MAUD

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AMSTERDAM PHOTOGRAPHER & MIXED MEDIA ARTIST


IN SHORT

Photography rooted in presence.

Informed by a background in psychology and anthropology, my work revolves around intimacy, connection, and the small details that make something feel real.

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PHILOSOPHY

When I began photography, everyone told me to find a niche. Instead, I found an approach.

For me, photography is about presence — about being fully attuned to the people and places in front of me. Only by being present can I capture a moment as it truly is: its energy, its rhythm, even the texture of the air.

That same approach runs through all of my work — whether I’m photographing a concert, a company event, a portrait session, or a birth. The context changes, but the attention stays the same: quiet observation, real emotion, and an honest sense of atmosphere.