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"There’s a deep joy in discovering moments that deserve to be captured. Wildlife photography is more than just taking pictures—it’s a way of connecting with nature in its rawest, most honest form. Every fleeting second spent in the wild fills me with awe, and the chance to share those moments with others brings me immense fulfillment. There’s no right or wrong—only perspective. To me, wildlife photography is about finding beauty in the quietest, most subtle instances. That’s where the magic lives."

Wildlife workshops in Nederland
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YouTube Adventure

What started as just an idea has now become a reality. I created my YouTube channel to share my deep passion for nature and its conservation—with you. Through my lens, I’ll take you along on my photography adventures, capturing the wild, the raw, and the beautiful.

Together, we’ll dive into the world of gear, techniques, and the fascinating behavior of animals in their natural habitats. My goal? To inspire, to teach, and to grow with you. I hope to help you become a better photographer—but above all, I hope you’ll enjoy every step of this journey into the wild.

Ambassador and partner Re-Own

As an outdoor photographer, reliable gear is essential — whether waiting for a fox in the forest or braving a snowstorm in the mountains. ReOwn lets me work with top-quality equipment, from carefully checked pre-owned gear to brand-new items — no compromises.

What sets ReOwn apart is their personal approach. It’s not just about the equipment; it’s about trust, sustainability, and passion. I’m proud to be an ambassador, sharing my experiences and showing that you can have both top performance and responsible reuse, all while enjoying the adventure.

