Minimalism in photography - everything I’ve learned
At a time when writing was my primary form of artistic expression, I came across a statement by one of my favourite authors, Kurt Vonnegut…
Minimalist photography workflow - incl. editing, and online presence
In one of the hallways of the Art Institute at the university where I studied, someone once hung a poster. Since there were many of them, I tore one down and kept it…
Minimalist photography gear - why less is enough
I remember my first trip to Portugal, staying in the countryside, years ago. As a runner, I enjoyed seeing the locals running along the coast…
Spring photography on the Dutch coast and a little life update
Over the past few weeks, it’s been fairly quiet here on the blog. Since past moths were pretty intense, I just needed to rest, get some fresh air, and do something different…
How to wake up after winter - 5 photo assignments
Congratulations. If you’re reading this, it means you managed again to make it to spring (at least the astronomical one).
For me, this winter was long…
Finding photography inspiration close to home - everything is photographable
Sometimes I feel it too. Ever since photography became my greatest passion, I’ve had this recurring urge to visit new places - especially on my own…
How constraints fuel creativity in photography
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this before, but I love cooking. I could happily stand at the stove every day (in fact, I do). At home, we have a fixed monthly…
How I maintain my creative flow in the winter
It’s the middle of the Dutch winter. That means a never ending lack of light. I’m suffering, because gloomy, moody conditions are not my favorite…
Getting out there - how to fight the winter sleep
In the big part of the globe, the weather is not inspiring at the moment. Cold and lack of light make you not want to leave the house…
Local photography - more than just documenting
I have written more than once about the power of photographing locally. The truth is that the longer I practice this form of photography…
Please, don’t make pretty pictures…
I know that, under your skin, you know what matters - what keeps you awake at night and gets you out of bed every morning. That idea. Your idea…