Education
1998–2002: School of Arts, Photography, Utrecht
2004–2006: Postgraduate in Visual Arts & Photography, Post St. Joost, Breda
2014: EU Drone Pilot License
Teaching Experience
2011–2014: Seminars and guest teaching at KABK (The Hague) and HKU (Utrecht)
2016–2021: Photography instructor, Fotoacademie Amsterdam (Alumni programme)
2020–Present: Photography classes at various primary and secondary schools in Amsterdam
2023–Present: Stichting In Mijn Buurt – Citizenship projects on war and colonial history in the neighbourhood
General Education and Professional Background
I graduated in 2000 from HKU in Utrecht (Photography), followed by a Master’s in Visual Arts and Photography at Post St. Joost in Breda. Since then, I have worked independently as a documentary photographer and filmmaker, combining personal projects with commissioned work.
My autonomous work includes photo books, exhibitions and publications across both print and online media. On commission, I develop and produce photography and film campaigns, build image libraries, create visual identities and direct portrait and documentary series for a broad range of clients — from small foundations to major organisations.
I work fluently with both analogue and digital techniques, using various camera systems for both film and photography. I stay up to date with developments in visual and sound technologies, and have experience in cross-media publishing and digital archiving. I also hold a European drone operator license.
In addition to my visual work, I regularly write project proposals, treatments, visual concepts and grant applications. I also have extensive experience in giving lectures, leading workshops and teaching.
Skills and Expertise
Image editing and graphic design: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Video editing: Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro
Audio editing: Audition, DaVinci Resolve
Analogue photography: developing and printing in the darkroom
Editing: interviews, testimonials and documentaries
Web design: WordPress, Squarespace
Exhibition design and spatial presentation
Writing: pitches, project plans and grant applications
Fundraising and project development
Technical creativity: lighting setups, mirror constructions, underwater cameras, experimental techniques
Visual literacy and framing awareness, combined with knowledge of advertising principles and visual strategy
Proficient with a wide range of professional camera systems for both photography and film
Clients (selection)
Achmea, Aegon, AKZO Nobel, Amnesty International, ANWB, ASM, Avans University of Applied Sciences, Bambie, Ben, Dutch Tax Authorities, C&A, CNN, De Correspondent, Cultuurnetwerk Nederland, Dodge, DONG Energy, Douwe Egberts, E-fiber, Essent, EyeOpen, Fast Company, Festival aan de Werf, Festival van de Oude Muziek, Fortis Bank, Heineken, HEMA, Hogeschool Utrecht, Holland Casino, HUMAN, HVU, IKEA, ING Bank, Julidans, KLM, KPN, Liander, Mars, Maxeda, Mondo Leone, Dutch Architecture Institute, NEW DAWN, New York Times Magazine, Natuurmonumenten, Nike, NRC Next, Nuon, ONVZ Insurance, Onze Wereld, Opzij, Paradiso, Parool, PostNL, Praxis, Progis, Royal Flora Holland, ROC, Schiphol, Simyo, Slachtofferhulp, SLO Rotterdam, Smart Business Centre, Stivoro, Staatsbosbeheer, TIO, Trouw, T-Mobile, Travel Essence, UPC, Van Harte & Lingsma, Vendex, Videoland, Vintura, Volkskrant, VPRO, Vrede van Utrecht, Wired, De Zellingen, Ziggo
Exhibitions (selection 2003–2025)
I Can Hear the Waves, Brussels
The Days I Spend With You, Unseen Photo Fair, Amsterdam
The Days I Spend With You, FOTODOK, Utrecht
Patary Photo Festival, Brazil
Multimedia Art Museum, Moscow
Ondertussen, Gallery Bart, Amsterdam
The Camera Club of New York, NYC
Photolumen, Budapest
Mist, History of Photobooks, Dutch Photo Museum, Rotterdam
Platform Presentation, Photo Museum Winterthur, Switzerland
Bologna, Pinacoteca Nazionale
New York Photo Festival, NYC
Everyday is Not Like Everyday, FOAM Amsterdam
Photography Biennial Athens, Greece
Fire and Snow, Photography Biennial Naarden, NL
Mist, Noorderlicht Gallery, Groningen
Underway, Photography Festival Nancy, France
Dark Matter, Grotto Gallery, NYC
Documentary Now!, TENT Rotterdam