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I am a photographer
based in Enschede,
The Netherlands

Hessel Bosch has a lens as a third eye. With this he observes things nobody else sees, let alone notice.

No detail that escapes him. No nuance that escapes him. He photographs his own reality within his own frameworks. The world is his stage and he has no limits. Creative experience is not an alibi for commercial laziness. And he is self-critical enough to be very selective.


About

My Story

Hessel Bosch (Enschede, 1946) was born with a lens for life. After almost half a century of working according to the rules of professional photography, he is now going wild, with the only rule that there are no rules. He travels throughout Europe in search of hidden treasures of history. His passion for the industrial, cultural and architectural heritage gives the past a new dimension, raw and rough, pure and nude. Weeds bloom, concrete starts to breathe, rust gets luster, graffity becomes literature. He is the curator in his own museum of urban photography. Each photo tells a separate story, the total collection is the harvest of its mission: observing and recording. Free work gives him inspiration for revolutionary compositions and that does not stop when the camera rests. In his head it is never a break and on the bedside table are pen and paper ready to tame wild ideas. It is this creative turmoil that drives Hessel into grand photos. And to various awards, such as the Golden Camera, various Kodak Gold Awards and finally after winning many prizes the Gold Master Title.

STILL GOING YOUNG

When you have a tattoo of a Leica on your arm, you make a statement that you are literally one with your camera. Hessel Bosch (Enschede, 1946) is busy day and night with photography and travels around the world to make a living. Berlin, Rome, Shanghai: his diary can be read as an advanced travel guide. He not only follows the compass, but also the motto of his hero and buddy Niel Young, whose two telling quotes tell everything about their motto for life:

ROCK AND ROLL IS HERE TO STAY
IT'S BETTER TO BURN OUT THAN TO FADE AWAY
AS LONG AS WE CAN SAIL AWAY
THERE'LL BE WIND IN THE CANYON
MOON ON THE RISE AS LONG
AS WE CAN SAIL AWAY

Hessel Bosch is here to stay. Still Going Young. His work can be seen on this website and at constantly changing exhibitions. If you are interested in purchasing one of his photos, please contact us. You will not only receive expert advice on all common substrate materials in any format, but also physical assistance with assembly if required.

Awards
  • GOLDMASTER
    2006 - Budapest - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Silver EMOTION
    2005 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • GoLd SPORTER(S)
    2004 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Bronse CROSS
    2003 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • SILVERMASTER
    2003 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Gold ADOLESCENTS
    2003 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Bronse FATHER AND SON
    2002 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Gold GROUP PHOTO
    2002 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Bronse TODDLER
    2001 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Bronse EROTIC PORTRAIT
    2000 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Gold MEN AND MUSIC
    1998 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • PROF.PORTRAIT AWARD
    1998 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • EUROPEAN GOLD AWARD
    1997 KODAK
  • BRONSEMASTER
    1996 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Bronse BRIDE ALBUM
    1996 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Gold BRIDE PHOTOGRAPHY
    1996 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Gold YOUTH PORTRAIT
    1996 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • GOLDEN CAMERA
    1995 - KODAK
  • Gold FREE
    1995 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Bronse FRIENDSHIP
    1994 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Silver CULTURE
    1993 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Silver GLAMOUR
    1991 - COLOUR ART PHOTO
  • Silver FREE
    1990 - COLOUR ART PHOTO

Discover "Hessel": A Journey Through Time and Beauty - Arriving May 21st

Welcome to my captivating world, where I see beauty in the smallest details and break free from conventional rules. Join me as I explore hidden treasures beneath the moss of history through my striking urban photo series, and experience my masterful portrait photography that captures the essence of my subjects. I invite you to get a glimpse of my remarkable work in this short video and sign up for the pre-order of my publication 'Hessel' at UitgeverijKomma.nl. This book showcases my unique, uninhibited creativity, and I'm excited to share it with you. Embark on this visual adventure with me today!