Eddo Hartmann, born in The Hague in 1973, studied at the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague. He is a Dutch photographer with a career that has spanned over 25 years. Hartmann is renowned for capturing striking and thought-provoking images of architecture and urban spaces. Initially, he started his career as a commercial and editorial photographer but later shifted towards long-term documentary projects. One of his most notable works is "Setting The Stage | North Korea," which is a series that documents the intricately designed communist capital of Pyongyang.

In addition to his photographic work, Hartmann is also a lecturer in The Hague, where he teaches technical skills and visual grammar. He is committed to capturing the impact of human activity on the planet and its landscapes. Hartmann's work has been widely exhibited and published in newspapers and magazines around the world, and can be found in private and public collections. He has received numerous awards, including the 2018 Lensculture Exposure Award. Currently based in Amsterdam, he continues to work as a freelance photographer.