During my internship at the Online Marketing department of the Dutch National Opera & Ballet I was responsible for keeping the social media channels up-to-date. Daily messages had to be posted on their Facebook page, three times a week on their Instagram and YouTube videos had to be posted as soon as we received them …
The university asked me to be the official photogapher for the graduations last week. In three days I attended four graduations, each very different and unique. I liked how each study had their own way of creating a memorable graduation, every one even more personal than the other one. Of course some were bigger than …
Lately I have come to notice more and more how often mental illness and sexual abuse occurs, yet barely anybody realizes it. I think people should be more aware of it and less judgmental about it. Most people seem to think that mental illness means you’re completely mad and a danger towards society when in …
It is no secret life can be hard to handle on your own. And I am not ashamed to admit I get help handling my life. Life can be difficult and sometimes it is necessary just to cry. And there is no shame in that! If you’re feeling bad, a good cry can make you …
A band called ‘De Praktijk’ asked me to join on their second day of studio recording. They asked me to take photos throughout the day for their social media page, upcoming site and upcoming releases. They did not have to ask me twice! Studio photography was a whole new experience for me, and one I …
Today a few of my close friends had a big surprise for me. When my boyfriend took me home I did not expect to find anybody at home; especially not my own friends. They did not just surprise me by being there, they had filled the room with candles, wine, homemade cakes and a few …
It is the end of summer, and what a summer it has been! This summer I have flown on an airplane all by myself for the first time! Don’t get me wrong, I love going on an airplane; it means a new destination, vacation, adventures, happy memories, flying above the clouds and so much more. …
One of my friends was doing the pre-training to become a marine in the Dutch armed forces. This day was the Finex, the final day of the pre-training and the last day before being officially admitted to the real training. And of course I could not resist taking my camera to this special occasion. Every …
Judith van den Dool had asked me to make photos during her student concert. A little nervous yet very excited I said yes. As soon as I got home I started making sketches of different compositions I wanted to try and take. I felt it was important not only to capture the singing students, but …
In my last year of high school I worked in a big group on a project to raise more awareness on the war in Bosia in 1995. We had done a lot of research and went to Bosnia for a week to hear some first and second hand stories from the locals. During our trip …