addition, Bram teaches conventional photography to all ages and skill levels via institutions such as:
- Nederlandse Fotovakschool
- Dutch Filmers Academy
- Regionaal Instituut Cultuur- en Kunsteducatie
- Kunstkwartier
Bram is executive director of Goeikes - a foundation that organises a bi-annual photography festival. In addition to being an avid practitioner of concert & mindful photography, he produces autonomous work that is centered around existential themes such as grief and transience.
