Over the last 25 years I have captured meaningful stories (text & photography) for NGO’s and famous travel-, interior-, life style- and spiritual magazines. I have visited more then 35 countries - from Iceland, India, South Sudan, Niger to Colombia - and was fortunate to participate in many (international) retreats at the most beautiful locations worldwide.

 

I am a photographer, journalist, visual artist, holistic art teacher, charity media agent, study advisor and buddhist based in Amsterdam. And I am the lucky mother of three daughters: Iris, Juna and Lima who sheer up my house with our sweet dog Zoë.

 

Some people call me 'Mother with a Mission’, since I like to spread awareness via my work as a storyteller. Within my daily life I try to live in a mindful way from a Buddhist perspective. Yoga, sculpturing and golf are my ultimate mindful practices.

 

There is no way to Happiness,

Happiness is the way!

 

CHARITY MEDIA AGENT & STORY TELLER

By nature I am a connector, a matchmaker and a storyteller with the skills to find a unique angle to turn stories into actual publications. In my role as PR/Media Agent I connect NGO’s and idealistic organizations to media contacts, ensuring branding and publications within a variety of magazines. As a matchmaker I bring people and companies together whenever I feel a synergy could emerge.

 

I studied Psychology and graduated in Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam, was trained to become editor-in-chief and worked for years as the coördinator for a Dutch Interior Magazine. In 1997 I decided to switch careers to photography and journalism, hoping to do more meaningful work this way. At the Foto Academie in Amsterdam and at University of the Arts, London I specialized in social-, travel- and lifestyle photography and was inspired by the work of Henri Cartier Bresson and Dorothea Lange. I was educated in analog photography, learned how to work with many different (technical) camera’s, including dark room photo development.

 

HOLISTIC ART TEACHER & STUDY ADVISOR

In 2022 I graduated as a Holistic Art Teacher for children. In my drawing and painting lessons I love to share my meditation & mindfulness experiences. Since 2023 I work as a Kieswijs study-advisor for upcoming students in the Netherlands, region Amsterdam.

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I like to help other people, with a focus on children, since they are our future. With my work I hope to contribute to a better, healthier and more loving world.

 

VISUAL ARTIST & MINDFUL LIVING ART

After many years of travel, whilst visiting spiritual retreats and meaningful projects, I filled my archive with so many beautiful pictures. I thought it would be great if more people could enjoy them. I selected photos which radiate an atmosphere of peace and tranquility for the ultimate meditation environment and created the Mindful Living Art Collection.

 

Over the last years I have added many enchanting photos of all meaningful projects and created unique pieces of art.