Ilse Schrama (1964)
The work of Ilse Schrama is inspired by three themes: nature, children and world religions. Her documentary and indirect approach to these subjects has led to single artworks and to stories, as well as cross-fertilization between the two genres. Born on the island of Curaçao in the Netherlands Antilles, she started working as an artist in 1993 after completing her studies in literature at the University of Amsterdam. Her photos have been showcased in exhibitions and books and she now lives and works in the Netherlands.

Marie Cécile Thijs (1964)
The artist took on photography at the tender age of eleven. The calling to become a photographer came much later in life. She took to the bar first and has practiced as a lawyer. Fifteen years ago, however, she changed direction and choose the life of a full time photographer. She specializes in autonomy and portrait photography. Her style shows a distinct personal signature combined with a strong ability to relate the imaginative. Her photography is a potent mixture of content, emotion and illusion. Her work has been exhibited in several galleries and art fairs. Over the years she has established a name for herself with art magazines and in the public- and civil sector as a portrait photographer. Her work has been published in several renowned papers and art magazines in The Netherlands.

Marian van de Veen
A professional photographer who calls herself a picture-storyteller. Part of her work is documentary, assignments for books and other publications about education, social environment and human interaction. She prefers black and white film for portraits, which shows the real characteristics of the subject best. Her work has been exhibited in The Netherlands, Egypt and in Ireland. She is based in Amsterdam but Donegal has inspired her since she visited the county in 1976 for the first time. She spends every summer and part of the winter at her home in Burtonport.