Hi! I'm Yvette, photographer and educator, born in the Netherlands.

I wander and observe, with my (analogue) camera in hand, looking for quiet intersections where the living world around me meets my own presence.

Growing up in a small farming village, surrounded by fields and forests, I discovered early how a tree's bark, the rustle of leaves, the tiny movements of a snail, or lying on my back beneath a tree, could reveal that the world and I were made of the same thing. That sense of wonder has stayed with me, and though art was not part of my environment, I felt a deep urge to explore creativity. So at 18, I went to study art, giving myself the space to create and discover freedom within myself. An exploration that still continues to this day.

Later, I also pursued Waldorf education studies, which shaped my passion for pedagogy and nurturing creativity and curiosity in children.

My camera is a tool for being present: a way to notice that we are not separate from nature, but part of it. I photograph not to capture from afar, but to participate, to join in.

Beyond my visual work, I find joy in drawing, knitting, weaving and in movement, especially through contact improvisation. Practices that, like photography, bring me back to presence and connection.

Recently, I undertook a long-term solo bicycle journey across Asia, wild-camping and slowly moving through unfamiliar landscapes. The journey continues to unfold in my mind and work, and inspires me to keep exploring unknown places, traveling overland.

Alongside photography, I am deeply passionate about education. My years as a teacher at a Waldorf school deepened my belief in creativity, play, and nurturing children’s natural curiosity. My drive to engage with and inspire children remains strong. I continue to explore how my work as a photographer and traveler can intersect with education in meaningful ways.

If you feel a connection with my work, you're welcome to reach out.