Born in 2000 in Losser, Netherlands.
For Dai, the body is the language of emotion. His photography explores the physical and emotional connection between people, revealing the tension between closeness and distance, vulnerability and strength. Through light, texture, and composition, he captures the quiet dialogue between bodies, where touch, longing, and human connection become visible.
Working with both careful direction and spontaneity, Dai creates images that blur the line between reality and intuition. Rather than offering answers, his photographs invite interpretation, encouraging viewers to discover their own emotional narrative.
Photography, for Dai, is a search for authenticity and timeless beauty. Every image is an invitation to pause, connect, and experience the silent power of human presence.
"In an era dominated by fast, filtered images, I believe it is time to return to excellence, quality, and meaning." — Dai
CURRICULUM VITAE
Professional Experience
2023 – Present
Photographer & Art Director — Studio Dai Scheffer
Photographer & Art Director — Studio Dai Scheffer
2023
Personal Assistant — Erwin Olaf
Personal Assistant — Erwin Olaf
2022
Photography Intern — Studio Erwin Olaf
Photography Intern — Studio Erwin Olaf
Education
2019 – 2023
Applied Photography & Visual Communication — Cum laude, Dutch Academy for Image Creation
Applied Photography & Visual Communication — Cum laude, Dutch Academy for Image Creation
EXHIBITIONS
2026
Affordable Art Fair Amsterdam
25 – 29 November 2026 · De Kromhouthal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
25 – 29 November 2026 · De Kromhouthal, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
Affordable Art Fair Hamburg
5 – 8 November 2026 · Hamburg Messe und Congress, Hamburg, Germany. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
5 – 8 November 2026 · Hamburg Messe und Congress, Hamburg, Germany. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
Art The Hague
14 – 18 October 2026 · Brinckhorstlaan 249, The Hague, The Netherlands. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
14 – 18 October 2026 · Brinckhorstlaan 249, The Hague, The Netherlands. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
Affordable Art Fair Stockholm
30 September – 4 October 2026 · Nacka Strandsmässan, Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
30 September – 4 October 2026 · Nacka Strandsmässan, Stockholm, Sweden. Presented by Lindenbaum Gallery.
2025
Amuse Exhibition
24 May – 1 June 2025 · Kunst Centrum Haarlem, Haarlem, The Netherlands. Presented by Galerie Wilms
24 May – 1 June 2025 · Kunst Centrum Haarlem, Haarlem, The Netherlands. Presented by Galerie Wilms
2023
Graduation Show
17 – 24 September 2023 · Keilepand, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Dutch Academy of Image Creation
17 – 24 September 2023 · Keilepand, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Dutch Academy of Image Creation