As you know, last year I have become a mother. It was indeed the most remarkable and unforgettable year, becoming a mother, having a daughter. It’s been a time of growth, acceptance and much-needed self-love. It’s incredible to see a new story come to life, to witness it from the early stages, […]
So many people I photograph and friends tell me that they are single and can’t find a partner to share their lives in Amsterdam. They start blaming the city, their busy lives, their careers. I always ask them, are you ready for love? Valentine is coming and I feel compelled to write about this. […]
As the year renews, it is a good time to reflect back and see what still works with you, so you can keep it, and what does not, so you can throw it away. You can apply this for any item in your closet, kitchen, cosmetics, paperwork. Same goes for habits and rituals. Notice what has to stay, […]
I’ve just received the most heartwarming review from my first Glamour Photoshoot Session I’ve done.. I’m most humbled and grateful. I guess it’s been a journey for both of us, Su ! “Ever since I celebrated 30 years of my life I was preparing for my 40th birthday. I wanted to celebrate this milestone with […]
While shopping for a Christmas tree, I remembered what my father always said when I was young. As usual, like my parents did, I shop around for days, looking at trees around town, checking sizes and shapes and colours. Looking for the perfect tree. Then I find it. It is the most beautiful tree, double […]
That Chick in Amsterdam is a new community for international girls that just want to have fun, meet other girls that want to go out and hangout. It grew to 1500 people over night and it’s very active online. Me and my colleague photographer Teresa Hulst, hosted a photo shoot for this group. We wanted to meet-up with some […]
I have been photographic women for over half a decade. I can now say that I have heard every excuse you can imagine for women not to step in front of the camera. I’m not good enough I don’t look good on camera I need to lose weight before you take photos of me I […]
How do you see yourself ? Allison from DailyOutfit has been a long time supporter of me and my business endeavours. She was first a strong believer in me, while I was working at my 123dressme project, and then, when I decided to move on and start this new genre in photography, Glamour Portraits, she became my biggest ambassador and one […]
There’s a magic that happens in the studio after the hair and makeup is done and we start shooting. It’s hard to explain it, it’s a connection between me and my model, it’s a click that happens in our eyes, I feel it in my belly and it’s so strong that it gives me energy […]
“I am a daughter, a sister, a wife and a mother. I AM A WOMAN. And here I AM, at my 40’s, feeling more FEMALE than ever. Among many other things, my body has swum for many years, my body has given birth 4 times, and has feed all my children. Yes my body […]