My train was cancelled while changing at the station. Meanwhile, I saw a beautiful beam of light, and this man was standing a little further away.
Sometimes, it’s a matter of recognition, energy, or curiosity that draws me to someone for a portrait. For me, solitude and connection often exist in a tense balance, one I constantly strive to navigate. The space between the photographer and the person being portrayed is intangible yet endlessly fascinating to me. That’s why I love looking at portraits so much—there’s no risk of anything being spoiled by words. For me, creating a portrait is like scratching the surface, opening up space for imagination, and wondering about the person beneath the appearance.
Portrait of Ruben, Haarlem
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Sometimes, it’s a matter of recognition, energy, or curiosity that draws me to someone for a portrait. For me, solitude and connection often exist in a tense balance, one I constantly strive to navigate. The space between the photographer and the person being portrayed is intangible yet endlessly fascinating to me. That’s why I love looking at portraits so much—there’s no risk of anything being spoiled by words. For me, creating a portrait is like scratching the surface, opening up space for imagination, and wondering about the person beneath the appearance.
Portrait of Luvio, Amsterdam
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Geertje stond op 4 mei op de Dam en werd door de politie gemaand haar ‘protestbord’ af te geven. Oh ironie, mensen met een stille boodschap werden zonder pardon afgevoerd. Misschien is de huidige vorm van herdenken in deze tijd lastig verdedigbaar? Ik trof haar een dag later op de pont naar de Buiksloterweg. Ze was net terug van het bureau waar ze werd herenigd met haar urgente boodschap. Mensen als Geertje bieden verzet, troost, schreeuwen niet en onze gedachtewisseling voelde als een verademing. Ze bestaan en zijn overal; mensen met een warm hart.
Portret van Geertje, Amsterdam
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Wandering through the streets, my eye fell on this man with his beautiful gait. I asked him for a portrait, and afterwards we waved goodbye. My exact thought was how special this encounter was and how happy I felt to return to my own company. As I actually always do after taking a portrait.
Portrait of Jens, Berlin
Part of my ongoing series 'How Long Was Now'
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