Columns and Other Musings
I have decided to post the photography columns I have written over the past few years—and those I will write in the future—on this website as well: website .
Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of writing for the fantastic magazine Focus Magazine. Over the course of two years, from 2023 to 2024, I wrote a dozen columns that were published in the magazine and have since been posted online as well.
In addition to the content from my book * Straatfotobijbel*, I have also been publishing columns since early 2025 on Photofacts’ website , a comprehensive platform for both beginner and advanced photographers.
Waarom ik soms bang ben dat ik alles al gefotografeerd heb
Photography as Therapy: See for Yourself How This Journey Is Affecting You
An Ode to the Vacation Snapshot
Photos are the fragrance of life
9 Tips for Taking Photos in Hot Weather
Portrait Photography: So Many Possibilities
Paris was full of photos again!
Burnout and Photography: How a Crisis Made Me a Better Photographer
At the end of 2020, I hit a wall. Twelve months later, I had sold my stake in Yoast and was working as a full-time photographer. Here’s what happened in the meantime.
Creating Series
Portrait Photography for Creatives: Why You Deserve a Different Approach
As a theater artist, musician, or writer, you need a photo that reflects who you are when you're working—not who you are when you're presenting yourself. That's a big difference.
A toolbox for photographers, hassle-free
Black-and-white or color? When should you choose one over the other in portrait photography?
Almost all of my " Pause" portraits are in black and white. That's no coincidence. Here, I explain when black and white works, when color is better, and how I make that choice.
Elephant Trails
How do you prepare for a portrait shoot?
The most common question people ask before a photo shoot is: What should I wear? It’s also the least important question. Here’s some honest advice on how to prepare—no nonsense.
Why a Portrait Photo Reveals More Than Just Your Face
A portrait isn't just a picture of what you look like. It's a representation of who you are at that moment. That's how I, as a portrait photographer, view authentic portrait photography.
Always ON
AI in Photography
How do you use AI? Probably more than you realize. And I don't think that's a bad thing at all.
My Struggle with Analog Photography
Tape on a balloon
From the Street to the Portrait: What Happens When You Really Meet Someone?
What happens when you actually meet someone? When you take the time to have a good conversation? What will your photo look like then? Take Pause.