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Let it snow!
Living here in the Netherlands has introduced me to a new culture, new language, and well, new temperatures. Coming...
Read moreThis is London
I spent a weekend in London the other day and was fascinated by the bustling ambiance this city possesses. From Buckingham Palace to...
Read moreKim and Josh
Josh and Kim are two fun people to hang with and so when I found out they wanted a...
Read moreXiomara
Xiomara is one cute little girl and these photos are proof. She was so graceful during her photoshoot with...
Read moreHilde Heesakkers
Another great photoshoot this week! Hilde looks amazing and compared to her photoshoot a few years back, this is...
Read moreA Glimpse of China
I finally reached Beijing, the last stop on my Trans-Siberian trip which included Russia and Mongolia. Beijing is an...
Read moreSuus, Just, and Tess
These are some of the cutest kids of I’ve seen. It was my first time photographing kids together and...
Read moreElle, Martijn and Peter
This was a fun shoot involving two brothers and a sister. Elle, Martijn, Peter and I decided to jump...
Read moreEva Laurenssen
Eva is going to be a star. She was fun to work with and was definitely a great model...
Read moreCarmen and Wesley
Carmen and Wesley were meant for each other. Every time they locked eyes, it was obvious they are in...
Read moreAcross Mongolian Plains
Mongolia is one of a kind. With its smooth open fields and vast dry deserts that seem to go...
Read moreDaniel, Yania, and Ayla
I had the pleasure to photograph a beautiful family at the Amstel Park in Amsterdam. Daniel was born and raised...
Read moreRussia by train
Russia has an interesting mix of miserable/disgruntled adults and somewhat friendly non-English speaking youth. Actually nobody speaks English for...
Read moreNiels Dijkhoff
Niels was a natural during the photoshoot so it wasn’t hard to get some great shots. It’s not always...
Read moreYvonne van den Berg
This photoshoot with Yvonne involved some fun candid moments as well as interesting poses. It’s great to improvise with...
Read moreGiel van de Leest
Great lighting and color made this shoot come out better than I had hoped. It also helped to have...
Read moreErin + Christopher
This was a fun wedding. Not only did I get to shoot in NYC, but I also got to...
Read moreStephanie van den Berg
Stephanie’s eyes say it all and it was not hard to get her to connect with the camera. She...
Read moreErin + Christopher Engagement
This has to be my favorite engagement shoot to date. I mean you have the Brooklyn Bridge, the NYC...
Read moreYvonne and Ton
Ton and Yvonne are very affectionate towards each other and the photos really emphasize on that. I wanted to...
Read moreTon van Kleef
Ton was great to work with. We had a good time finding places to shoot and when we found...
Read moreYvonne Heesakkers
Yvonne’s photoshoot was short but fun. Her smile takes the shot and I was able to get her to...
Read moreRianne + Eric
Wow…so where do I start? This wedding was beautiful from beginning to end. I had the privilege to photograph Rianne and...
Read moreMatthias VandeWater
I decided to do this shoot close to where I live in Holland and I found that normal everyday locations...
Read moreRianne + Eric Engagement
Amsterdam is a great city with so much character. The countless canals and bridges, the cobblestone streets, and the...
Read moreCroatia
Croatia is one amazing country. I was impressed by its cleanliness, friendly people, and pristine nature. There is plenty...
Read moreLotte Broeren
I really enjoyed how these came out. The lighting was just right on a beautiful afternoon in the south...
Read moreJetty van de Leest
Jetty was fun and easy to work with. We took a stroll through an old castle in Holland and...
Read moreReal Estate photography
Here are just a few samples of photos I took while working for PlanOmatic. My job consisted of photographing...
Read moreLindsay + Kevin
This has to be the one of the most fun and unique weddings I’ve shot yet. With Kevin being...
Read moreDiana + Bryan
This was a pretty wedding that began at the beautiful Plymouth Congregational church in Coconut Grove, FL. The old...
Read moreIt’s a Small World…after all.
Sorry for the title of this post. It’s the best that I could come up with but if you...
Read moreLindsea + Travis Engagement
This was a fun shoot in South Beach. I have known Travis for many years and knowing his sense...
Read moreCuba in a Day
I made it to Cuba. If you’re an American, don’t ask me how…because I would have to kill you...
Read moreRoadtrip through U.S. National Parks
Ok so I decided to go back out to the national parks out in the West this September…I couldn’t...
Read moreAMI Kids W.I.N.G.S.
AMI Kids W.I.N.G.S. (Women In Need of Greater Strength) South Florida is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a...
