Colour transparencies from fashion shows in Paris in the 70s and 80s; returned to photographer  by editors or art directors or lithographers after reproduction in fashion and lifestyle magazines

Vintage fashion

Japan's society, it's culture, have been a source of inspiration to me over the years. It's traditions, ultra-modern design capacity and perfectionism in theatre, fashion, typography etc. offer me a plethora of subjects to document or interpret. I hope you will find the images in this collection reflect this. 

Japan

Scanned from original 1983 Polaroids (SX70). Photographed during a stay in the South Pacific and S.E.Asia.  C-prints, signed and numbered (verso). Print size includes white border. 

Polaroids 

The Beemster Polder, just north of Amsterdam, is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Since it's creation, early 17th century, not very much changed here. I have photographed it's beauty, through all seasons, countless times. Many more strong images in stock.

Polder

This spring (2013) I gave myself an assignment. Shoot a series of still lifes unlike anything else I'd done before, in my studio, using just any materials 'lying around'. 
I found myself setting up compositions with bottle(s), gelatine filters, a small variety of background papers, foil and the occasional mirror - no more, no less. Just using available daylight. I worked irregularly on this series for over three mnonths. The exercise proved quite 'therapeutic'; a welcome change from the location photography I do a lot, at home and abroad.
New series at the studio with a new theme in the making !
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