Lotte Van Raalte is a Dutch photographer and visual artist based in Amsterdam. She is known for her unique and captivating images that explore the relationship between people and their environment.
Van Raalte was born in Amsterdam in 1985, and grew up surrounded by art and culture. She studied photography at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, where she developed her signature style of combining documentary photography with fine art elements. After graduating, she began to work as a freelance photographer, shooting for magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Glamour.
Van Raalte’s work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Her photographs have also been featured in numerous publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, and National Geographic.
In addition to her photographic work, Van Raalte has also created several short films that explore themes of identity and belonging. Her films have been screened at festivals around the world including the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) and the Berlinale International Film Festival.
Van Raalte’s work is characterized by its intimate approach to storytelling; she often uses her camera to capture moments of everyday life that are often overlooked or forgotten. Through her photographs, she seeks to create a sense of connection between viewers and their environment.