Wilhelmus Hubertus Jacobus (Wiel) van der Randen was a Dutch photojournalist, photographer, and painter. Born in Venlo in 1897, he began his career as a draughtsman and graphic artist before becoming an active press photographer in the late 1920s. He is notably recognized for his work with the printing company NV Drukkerij De Spaarnestad (now Spaarnestad Foto), where he produced reportages for magazines such as 'Katholieke Illustratie' and 'Panorama'. Van der Randen was a pioneer of press photography in the Netherlands, being one of the first to use a Leica camera for reporting. His work spanned diverse subjects including social charity, Catholic folklore, industrial processes, aviation, and high-society events. He is particularly remembered for his documentation of the shooting on Dam Square on May 7, 1945. In addition to his photographic career, he studied painting at the RABK in Amsterdam during World War II and produced somber religious paintings and drawings.[1,2,3]
Wiel van der Randen bescheiden Camera moderne Blik2006 · Spaarnestad Photo · book · DutchISBN 9059371283The book is a collection/monograph of his photography.