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What a fantastic morning in nature, while i was searching for some wildlife a burst of sunlight breakthrough the clouds. At the same moment i saw this fellow deer standing. A really magic moment it was. Amazing moment for me, hope you also like the p
What a fantastic morning in nature, while i was searching for some wildlife a burst of sunlight breakthrough the clouds. At the same moment i saw this fellow deer standing. A really magic moment it was. Amazing moment for me, hope you also like the photo because i do. 📷🔥😍 #nikonnl #nikon #cameranu_nl #roots #zoomnl #wildlife #wildlifeart #wildlifespot #wildlifephotographer #wildlifeperfection #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeconservation #natures_passions #naturephotographer #naturecolors #goldenhour #goldenhourlight #amazingnature #fellowdeer #earlymorning #nikonuser #nikonz8 #naturelovers #outdoors #sunshine #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifephoto #heelnederland_fotografeert Shot on the Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens Exif 1/200 f6.3 ISO900 @reown.nl @cameranu_nl @nikonnl @nikoneurope @nikonusa @nikonuknordic @vroegevogels_bnnvara @roots_nl @zoomnl
Great start of the year with some photos from the hide, also having some amazing photo adventure's on the program this year. Cannot be more excited for the coming time. Hope for everyone that this year meets the expectations of yourself. Stay tuned a
Great start of the year with some photos from the hide, also having some amazing photo adventure's on the program this year. Cannot be more excited for the coming time. Hope for everyone that this year meets the expectations of yourself. Stay tuned and enjoy nature. #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonwildlife #cameranu_nl #cameragear #roots #zoomnl #wildlifeart #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_in_focus #wildlifeperfection #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeconservation #natures_passions #naturephotographer #nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #natureking #naturelovers #birdsinnature #birdfreaks #birdking #birdphotography #birds #birdlovers #birdfreaks #bird_vibrance #hidephotography Shot on the Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens Exif 1/100 f6.3 ISO 1600 @vanjellis @reown.nl @cameranu_nl @zoomnl @nikoneurope @nikonnl @nikonbelgium @nikonusa
📷🌳 Another one from a few weeks ago, sometimes when you look back on youre picture's youre remind yourself what a great year it was. Time fly's so fast that you simply forget all the amazing moments. Just wanna share this one with you all. #nikon
📷🌳 Another one from a few weeks ago, sometimes when you look back on youre picture's youre remind yourself what a great year it was. Time fly's so fast that you simply forget all the amazing moments. Just wanna share this one with you all. #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonnl #wildlifespot #wildlifephotographer #wildlife_in_focus #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife #Nature #naturephotographer #naturephotography #naturecolors #naturephoto #natureking #naturelovers #roots #heelnederland_fotografeert #zoomnl #photohide #photographylovers #deer #fellowdeer #nikonwildlife #nikonz8 #fullframecamera #wildlifeperfection #wildlifeart Shot on Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR @reown.nl @cameranu_nl @nikonnl @nikoneurope @nikonclubnederland @nikonusa @nikonbelgium @nikondach @nikon_pl @roots_nl @zoomnl @zoomacademynl
🐿 📷 Winter is almost arriving in the Netherlands, cant wait for some snow photos, but for now another one from the last weeks. Hope you enjoy it, and i hope you have a great weekend. Stay tuned coming months i will be back on YouTube, 2025 will be
🐿 📷 Winter is almost arriving in the Netherlands, cant wait for some snow photos, but for now another one from the last weeks. Hope you enjoy it, and i hope you have a great weekend. Stay tuned coming months i will be back on YouTube, 2025 will be the best photography year so far. Just feel it 👌🏻✌🏻 #photohide #roots #zoomnl #cameranu_nl #cameragear #squirrel #redsquirrel #Nature #wildlife #naturephotographer #wildlifephotographer #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonnl #wildlife_in_focus #wildlifephotography #natures_passions #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureking #forest #forestphotography #naturecolors #natuurinnederland #natuurfoto #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifespot #foresthideaway #fullframecamera Shot on Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens @nikonnl @nikoneurope @cameranu_nl @benrobenelux @roots_nl @reown.nl @vanjellis @drdehaan @xtorm.eu @visitotterlo
📷✌🏻 One of the photos from the foresthide, fantastic to be so close to nature without disturbing it. Hope everyone had a great weekend, take care 👍🏼 Note, check out the page of @reown.nl Ive you are searching for camera gear, Reown is a fantasti
📷✌🏻 One of the photos from the foresthide, fantastic to be so close to nature without disturbing it. Hope everyone had a great weekend, take care 👍🏼 Note, check out the page of @reown.nl Ive you are searching for camera gear, Reown is a fantastic webshop to find what you need. Great service and pricing. 📷🎬👌🏻 #photohide #roots #zoomnl #cameranu_nl #cameragear #squirrel #redsquirrel #Nature #wildlife #naturephotographer #wildlifephotographer #nikonphotography #nikon #nikonnl #wildlife_in_focus #wildlifephotography #natures_passions #naturephotography #naturelovers #natureking #forest #forestphotography #naturecolors #natuurinnederland #natuurfoto #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifespot #foresthideaway #fullframecamera Shot on Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens Iso 2500 1/100 f6.3 @cameranu_nl @nikonnl @vanjellis @drdehaan @roots_nl @nikoneurope @reown.nl @visitotterlo
📷🌳 What a relaxing morning i had last week, just simply amazing to hear and watch the deer in rut time. Nature at her best i think. When i look at this photo i hear the boars sound in my mind. You cannot not love this season, but to be honest all s
📷🌳 What a relaxing morning i had last week, just simply amazing to hear and watch the deer in rut time. Nature at her best i think. When i look at this photo i hear the boars sound in my mind. You cannot not love this season, but to be honest all seasons bring something special. But Autumn is with a lot of things simply the best. #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeaddicts #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlife_in_focus #zoomnl #cameranu_nl #cameragear #Nature #natures_passions #naturephoto #naturephotography #naturelovers #natuurlijk_nederland #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonnl #nikonz8 #roots #natuurbescherming #natuurbeheer #natuurparklelystad #natuurfotografie #natuurfoto #natuurinnederland #nationalpark #nationalgeographic #staatbosbeheer Shot on Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens Exif. Iso500 1/100. F6.3 Photowalk with @vanjellis @cameranu_nl @nikonnl @nikoneurope @nikonclubnederland
