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We Meet at Night Meet the photographers
This October, we’re celebrating nightlife and electronic music with a large group exposition, We Meet At Night.
Selected works by critically acclaimed Dutch nightlife photographers Cleo Campert, Noah Schielen, Rachel Ecclestone, Raymond van Mil and 36framez – who all capture the energy of nightlife and the electronic music scene in their own perspective – will be on view in the public areas throughout our Amsterdam Noord location.
Ahead of their exhibition, we sat down with each of them to discuss all things nightlife, club culture and photography.
Cleo Campert
Cleo Campert is a photographer whose work dives deep into the energy and mystery of nightlife. Reworking images from the legendary RoXY Archive, her series Hold on I am rising reflects on letting go of conventions, forging connections, and celebrating collective desire on the dance floor. Through a play of darkness, light, and layered movement, Campert captures the magic of nights where music, people, and space merge into something transformative.
What defines your work?
My series Hold on I am rising is built from reworked images from my extensive RoXY Archive. By revisiting these photographs in 2023, they became unique works that explore letting go of conventions, forming new connections, and sharing them with friends on the dance floor.
What’s your vision on nightlife and electronic music? And why is it so important?
All it takes is a dance floor, a bar, and good light and sound. With the DJ and the crowd together, it can become a magical space. The night allures with its mystery, a sense of togetherness and excess. A place where it’s easier to form connections and meet others.
36framez
36framez (Robin Keur, 2000) is a photographer, DJ, and artist whose work centers on documenting nightlife and its communities. Their photography captures club culture, festivals, and intimate artist portraits, with a focus on the energy and vulnerability of the night. With a strong sense of respect for the community, their work captures the energy of music, dance, and togetherness while remaining mindful of the intimacy and vulnerability of the night.
What characterises your work best?
Atmospheric imagery, dreamy photos with bright colors. Through color grading in the edit, I always try to create a bit of my own dream world. I also often bring back my favorite colors, which are orange, purple, and green.
What is your vision on night culture?
Night culture is incredibly important for so many reasons. It brings people together who otherwise might never cross paths. I think this is very valuable for our society as well, because it helps us better understand one another. It also connects people with art and music. It’s about escaping normal life for a while and immersing yourself in a dream world where nothing is required and everything is possible.
Noah Schielen
Noah Schielen’s work explores the interplay between light and shadow, capturing moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Through photography, she seeks to highlight the intimacy, vulnerability, and collective energy of nightlife. In her philosophy, the night is more than just a backdrop—it is a space of connection, freedom, and shared experiences, where music binds people together and time seems to dissolve.
What characterises your work best?
In my work, I play with light-dark contrasts. My eye is drawn to soft light incidences and shadow play, which make unnoticed subjects stand out.
What is your vision on night culture and why is it important that the night exists?
The night brings people closer together and gives the freedom to escape the pressure of daily life. It is warm and intimate, as it unites people through a collective desire to live and enjoy music. In times when society is increasingly drifting apart, it is so important to feel that it is still possible to connect with strangers through music.
Rachel Ecclestone
A photographer with nearly a decade of experience in nightlife, Rachel Ecclestone captures the energy, intimacy, and hidden stories of the night. Rachel’s work moves between the vibrant chaos of the dance floor and the quiet moments of connection, revealing nightlife as a space of freedom, creativity, and collective emotion. Rachel Ecclestone is a citizen of the world and has a passion for electronic music and the culture.
What characterises your work?
My work is defined by a focus on colour, intimate moments, and respect for the people and spaces I document. I try to capture not only the energy of the crowd but also the smaller, quieter interactions that give nightlife its unique character. Quality is very important to me, so I always aim to deliver high-quality, technically precise images.
What is your vision of nightlife culture?
I see nightlife culture as a space of freedom, creativity, and connection. It brings together people from different backgrounds and allows them to express themselves in ways that aren’t always possible during the day. By giving space to the taboos and offering relief from daily strains, nightlife becomes a kind of church for many people.
Raymond van Mil
Blending spontaneous energy with intimate detail, Raymond van Mil is a photographer who captures the unique spirit of nightlife. From fleeting moments on the dance floor to the quiet connections between people, his work reveals the magic, freedom, and collective emotion that make the night essential.
What characterises your work?
Even though a photo freezes time, I hope to capture a sense of movement or spark within it. Something spontaneous, something that couldn’t have been any other moment.
What is your vision of nightlife culture, and why is it important to have a vibrant nightlife?
I sometimes say that hobbies are more important than work — because I believe the carefree things in life give more meaning than the things you do simply to get by. Nightlife is a perfect example of something with no practical purpose, and yet, that’s exactly why it brings everything to life. After Covid, when the first parties returned, it became especially clear: being together in a room with music is a necessity, not an escape or distraction. The contact between people, the music that absorbs all restlessness — it may look like a simple setting, but it’s not. And sometimes, with a specific DJ in a specific club, with timing you can’t control, something truly magical and irreplaceable happens. That’s what makes it important: it resonates and creates something unique.
