A Passion That Started Early
My love for capturing the world around me started very early. I got my very first camera when I was just six years old. At twelve, I received a better one, and photography quickly became a part of my everyday life.
Unfortunately, after a few years, that beloved camera broke—but my passion didn’t. I continued taking pictures using my iPhone, organizing casual shoots and capturing moments wherever I could.
Unfortunately, after a few years, that beloved camera broke—but my passion didn’t. I continued taking pictures using my iPhone, organizing casual shoots and capturing moments wherever I could.
Later, I bought my first DSLR: a 15-year-old, second-hand Nikon D70, which allowed me to dive even deeper into photography. After that came a newer Nikon D5300, and finally, in 2023, I upgraded to the Sony A7III, which I use today to bring even more precision and artistry to my work.
An Artistic Journey
Parallel to my photography journey, art has always been a huge part of my life. As a child, I spent countless hours drawing and painting, eventually dedicating seven years to afterschool art classes. That passion led me to complete art school in 2018, where I earned my diploma specializing in art history, graphic design, and painting.
During those six years, I explored many creative fields: sculpting, jewelry making, metal and woodwork—and, most importantly for me—film and photography. Although my class wasn’t allowed to choose photography or film as a final diploma subject, we had two wonderful years of lessons where I truly fell in love with the craft.
Working both in the photo studio and outdoors, experimenting in the darkroom, and completing countless creative assignments, I learned the technical basics of photography—and discovered a new way to express myself.
Working both in the photo studio and outdoors, experimenting in the darkroom, and completing countless creative assignments, I learned the technical basics of photography—and discovered a new way to express myself.
From Painting to Photography
Although I initially pursued painting more seriously, by the end of school, I was exhausted. Over 40 hours a week spent studying and endless homework had drained my energy. Painting, which once brought me joy, started to feel like a burden.
When I graduated, I stepped away from it almost completely.
But photography? That stayed with me.
During my final year, I began organizing casual photoshoots with friends—and for the first time in a long time, I felt a spark again.
It was still art, still a way to create something meaningful—but in a way that brought happiness and fulfillment without the exhaustion painting had left me with.
But photography? That stayed with me.
During my final year, I began organizing casual photoshoots with friends—and for the first time in a long time, I felt a spark again.
It was still art, still a way to create something meaningful—but in a way that brought happiness and fulfillment without the exhaustion painting had left me with.
Since then, I’ve been taking pictures for about 8 years now, growing both personally and professionally with every session.
Moving Forward and Growing Stronger
After moving to the Netherlands, it took some time before I found new people to photograph. In the meantime, I enjoyed exploring landscape photography, learning to capture the beauty of nature around me. Later, I dove into the world of automotive photography at car meets—but while it was exciting, it still wasn’t fully where my heart was.
Everything changed in August 2024, when I had the incredible opportunity to become a part-time photographer at Prodrive Technologies. I had already taken photos at some of their events, but now I was offered a deeper role—covering not just events, but also product photography and reportage-style shoots.
This opportunity reignited my passion and pushed me to expand even further.
This opportunity reignited my passion and pushed me to expand even further.
Outside of work, I also began taking on more personal projects: outdoor sessions with women and couples, studio shoots, weddings, and collaborations with entrepreneurs building their brands.
Month by month, photography became a bigger part of my life.
With each new project, I gained more experience, more confidence—and more excitement for the future.
Month by month, photography became a bigger part of my life.
With each new project, I gained more experience, more confidence—and more excitement for the future.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together
Today, I can proudly say I’m a photographer who is still growing, learning, and loving every step of the journey.
If you’d like to join me on this adventure and create something beautiful together, I would be thrilled to hear from you.
Let’s capture your story—authentically, creatively, and with heart.
Let’s capture your story—authentically, creatively, and with heart.