I have been fortunate enough to travel to three different continents. Most of these places I have visited during a year of solo travel. Some countries have been on my list for many years, others more recently. But all together, these travel adventures have created a spark within me that I will hold dearly. 

How I take photos

When I am visiting a new country, city or landscape, I love to wander around. I rarely come up with a plan beforehand but instead hope to be inspired by whatever comes my way. Walking around without expectations helps me open my perspective even more. I am not focused on a certain outcome but rather embrace any situation and work with it. 

I see the world through my lens and always capture a scene from my perspective. Staying true to this reflects my style in the photos. The compositions I use create a calm image where the main subject is covering half of the frame. My preference lies in spaciousness and I try to avoid busy looking photos. 

What inspires me

With travel photography, I like to explore the areas that are most in contrast from what I am used to in my own country. Being born and raised in the Netherlands, I grew up in the countryside which consists mostly of farmland. The flatland that I have seen throughout my life is the least inspiring to me. This is why I absolutely love being in the mountains, seeing the world from a different perspective. Mountains come in different sizes, shapes and forms but they also bring a lot of other beautiful elements. Think about waterfalls, snow and how they can affect the weather. 

I do believe that the weather looks different in other areas of the world. In photography, lighting is valuable. The color of the light and the way it falls make a photo stand out from the rest. I often use natural light within my photos to bring out elements, shapes and textures.