Joe's New York
66 minutes with Julia in New York
Special thanks to Cory and Wilhelmina models.
Life is like a game
& I invite you to play.
Hat by designer Mirjam Nuver
Inevitability
“Change is inevitable, Embracing it is a choice. Adapting to it takes skill. And we are never fully prepared.”
Winny
2026- I am experimenting with colour
Vesper
She dances and repeats
Perzia
Simone
I’m questioning reality. I am bending reality. I am playing with reality. But what is reality anyways?
Rememberence
We do not see the world whole — only in pieces, shaped by memory, emotion, and fear.
Each shard reflects a truth, but never the truth.
Like a cracked mirror, perception distorts, beautifies, or breaks what stands before us.
We call it vision, but it is more a collage of self than a portrait of reality.
In every fracture, a fragment of who we are stares back.
Duality
“Her camera allowed her to see things differently, to change perspectives — both from behind the lens and in her daily life. She has turned ‘seeing differently’ into a form of art, creating portraits that are both interesting in their compositions and in the emotional impact they have.” – Mick Agence
Reinvention
You made me what I am – Nobody can make anything out of anybody if it is not in the person already. I only brought you out. I turned you inside out. – Anaïs Nin
33eye
” At the touch of love, everybody becomes a poet. “
Perspective
Perspective, is unconventional, hovering between mystery and urgency, and feels as if it could be pulled from the work of Dalí, one of her greatest inspirations.” – Mick Nieuwenhuis, NewHouse Gallery
What's reality
“How we perceive the world is a direct reflection of who we are. Instead of seeing the world as it objectively exists, we view it through the lens of our own being. In essence, our individuality colors our interpretation of reality. Our personal perspectives, beliefs, and life experiences shape the way we understand and engage with the world. Thus, our perception is inseparable from our own identity.” – Nanda
The riddle
“It was something fluid, waiting to be questioned, distorted and reimagined.”
Memory, 2026
Memory is an event that continues to shape our reality.
Alignment
In magic – and life – there is only the present moment, the now. Photography has transformed me. I became the silent observer, connecting me to the present moment. In alignment with above, as below.
Shapiro
Portrait of Greg Shapiro, American comedian who lives in Amsterdam. Not afraid of a little weirdness or distortion. Great nose, lovely wrinkles.
River 2026
I keep finding rivers from the sky very fascinating. It’s the way they carve their paths trough the landscape. I guess it represents our life.
James Estrin
I photographed James Estrin from the New York times in 213 seconds.
Fade
Nothing is solid?
Aura
“Nanda pours a piece of herself into her work, forging connections with people and the wisdom of life. It’s like a game – an exciting journey of discovery. Through this connection, her photography becomes a way to explore her own identity and communicate with the world around her, painting a vivid picture of emotions and experiences.”
A conversation
“How we perceive the world is a direct reflection of who we are. Instead of seeing the world as it objectively exists, we view it through the lens of our own being”
Grace
“I dance a little,
With holy pauses and silence.
All of it is myself,
Trusting unknown guidance.
I dance a little,
This day is never returned.
I want a hundred percent,
Future and past, gently burned.”
– Nanda
Tijmen
Portrait of Tijmen, whom I met at Mart’s funeral. Again drinking coffee (at Mart’s table) and a good conversation about life and our connection with our beloved friend. What is important in life, when life is something so small and vulnerable? Thanks Tijmen for coming by and the talk, happy that we’ve met! Any suggestions on how to name this series? “At Marts table” or maybe “Enjoy life” (what Mart told us to do!)
Reflections
“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love…and then we return home.” –
A.B. Shepherd
Elevation
“She believes in using photography as a way to grow and discover herself. “It’s not always easy to see things differently, but I push myself to do it,” she says. This philosophy shows up in her art. She doesn’t just see water; she sees its reflection too. This way of seeing extends to everything she captures.
She plays with light and shadow, creating a dance that’s both rhythmic and melancholic. Through her work, she hopes to inspire others to share their emotions through art. She’s a firm believer that everyone has an inner artist who can create and heal by looking at the world, or themselves, with fresh eyes.”
Squares
“The art of reinvention lies in looking at the known with new eyes, discovering new perspectives within the ordinary.”
Layers
“The goal is to share who we are and how we see the world.”
Beachwalk
“I would say walking is one of the easiest ways to get back in alignment. Walking in nature, observing and absorbing, is a form of meditation. When fully present with no distractions other than nature itself, ideas will flow into the mind.”
Tzvika
Summer 2021. We met at a restaurant where Tzvika worked in Amsterdam. I asked him to come to my studio and so he did. We talked, We took some pictures. It was a good day. (Picture got a nomination for the Dutch National Portrait prize by Rabobank in 2022.)
Hands
“The language of the hands intrigues me. The structure of the skin are like a little rivers, finding it’s path through nature. Give me your hands and I will make your portrait.”
Being Understood
“Being understood is a privilige. It’s a deeper understanding on how you are heard, seen and understood. It’s a form of deep connection. “
River of sky
