“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

2025 - Blanco - Gent - BE
2025 - AZT - Tienen - BE
2024 - Stedelijk Museum - Aarschot - BE
2024 - Cultureel Centrum - Aarschot - BE
2023 - Aleydis - Aarschot - BE
2023 - Vitrine Leopold Oosterlynck - Leuven - BE
2023 - PSC - Leuven - BE
2023 - Hangar - Brussels - BE
2022 - Tour & Taxis - Brussels - BE