2017 did not see my traditional end of year post. Photography died on me last winter even though there are some loose ends that need tightening and some research to be done. And I have to tell you about the Leaf + Cambo + Mamiya setup I pieced together last year. Well, maybe later. Last … Continue reading “My life as a model”
Childhood
November 30, 2017For a short series of photographs about my childhood (a Fotoacademie assignment) I wanted to build a small house with Lego. Sitting at my dinner table, sticking the first bricks on the base plate, peace descended on me. I forgot what time it was and what chores I needed to finish as well that afternoon. … Continue reading “Childhood”
Portrait photography
November 19, 2017One of the things I am interested in is portrait photography. I shoot portraits in my home studio as well as on location. Portrait photography is very much a cooperation between the photographer and the photographee. My focus is on making a sensitive and true portrait that does justice to you and your story. You … Continue reading “Portrait photography”
End of summer
October 29, 2017Last summer I shot this conceptual series entitled End of summer. Be sure to check out the behind the scenes pics on Instagram (linked below the original photograph), featuring me on a ladder behind a very old fashioned looking camera. Did I say conceptual? Yes I did, but I forgot what the hell the concept … Continue reading “End of summer”
Oud hout / Old wood
October 6, 2017One of the Fotoacademie assignments is “portrait of an artist” with some additional requirements. I had met Diederick Kraaijeveld, the artist “Oud hout” (which means old wood), some 10 years ago and he stuck in my mind. Not only as a very amiable person, but also as a driven artist making realistic depictions of iconic … Continue reading “Oud hout / Old wood”
I <3 my Ricoh GR
September 26, 2017Following Eli Dijkers and Rosa Lien who are shooting amazing, albeit very different, photographs with it I bought a Ricoh GR. I wanted in on this good thing. Fixed wideangle focal length, no anti-alias, aps-c sensor size. Completely manual if you want. What’s not to like? Not much, turns out. Just two things: Fudging. There … Continue reading “I <3 my Ricoh GR"
Architecture photography by Bas Gijselhart
September 20, 2017Bas Gijselhart is an architecture photographer. I admire his work ethic and consistent, fresh and optimistic photography. We have been friends for a couple of years now. He allowed me to share some of his photography and insights about architecture here. This interview originally appeared (in Dutch) in the magazine ArchitectuurNL and was written by Tekst … Continue reading “Architecture photography by Bas Gijselhart”
The Neon Demon
September 5, 2017After watching the movie The Neon Demon, which I don’t recommend if you want to have a cosy evening, fellow photographer Marieta Landkroon and I were inspired and decided to do a shoot based on this Neon Demon. Especially since I like shooting work with a movie in mind and several themes of The Neon … Continue reading “The Neon Demon”
My life mechanism
July 8, 2017Together with this writer I put into words my life mechanism during a conversation in the kitchen. Of course I kind of knew this before, but it was never this clear to me without the words. Apparently I have something against consumerism. In order for me to enjoy something I need to have the idea … Continue reading “My life mechanism”
Fotoacademie second year exam
July 6, 2017Last week we had our final exam of the second year at the Fotoacademie. tl;dr; I can start the third year with no extra tasks. But if I keep this up I will not graduate Cum Laude in two years which is my goal. There are some issues with my performance at the Fotoacademie. I … Continue reading “Fotoacademie second year exam”
Destroying consumer society
June 19, 2017The actual demise of consumer society might be far from now, but I wanted to make a small series of photographs on that concept. It has turned out quite literal. Reflecting on the photographs as a whole (just now) I think it might be better to focus on what you want rather than on what … Continue reading “Destroying consumer society”