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 bijna iedereen een hekel heeft aan op de foto gaan
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