Join relaxed community activities or visit inspiring local events together. You do not need to be a professional — curiosity is enough.
The community is non-commercial. Most activities are free. A “Charity-linked” label means the event supports the named cause. An “External event” may charge admission independently of the community.
Activities that are still on the agenda.
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Photograph the Dutch National Student Cycling Championships
Spend a day photographing the Dutch National Student Cycling Championships at High Tech Campus Eindhoven. The races offer plenty of opportunities to practise panning, action photography and visual event storytelling.
View eventJuniors, seniors and masters in action on the athletics track
On Saturday 12 September, Eindhoven Atletiek hosts its annual club championships. In the afternoon, juniors, seniors and masters compete in long jump, shot put, javelin, 200 metres and 1500 metres. The U16 and U14 programme also includes 150 metres and 1000 metres.
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Location portraits — join as an assistant, second shooter or bring your own idea
Join us at Sectie-C this Sunday at 13:00 for a small location portrait shoot. Pieter van Engeland will photograph Stan Kuipers. Other creators are welcome to join as an assistant or second shooter, develop their own portrait idea and, by arrangement, bring another model as well.
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Free activity
From work to weekend — informal Friday drinks at Strijp-S
Wrap up your working week with other creators from Eindhoven. Drop by straight from work, study or the studio for a drink, meet other makers and stay for food if you feel like it. No programme, presentations or networking pressure — just a relaxed Friday evening with the community.
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Free activity
Speed, panning and motorsport photography
A kart race at De Landsard for anyone who enjoys speed, competition and action photography. A good setting to practise panning and capturing fast movement.
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External event
Celebrate 60 years of Evoluon with unique objects, tours and live sixties music
Evoluon is turning 60. Next Nature marks the anniversary with an evening in the Dome featuring an auction of special Evoluon memorabilia, museum tours, food & drinks and live 1960s music by Eindhoven band MOOON.
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Charity-linked
Retro-inspired portraits with a red vintage Vespa
Join an evening portrait shoot with Anna and a classic red Vespa. The parking-garage setting, bold colour and retro styling offer plenty of opportunities to practise posed portraits, creative lighting and cinematic compositions.
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Automotive & event photography · details TBT
A potential Eindhoven Creative Community photography opportunity during the sixth Eindhovensche Rally. The official rally takes place on Sunday 4 October 2026; we are exploring how community members could photograph the event.
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Evening photography in the centre of Eindhoven
Join our first photo bike ride through the centre of Eindhoven. The annual Lichtjesroute is a great opportunity to experiment with evening photography and long exposures.
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Free activity
From work to weekend — informal Friday drinks at Strijp-S
Wrap up your working week with other creators from Eindhoven. Drop by straight from work, study or the studio for a drink, meet other makers and stay for food if you feel like it. No programme, presentations or networking pressure — just a relaxed Friday evening with the community.
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Free activity
Help shape our plans for the autumn
On Saturday 24 October we will meet again for an Eindhoven Creative Community members' meeting. We will share a brief update, discuss ideas for the autumn and look at which activities and working groups we want to develop together. This agenda is a first draft and will be updated closer to the date.
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Free activity
Night photography during GLOW Eindhoven
An evening photowalk focused on light art, colour and night photography during GLOW Eindhoven. Bring a camera that performs well in low light; a tripod may also be useful.
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Free activity
From work to weekend — informal Friday drinks at Strijp-S
Wrap up your working week with other creators from Eindhoven. Drop by straight from work, study or the studio for a drink, meet other makers and stay for food if you feel like it. No programme, presentations or networking pressure — just a relaxed Friday evening with the community.
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A creative motorcycle shoot for photographers and motorcycle enthusiasts
Join a creative evening shoot focused on motorcycle photography. We will bring photographers and motorcycles together and experiment with composition, details, movement and atmosphere.
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An introduction to sports photography
A varied sports event with swimming, cycling and running. The different activities and environments make this a good opportunity to practise action, motion and storytelling photography.
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Free Surinamese culture afternoon with live band, artists, stalls and food
Come photograph Sranan mi bosie wowoyo: a free afternoon with a live band, music, artists, stalls, crafts and Surinamese food, with space to connect around Surinamese culture and traditions.
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Private visit, interview & photography at the Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory
On Friday 4 September at 20:00 we will be guests at Sterrenwacht Eindhoven. Eugène de Goeij (PR) and Maarten Klomp (chair) will welcome us to the historic Dr. A.F. Philips Observatory for a conversation about the observatory, a look behind the scenes and plenty of opportunities to make unusual photographs.
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Archived
Creative portrait session around Van Abbemuseum and the Dommel
Join a portrait photoshoot with Anna around Van Abbemuseum and along the Dommel. We will explore the museum surroundings, bridge and riverside together, with room for participating photographers to develop their own creative ideas.
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Join us at the free city festival at Ketelhuisplein
Join Eindhoven Creative Community at Hit The City Festival. We will meet at 18:00 at Ketelhuisplein and head into the free city festival together to enjoy the music, atmosphere and creative photo opportunities.
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High-level international youth football
Photograph several high-level football matches and talented youth players on their way to the top. The varied match programme offers plenty of opportunities for action and sports photography.
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Charity-linked
Archived
Join as second photographer and behind-the-scenes creator
Join Pieter van Engeland as a second photographer and behind-the-scenes creator during an atmospheric Classics for Charity photoshoot with a classic Cadillac, a model and sunflowers.
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Evening photography, fairground lights and creative long exposures
Join a spontaneous evening photowalk through Park Hilaria. We will photograph the colourful fairground lights, street moments and movement, with room to experiment with long exposures and creative compositions.
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Archived
Second shooter & behind-the-scenes opportunity
Join Pieter van Engeland as a second shooter and behind-the-scenes creator in a vintage setting with a pickup truck and a model in a cowboy look.
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Archived
Natural-light portraits in Philips de Jongh Park
Join a relaxed evening portrait shoot with Madalina as the model. We will use the park and natural light to practise posing, composition and different portrait styles.
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