Read moreDeep in Costa Rica
There is no wonder why Costa Rica is so green and full of biodiversity. It contains one of the...
Read moreEcuador
Ecuador has very much significance to me. It’s where my parents were born and raised and it’s where my...
Read moreEmbera Drua tribe of Panama
When I studied up on the Embera Drua indigenous people of Panama, I was eager to meet them in person. So...
Read moreNext stop…Mexico
What do you get when you have colorful buildings in Cancun, ancient Mayan pyramids deep in the jungle, unique...
Read moreParadise in Moorea
That’s right…you wish you were here. And most of us only dream of ever getting to travel this far....
Read moreSpain
In Spain, it doesn’t matter where you start as long as you get around and see it all. Driving...
Read morePortugal
It’s true what people say about Portugal. It really is that beautiful. If you love architecture, amazing beaches, and...
Read moreVietnam
Vietnam was a special place to visit for me because of its significance to American history. I visited the...
Read moreMorocco
I traveled on my own through Morocco by train and bus for ten days to see where I would...
Read moreRiots in Kathmandu
During my ten-day stay in Kathmandu in Nepal I witnessed a riot that broke out due to an increase...
Read moreIn Touch with Nepal
After staying in India for a month I decided to explore Nepal for ten days. I flew from Varanasi...
Read moreWinter in Romania
If I had known it was extremely cold in Romania in the winter, I probably would have opted to...
Read moreScandinavia at a Glance
The following photos were taken in Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark in a one week time span while...
Read moreThe Netherlands
The Netherlands (better known as Holland) is a great country with so much to offer. Though the country is...
Read moreBelgium
Though Belgium is a relatively small country, there is a great deal to see and experience. Belgium has its...
Read moreEnchanting Ireland
I have always wanted to go to Ireland, and I really never knew why. I just knew that it...
Read moreWonders of Egypt
I decided to do a fun two week trip with my brother Miguel out to Egypt and Jordan to...
Read moreThrough the deserts of Jordan
After visiting Egypt for one week, my brother and I crossed over the Red Sea by boat over to...
Read moreMagical Greece
Blue and white. Those are the colors of the Greek flag and it is clear why those colors were...
Read moreMy Windjammer Days
When I left Orlando in 2004 to join the Windjammer Barefoot Cruises fleet in the Caribbean as a photographer,...
Read moreItaly
My first stop in Italy was in Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus. I decided that I wanted to visit Venice, Florence,...
Read morePoland
Wroclaw in the winter was beautiful. The river adjacent to the Ostrow Tumski (Cathedral Island) was partly frozen and...
Read moreTurkey
On one of my trips, I was traveling down from Bulgaria by train on my way to Istanbul. It would...
Read moreA Taste of the Caribbean
Ah…the Caribbean. Where there are no worries and the sun is always out. It really is, except when it’s...
Read moreSmile of a Dolphin
Dolphins are loved by many and there’s a reason. They have been portrayed by the media as loveable, always...
Read moreIn and Out
Architectural and Interior photography is all about composition and lighting. Getting the right angle, using external flashes combined with...
Read moreU.S. National Parks
The National Parks of the U.S. are probably one of my favorite destinations. I spent one whole month alone...
Read moreColors of India
After returning back from a well anticipated one-month trip to India, I realized what an impact this country had...
Read moreUnder the Sea
Don’t worry I’m not going to sing the song. But you sang it in your head, didn’t you? Now...
Read moreJoAnn + Joe
Having JoAnn stomping on Joe and the groomsmen pretty much summed it all up. I’m kidding. She is anything...
Read moreRob van den Berg
You wouldn’t tell by these photos, but Rob is actually quite comical…you should see the outtakes. He has a care-free...
Read moreEugene Yim
Eugene was not shy in front of the camera. In fact, he was so comfortable that he even decided...
Read moreCat Shell
One of a kind…she’s got the looks, the personality, and an awesome voice. Yes, she is Cat Shell. Think...
Read moreLifeguard off duty
I was out very early one morning on South Beach walking along the shore and noticed that there were...
Read moreCyntia + Pancho
Cyntia and Pancho are a fun couple letting loose even on their wedding day. They told me from the...
Read moreCristina + Albert
Cristina and Albert exchanged vows right on the beach. Why not when you live in Miami? I think everyone...
Read moreJoelle + Denton
Joelle and Denton met on a cruise ship a year before they got married so it would make sense...
Read morePortraits of India
Sometimes you meet someone that leaves a lasting impression on you. They’ve either taught you something you didn’t know,...
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