“In reality, all we photographers photograph is ourselves in the other – all the time.” - Evelyn Hofer

Lies Verhoeven is a documentary photographer based in Leuven, Belgium. Chance encounters have always been a central element in her work. Sometimes it involves very brief encounters with passersby that she photographs on the street. Other times, it involves long-term collaborations lasting for several months or even years. She’s convinced that there’s a fascinating story behind every person who crosses her path and she uses photography to reveal that story in an authentic way.

Education & Masterclasses

2024-2025: Group trajectory Mentormentor Traject 05
january 2024: Resident at Arteles Creative Center, Finland
2022-2023: Group trajectory Breedbeeld Traject #4, guided by Magnum photographer Bieke Depoorter
2017-2022: Professional Bachelor Photography, LUCA School of Arts (Narafi), Brussels
1993-1997: Master in Romance languages and literature, KU Leuven

Exhibitions

decembre 2025: Blanco, Gent, BE - Pieter
february 2025: AZT (Alexianen Zorggroep Tienen), Tienen, BE - Too tired for spring
juin - septembre 2024: Stedelijk Museum Aarschot, BE - Little Chicago
may 2024: Cultureel Centrum Aarschot, Wereldwinkel Aarschot, BE - Little Chicago
novembre 2023: Aleydis, Aarschot, BE - Little Chicago
octobre 2023: Vitrine Leopold Oosterlynck, Leuven, BE - Pieter
octobre 2023: PSC, Leuven, BE - Too tired for spring
juin 2023: Hangar, Brussels, BE, Group exhibition - Breedbeeld Traject#4
juin 2022: Tour & Taxis, Brussels BE, Group exhibition - Graduation show Narafi