ABOUT

Education

  • National Geographic Photography Masterclass, Sept 2023 – Dec 2023

  • Bachelor’s in Graphic Design & Photography, Minerva Art Academy, Groningen, Sept 2011 – June 2015

  • Exchange Program in Graphic Design & Photography, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand, July 2013 – Dec 2013

Exhibitions

  • Emotion’Ailes, Saint-Aubin Cathedral, Namur, Belgium, 2025

  • The Sands of All Seas Have a Number, Fülle Galería, Argentina, 2025

  • Wendbaarheid (Agility), BMC Schiphol, 2020

  • Graduation Exhibition, Minerva Art Academy, 2015

  • The Return, Nicolaikerk, Appingedam, 2013

Nominations & Awards

  • Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY), 2025, Shortlisted

  • The Greater Kenya Wildlife Photographer, September 2025, Shortlisted

  • The Greater Kenya Wildlife Photographer, July 2025, Shortlisted (2x)

  • Emotion’Ailes, 2025, Nominated

  • World Water Day Photo Contest, 2025, Semi-finalist

  • Life Framer: Animal Kingdom, 2025, Editor’s Pick

  • Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY), Something Beautiful, 2025, Shortlisted

  • Africa Geographic Photographer of the Year, 2025, Weekly Selection

  • Pangolin Photo Challenge, 2025, Shortlisted

  • Bird Photographer of the Year (BirdPOTY), 2024, Highly Commended

  • Pangolin Photo Challenge, 2024, Shortlisted

  • Minerva Art Academy Prize, 2015, Nominated

  • Vrije vogels, 2005, First price