Jan Vermeer
Jan Vermeer is a respected photographer whose career spans over three decades of immortalising the world’s unseen splendours. His work carries the viewer through the icy silence of the Polar Regions and through the breathtaking savannahs in Africa. His career encompassing more than fifty countries and spanning many years has carved a unique impression on his artistic consciousness, influencing his approach to capturing ephemeral and enduring landscapes complete with the richness of all wildlife.
Vermeer is an influential mentor and juror within the international photography scene, contributing his expertise to competitions across The Netherlands, England, Italy, and Spain. His workshops and guided photo tours teach technical skills and instill a sense of stewardship and wonder for the natural world, inspiring photographers to observe and preserve the beauty around them.
Vermeer has authored more than ten esteemed publications, including renowned works such as White World, Breaking Ice, White Veluwe, Arctic and Antarctica. The latter two have earned a prestigious first prize at the International Photography Awards (IPA). His compelling narrative through photographs for outlets like National Geographic Traveler and KLM’s inflight magazine spans the vast serenity of Spitsbergen to the vibrant cultures of Rwanda, securing him accolades in the BBC Wildlife of the Year and the European Wildlife Photographer of the Year contests among many others.
Rooted in a deep commitment to environmental conservation, Vermeer’s photography transcends mere visual documentation to advocate for the fragile beauty of our planet. His work brings awe and inspiration for many.
The recent global travel constraints forced him to look closer to home, where he discovered the enchanting world of mushrooms. This introspective journey into the microcosmos of his local environment reveals a tapestry of life in exquisite detail, transforming the common into majestic through meticulous observation and admiration for natural forms.
His exploration of fungal beauty has resonated widely, featured expansively across magazines all over the world and culminating in a major spread in the global edition of National Geographic. His book Mushrooms, published by teNeues in a bilingual German/English edition, stands as a testament to finding profound beauty in everyday simplicity, further enhancing his voice in the dialogue on nature’s conservation.
Vermeer Publishing, Witte Wereld 978 90 58973 283
Thieme art, Artic 978 90 78964 216 2008
Thieme art, Antarctica 978 90 78964 100 2009
Thieme art, Breaking Ice 978 90 78964 506 2009
Vermeer Publishing, Witte Veluwe, verstilde winter ISBN 978 90 81696 517 2011
Vermeer Publishing, Paddenstoelen, onmisbare wonderen van de natuur ISBN 978 90 81696 531 2022
Teneues Verlag, Wonderland, the secret world of mushrooms ISBN 978 3 96171 510 7
