Street Photography — “The Reader”

There I was, standing quietly in the shadow, my camera ready. Across the street, people moved like they always do — eyes fixed on glowing screens, thumbs scrolling endlessly from one three-second clip to the next. But then she appeared.

No phone. No earbuds. Just… a book.
That strange, clunky object made of paper, filled with words and stories — a relic from another time.

As she walked past an abandoned, graffiti-covered house, lost in her own world of ink and imagination, the scene unfolded like a paradox of past and present.
The forgotten building, the fading posters, the sharp sunlight cutting through the dust — and in the middle of it all, someone who remembered how to be still.

Shot with the Canon 5D Mark IV and the Sigma 100-400mm lens — proof that sometimes, the most remarkable street scenes are the quietest ones.

Photography, after all, is just another way of studying light and life.

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Event photography is always unpredictable, and at the Partij voor de Dieren congress it was truly put to the test. From the main hall, where harsh sunlight poured through a massive skylight, to side areas lit only by artificial lamps, and the congress floor itself bathed in dim color lights, every corner presented a new challenge. The main stage stood out with relative brightness, but even that demanded constant adjustments.

Then came the performance by Pussy Riot after the first break — high-energy, fast movement, and the unexpected splash of water from the lead singer turned the moment into a photographer’s adrenaline rush. Capturing sharp frames in those conditions required patience, flexibility, and a willingness to adapt instantly.

Armed with my Canon 5D Mark IV paired with the Sigma 100–400mm, and my Canon 5DsR with the Sigma ART 24–70mm, I was able to balance reach and flexibility. One lens let me get close to fleeting expressions, the other captured the atmosphere of the stage and hall.

It was a demanding but rewarding experience, reminding me why I love event photography: it’s about chasing light, freezing energy, and telling a story that words alone cannot capture.

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My lovely friend Ida doing her morning routine by the window ✨

So normal scene yet there was something special in this view. This picture felt like it was made to be a black and white photo, and I love it!

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Tilburgse Kermis by Night – Light, Motion & Memory

Each year, I return to the Tilburgse Kermis to photograph the fair by night. There’s something captivating about artificial light painting the darkness — spinning wheels, streaks of neon, and brief moments of chaos frozen in time. But every year, it gets harder.

As the fair becomes more crowded and compact, finding clean compositions and unobstructed views for long-exposure shots has become a true challenge. The iconic rides are now surrounded by a tangle of signs, people, and modern clutter. That’s why, this year, only three images made the final cut.

Still, those three tell a story.

Long exposure photography is, at its core, about time — compressing seconds into stillness, revealing movement that’s invisible to the eye. It’s a small act of control in an overwhelming scene. And with my Canon 7D Mark III and the versatile 15-85mm lens, I tried to distill the heart of the fair into a few fleeting frames.

The fair is changing. But in every blur of light, I see memories, tradition, and the evolution of public space.

Let’s not forget to look — even when it gets harder.

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Ever paused to notice the quiet details while the world rushes by? This sturdy lock, weathered by time and the salty air of Poland's coast, has stories to tell. It's a reminder to slow down, appreciate the grit and beauty of the everyday. Wear your adventures proudly, like the patina on this metal, with our organic cotton tees—they only get softer with time.
Where have you found unexpected beauty in the mundane?
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Sunset over Adirondack Mountains

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