🦅📷 One more from my trip to Poland, still amazed when i check my photos from the Oder Delta, such a majestic sight. What a privilege to experience this with my own eyes. Next year will be a fantastic photo year too. Planning a winter trip to Norway
🦅📷 One more from my trip to Poland, still amazed when i check my photos from the Oder Delta, such a majestic sight. What a privilege to experience this with my own eyes. Next year will be a fantastic photo year too. Planning a winter trip to Norway (Dovrefjell) and some smaller photo trips are also planned and offcource i cant wait what the winter brings in the Netherlands. Anyway thank you all for following my photo journey, always a big motivation to read youre awesome comments again thank you so much. 📷🦅✌🏻 #poland #oderdeltasafaris #phototrip #phototravel #whitetailedeagle #eagles #bird #birdphotography #birdlovers #bird_vibrance #birdfreaks #birdsinwild #birdsinnature #roots #zoomnl #cameranu_nl #cameragear #naturephotography #nature #natures_passions #birdkingdom #birdking #naturelovers #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeaddicts #naturephoto #omsystem Phototrip with @vanjellis @cameranu_nl
🦅📷 Love the minimalistic look of this photo, Just a bit of sun coming into the frame which create a silhouet of this gorgeous White tailed eagle. Took this photo in the Oder Delta Poland, i would recommend everyone to visit this region and see this
🦅📷 Love the minimalistic look of this photo, Just a bit of sun coming into the frame which create a silhouet of this gorgeous White tailed eagle. Took this photo in the Oder Delta Poland, i would recommend everyone to visit this region and see this majestic birds themselfs, awesome experience. Nature is amazing and we need to take care of it ✌🏻 #omsystemnederland #omsystem #olympusbreakfree #birding #whitetaileagles #oderdelta #poland #natureinstagram #roots #zoomnl #cameranu_nl #cameraland #microfourthirdsphotography #naturephotographer #nationalpark #wildlifepage #wildlife_inspired #birdking #birdlovers #birdphotography #birds_briliance #birdinstagram #om1ii #mft #natuurfotograaf #wildlifeeurope #wildlifephotography #omsystemom1 #eagles #naturecolors Shot on OM-SYSTEM OM-1 mark II with the Olympus 300mm f4 pro lens @omsystem.cameras @olympusnederland @cameranu_nl @vanjellis @roots_nl @vroegevogels_bnnvara
🦎 Just a relaxing day, doing some semi macro photography with a longer telelens is always a lot of fun. Shot on the 📷 Nikon Z8 with the Nikon S 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens handheld. 🔥 #macronature #macromood #macrophotography #macroworld #macro_ki
🦎 Just a relaxing day, doing some semi macro photography with a longer telelens is always a lot of fun. Shot on the 📷 Nikon Z8 with the Nikon S 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens handheld. 🔥 #macronature #macromood #macrophotography #macroworld #macro_kings #reptiles #reptile #natureinstagram #naturephotographer #naturehub #zoomnl #cameranu_nl #natuurdichtbij #natuurfotografie_nl #naturelovers #naturecolors #macro_brilliance #nikonz8 #burgerzoo #telemacro #roots #reptilelover #wildlifepage #wildlife_photos #wildlife__perfection #nikon #nikonnederland #nikonnl #nikonphotography #nikoneurope Exif, ISO 800 1/80 f6.3 handheld. @nikonnl @nikoneurope @nikonclubnederland @nikonbelgium @cameranu_nl
🔥📷 Again a fantastic morning, Light was on fire. Simply a awesome way to start the weekend. 📷😍 Its always rewarding to stand up early for the golden hour Light, today was also the first day that i shoot with the Nikon Z8 and Nikon 180-600mm, gr
🔥📷 Again a fantastic morning, Light was on fire. Simply a awesome way to start the weekend. 📷😍 Its always rewarding to stand up early for the golden hour Light, today was also the first day that i shoot with the Nikon Z8 and Nikon 180-600mm, great first experience. #wildlifeperfection #wildnature #wildlife #wildbirds #wildlifelover #wildlifeaddicts #wildlifeconservation #naturephotographer #wildlifephotographer #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birdphotography #goldenhour #goldenlight #earlybird #earlymorning #birds #duck #cameraland_nl #zoomnl #natuurfotografie_nl #natuurliefhebber #natuur #natuurbeschermingnederland #natuurfotosnederland #amsterdamsewaterleidingduinen #nikon #nikonnl #nikonnederland #roots 📷 Shot on Nikon Z8 with the Nikon 180-600mm @nikonnl @nikoneurope @cameranu_nl @zoomnl
What a fantastic morning in nature, while i was searching for some wildlife a burst of sunlight breakthrough the clouds. At the same moment i saw this fellow deer standing. A really magic moment it was. Amazing moment for me, hope you also like the p Great start of the year with some photos from the hide, also having some amazing photo adventure's on the program this year. Cannot be more excited for the coming time. Hope for everyone that this year meets the expectations of yourself. Stay tuned a 📷🌳 Another one from a few weeks ago, sometimes when you look back on youre picture's youre remind yourself what a great year it was. Time fly's so fast that you simply forget all the amazing moments. Just wanna share this one with you all. #nikon 🐿 📷 Winter is almost arriving in the Netherlands, cant wait for some snow photos, but for now another one from the last weeks. Hope you enjoy it, and i hope you have a great weekend. Stay tuned coming months i will be back on YouTube, 2025 will be 📷✌🏻 One of the photos from the foresthide, fantastic to be so close to nature without disturbing it. Hope everyone had a great weekend, take care 👍🏼 Note, check out the page of @reown.nl Ive you are searching for camera gear, Reown is a fantasti 📷🌳 What a relaxing morning i had last week, just simply amazing to hear and watch the deer in rut time. Nature at her best i think. When i look at this photo i hear the boars sound in my mind. You cannot not love this season, but to be honest all s 🦅📷 One more from my trip to Poland, still amazed when i check my photos from the Oder Delta, such a majestic sight. What a privilege to experience this with my own eyes. Next year will be a fantastic photo year too. Planning a winter trip to Norway 🦅📷 Love the minimalistic look of this photo, Just a bit of sun coming into the frame which create a silhouet of this gorgeous White tailed eagle. Took this photo in the Oder Delta Poland, i would recommend everyone to visit this region and see this 🦎 Just a relaxing day, doing some semi macro photography with a longer telelens is always a lot of fun. Shot on the 📷 Nikon Z8 with the Nikon S 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR lens handheld. 🔥 #macronature #macromood #macrophotography #macroworld #macro_ki 🔥📷 Again a fantastic morning, Light was on fire. Simply a awesome way to start the weekend. 📷😍 Its always rewarding to stand up early for the golden hour Light, today was also the first day that i shoot with the Nikon Z8 and Nikon 180-600mm, gr