- Flowers in the DirtFlowers in Dirt is a series of portraits of underprivileged children that I photographed in Cambodia. My aim is to show the potential of these children and look reality in the eyes.
- You can’t change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the futureQuoted this 10 years ago. What a ride it has been so far! Clearly I was very positive about the future and open to life then. Today I am still… Read more: You can’t change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying about the future
- Photo essay of hope and optimism in Cambodia.The people dwelling here in Phnom Penh- Steung Meanchey still find housing and employment in recycling and garbage collecting
- Hidden landmines and explosives in CambodiaHidden landmines and explosives in Cambodia
- Original Bamboo Bridge at Kampong Cham in Cambodia
- Portrait Photography Aboriginals – ‘Time travellers along the highway’‘Time travelers along the highway’ project 2020. Portretfotografie van Aboriginals.
- Narouz Moltzer and CobraA spontaneous portrait of Narouz Moltzer. The story behind the happiest Amsterdam artist during Covid.
- The genius vanity spout Pim Fortuyn exposes in front of the cameraWe all remember him in the Netherlands. The genius vanity and politician Pim Fortuyn. Undisguised gay, very well-read, and often seen with his 2 poodles on his lap.
- Portrait photography in the UMC hospital in AmsterdamBy photographing employees within the institution, we get to know the people behind the organization more intimately. Corporate photography with a focus on people and business activities with a human touch.
- Beautiful women and expensive carsContrary to what is often claimed, it is not only men who love beautiful and expensive cars. Many women also like to step into a luxurious, sporty or robust car.
- Portrait photography Joram BaruchOn the occasion of the Solo exhibition of Joram Baruch that took place on 18 to 20 September 2020, I made a reportage and some portrait photographs of this Amsterdam painter.
- Herman Brood painting in his studioIn the 1990s, I visited Herman Brood in his studio for a photoshoot and a portrait session for HP/de tijd.
- Portrait photography from the 90sIn the 90s, the Dutch series Flodder, directed by Dick Maas, was a tremendous success. Below is this talented man who would later claim many more successes with his hand on the chest of former playmate model Tatjana Simec.
- Nuit Noire Eau de Parfum moodboardMoodboard and advertising images for Nuit Noire Eau de Parfum
- Govert de Roos – 50 years a photographer exhibitionGovert de Roos, now 67 years young is one of the legendary Dutch photographers at the top of the international entertainment and music scene for decades.We meet like old-time Amsterdam photo buddy’s in his studio and yes, it’s been a while. Coffee?
- The Taj Mahal from an unusual perspectiveIn 1988 I wanted to travel and explore India. The largest subcontinent in Asia and the birthplace of the major religions in Buddhism and Hinduism. I felt it was the most beautiful and exciting place to travel and do some great photography.
- Little humanity in the streets of Phnom Penh CambodiaIt is hot, 30c something and it’s raining a little. As I walk off my jet-lag over the Sisowath Quay also known simply as “Riverside” there was this boy utterly naked on his knees carefully removing some splinter from his dog’s paw.
- Street art sailing ship in AmsterdamWhile walking in a tunnel in Amsterdam I saw this amazing street art of an old Dutch sailing ship. The element of the moment caught my eye as the boy was running on the waves of history.
- Only sky above us in the Dutch polder landscapeBeautiful sky photography in Dutch polder landscape, made in August 2019 during a photo tour in The Netherlands by Michael Klinkhamer.
- Mekong river Chams community around Phnom PenhOne of the most fascinating communities for me around Phnom Penh is the “Chams” and over the years I was able to visit them several times during my Phnom Penh photo tours.
- Unique landscape photo tour inspired by the Dutch writer NescioDuring the unique landscape photo tour inspired by the famous Dutch writer Nescio you discover the beauty of Amsterdam and Holland.
- The spontaneous Cambodian model shootOne day I was asked on very short notice by a photography workshop client who wanted to get into exploring model shoots on location in Cambodia. it is fun to use my local contacts and I always have liked the idea of combining traditional local culture and travel photography with something totally different.
- Concerto records | The oldest vinyl record shop of AmsterdamConcerto Records in the Utrechtse straat was founded in 1955 and in 2019 they are still going strong being one of the oldest vinyl records shops of Amsterdam. They also sell Cd’s, DVD’s, but their origin is Vinyl records of virtually all genres for over 64 years now.
- Film-based photography workshop and photo tour in AmsterdamWe all love photography and embraced digital cameras, smartphone photography, and Instagram. It’s all so easy and quick! Everybody is a photographer now! But how about shooting with a camera and a roll of film in your camera?
- Kissing couples in the streets of AmsterdamAs we walked the city from the Leidseplein towards the Rijksmuseum we encountered a romantic scene of two lovers saying goodbye after a long night and going their separate ways.
- The rickshaws of Phnom PenhThe rickshaws – in Cambodia we call them Cyclo’s – still dominate the street life of Phnom Penh. It is all about the pure muscle workforce.
- Different cultures have different habitsCambodia has a negative reputation for some when it comes to sexuality. We cannot ignore this, because the figures do not lie and terrible things happen that are reprehensible.
- Phnom Penh|The private photo tour that became a shootLife in Phnom Penh is so full of surprises and twists that it’s often best to go with the flow. See what can happen on a beautiful day in the Kingdom of Cambodia. Below you can read about the private Photo Tour we did with Charley & Jiayu in Phnom Penh.
- The always vibrant city of Phnom Penh at nightAs a professional photographer and photo tour guide who lives in Phnom Penh, I keep being fascinated by the liveliness of the streets just before sunset.
- Phnom Penh nighttime photo tourPhnom Penh takes on a different atmosphere at night and offers excellent opportunities for night photography. We bezoeken een hooggelegen locatie om een overzicht te krijgen van de skyline van de zonsondergang.
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