About Valerie

Valerie Spanjers, born in the Netherlands in 1994, is a documentary- and portrait photographer. Her work can be described as intuitive, painterly and dreamy.

Photography is her way to bridge the gap between herself and reality. Dealing with a severe derealization disorder during her teenage years, Valerie’s world was small, as the feeling of being in a dream made her feel unsafe. Yet, the desire to broaden her world and live with a feeling of clarity and freedom only grew stronger. She found this freedom through her camera, a tool to pause and view the world from a different perspective. Valerie has a bachelor’s degree in Communication & Multimedia design. During her studies, she worked at a video production company in London and at an advertising agency in Amsterdam. In 2016, she started her career as a freelance photographer.