Driven by a deep belief in the power of storytelling to confront injustice and drive change, I bring the perspective of a photojournalist together with the strategic mindset of a communications professional. With two decades of experience across journalism, advocacy, and creative campaigning, I work at the intersection of visual storytelling and human rights — translating complex issues into compelling narratives that inform, move, and mobilise.
As a photojournalist, I focus on what tends to stay out of sight to expose injustice about social and environmental justice issues. I have published three books about people fighting to survive.
Over the past twenty years, I have produced human interest stories on topics such as the sexual exploitation of girls, human trafficking, and the impact of climate change on Indigenous communities. My work has been published in amongst others De Groene Amsterdammer, Vrij Nederland, Het Parool, Trouw, National Geographic Traveler, and OneWorld, and is represented by Hollandse Hoogte/ANP.
In addition, I am an energetic, experienced, and maverick human rights and communications professional, specialized in developing international multimedia campaigns, documentaries, journalistic productions, and public affairs strategies.
I aim to turn complex issues of injustice and inequality into compelling narratives that inspire action, while helping organisations position themselves as credible, impact-driven partners to governments, donors, and other stakeholders.
Earlier in my career, I worked in the international advertising industry, where I developed award-winning creative campaigns for leading global brands. This background sharpened my strategic mindset and visual storytelling skills — tools I now apply to amplify voices that often go unheard.
Awards and honors: Golden Freelancer Award (Amsterdam), ADCN Bronze Lamp (Amsterdam), Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice (Mumbai), Golden Lion (Cannes), Black Pencil (New York), and ADCN Grand Prix (Amsterdam).
So yes, I’m available for new projects. If you’re interested, feel free to drop me a line below — I’d love to hear from you.
