Bastiaan Slabbers Photography

10/07/2025

Tried to explain to my 11yo son how internet was before slop and brainrot. Looked up some older images, only to find time flew by fast - https://flic.kr/p/5tgc1

09/25/2025

What do you think this image is saying?

The New York Times / the Learning Networks asks students to tell us what they really see in my image.

How does it relate to or comment on society or current events? Can you relate to it personally? What is your opinion of its message?

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What do you think this image is communicating?

09/18/2025

I am currently in a 'deep dive' developing tools and utilities to power my creative engine (and maybe soon also yours?)

Today , I introduce the first full desktop app under the Creative_Engine_OS umbrella:

CEOS _WorkBench

An all-in-one desktop application to streamline your document workflow. Manage your content from raw idea to final publication in a single, searchable, and structured environment.

Raw ➡️ Draft ➡️ Edited ➡️ Published

Get the MacOS (beta) on Gumroad - https://589668056461.gumroad.com/l/CEOS_WORKBENCH

09/16/2025

Fond memories of photographing the Philadelphia Cycling Classic (aka the Philly Bike Race). It was the first event I photographed when immigrating to the U.S.! Glad to hear it is coming back after almost a decade!

Here are my best shots from previous editions -

Editorial stock photo archive of the 2010-2015 editions of the 'Manayunk Wall' bike race. Each first week of June riders and spectators take over the streets and hills of NorthWest Philadelphia. The race has picked up a few names over its nearly three decades of history. The Philadelphi...

08/21/2025

Large waves crash ashore ahead of Hurricane Erin despite a beach advisory in Ocean City, MD, USA on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The powerful storm has prompted evacuations as it tracks northward along the U.S. East Coast. (Pix + vids -> and )

08/13/2025

Here is a quick side-by-side comparison showcasing the progress I have made in the tool I'm building to streamline my culling process. This utility, called ContactSheets is a modular part of the overall development of my Creative_Engine_OS.

In the process I went from a Python based proof-of-concept (seen on the left) to a standalone desktop version, developed in GODOT.

Read more about the ContactSheets project at https://bastiaanslabbers.com/labs/contactsheets_app_index/

The full story on the development of CEOS (Creative_Engine_OS) is layed-out in full detail here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bastiaanslabbers_creativeworkflow-innovation-productionpipeline-activity-7360399859947868160-yxiq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAl94IBsRfKioFIP19zbnmtjGPheYM7bbI

07/19/2025

Philadelphia kicked off the countdown to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with a free public celebration featuring The Roots and Phillies legends at Dilworth Park on July 18, 2025. The event marks the start of a yearlong buildup to the city’s fifth All-Star Game, set for next July during America’s 250th anniversary.

07/09/2025

We have apps for everything (often glued with A.I. we don’t really want). All promise to solve every issue but deliver noting because they cater to too many.

Frustrated I went to work. Say hello to:
Creative_Engine OS, currently in version 0.9 running as my new website connecting real ideas and you and me!

Learn more about Creative_Engine_OS at https://bastiaanslabbers.com/2025/07/08/wip-creative_engine_os/

07/02/2025

After returning to the game after review, Phillies’ Brandon Marsh shows third baseman Manny Machado the spot of an overturned tag, deep in the ninth inning of the lead-of game of a double header against the San Diego Padres at home in Philadelphia, PA, USA on July 2, 2025.

Some background info of this day-at-the-ballpark-with-family-and-‘no expectations’-attitude photo set.
Saw a crazy moment mentioned above, it happened in the heat of the moment, in the ninth inning of the first game of a double header at Citizens Bank Park. I missed the shot but don't blame the gear...
What camera you ask? I’m not kidding; more than a decade old Coolpix point-and-shoot. No frills, noting, not even a viewfinder. Pure lo-fi and I love it! More pix with this beast can be found on my website!

06/27/2025

Exploring Creativity Through Photography: A Return to Studio Work

After a long break, I’ve been reconnecting with photography in a hands-on, playful way—capturing colorful, alien-like mini figurines in my studio using natural evening light and an older camera body.

This small series explores themes of alienation, the rekindling of creative habits (both old and new), and the quiet joy of rediscovery. It’s a return to the fundamentals—light, texture, composition—and a reminder of why I picked up a camera in the first place.

I’ve been part of the photography community for nearly two decades, and this process has helped me re-engage with the curiosity and experimentation that started it all.

Would love to hear how others are reconnecting with their creative roots.

Exploring Creativity Through Photography: A Return to Studio Work After a long break, I’ve been reconnecting with elements of photography I almost forgot about on in a hands-on, playful way—capturi…

06/19/2025

Juneteenth is more than a moment in history—it’s a movement. Explore visuals that reflect freedom, joy, and Black excellence all year long. https://bit.ly/3GNSVAT

06/15/2025

Covering the ‘No Kings’ protest in Philly I opted for a slightly different workflow as my usual tested one… unfortunately this resulted in an date error. Caption of files in this gallery has the correct info: https://www.bastiaanslabbers.com/gallery/No-Kings-Protest-in-Philadelphia/G00005p5rgcu7d68/C0000JXFrrzW6RT0 (License link in file detail)

Thousands gather to protest President Trump’s anti-immigrant policies during the No Kings rally in Philadelphia, PA, USA, on June 14, 2025. The demonstration coincides with over 2,000 similar protests nationwide and counters Trump’s controversial military parade in Washington, D.C., held o...