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Boerenbruiloft

This series captures the vibrant Boerenbruiloft in Venlo, the Netherlands. A playful mock wedding on the last day of Carnival. Locals celebrate in traditional costumes with music, humor, and color — a joyful, family-centered tradition rooted in regional pride.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2025

Bronze

Event

Non Professional

Boerenbruiloft

This series captures the vibrant Boerenbruiloft in Venlo, the Netherlands. A playful mock wedding on the last day of Carnival. Locals celebrate in traditional costumes with music, humor, and color — a joyful, family-centered tradition rooted in regional pride.

About Artist

Karlynne Wintels

Street- and documentary photographer originally from the Netherlands. She captures the beauty of everyday life and is drawn to the ordinary, finding inspiration in the day-to-day with a style that features strong contrasts, geometric shapes, and the interplay of light and shadow. Her work has earned international recognition, including an honourable mention in the International Photography Awards 2023 and as a finalist at the Miami Street Photography Festival in 2022. She has also curated several exhibitions, including the 2024 global Women in Street exhibition in Singapore and a street photography group exhibition at the Singapore International Photography Festival in 2022. Her photography has been featured in exhibitions in the US, Australia, Italy, and Singapore. As managing member of the ‘Women in Street Singapore’ collective, she promotes female street photographers through exhibitions, photowalks and other events.

Karlynne Wintels

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Street

Location

Netherlands

Interview

Karlynne Wintels - 2024 Black & White Photo Contest | 1st Place Winner | Non-Professional

Interview

Karlynne Wintels - 2024 Black & White Photo Contest |  1st Place Winner | Non-Professional
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Fawaz Oyedeji

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Silver
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Axel Zhang

Axel Zhang

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Nominee +1
Hans-Martin Doelz

Hans-Martin Doelz

Event

Nominee
Beyti Barbaros

Beyti Barbaros

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