Gallery | MELTING POT Stories

19 sep 2018

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Wedding weekend part I

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OK, de titel is nog hartstikke in het soort van Engels, maar deze fotograaf gaat toch echt omturnen (gaan we weer) naar Nederlands. Ik weet dat het helemaal geen goed idee is en ontzettend egoïstisch, maar ik kan niet anders. En dan volgt uiteraard de vraag; waarom?
Nederlands is mijn moerstaal. Ondanks dat mijn ‘How are You’ steeds beter wordt en mijn but niet meer wordt uitgesproken alsof het over je achterste gaat, kan ik in deze taal toch niet alles kwijt wat ik in ons eigen taaltje wel kan.

Maar goed, daar gaat dit helemaal niet over. Dit gaat meer over het feit dat het trouwseizoen keihard van stapel loopt. En hoewel jullie daar niets van merken, omdat ik gigantisch achterloop met het bijhouden van mijn website. Het is ook allemaal in de omgekeerde volgorde, omdat dit huwelijk de meest recente is die ik heb geschoten en nu toch als eerste online komt. Maar judge mij niet, deze staat nu op mijn laptop en moet nu gewoon online.
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04 aug 2018

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She is carrying a soul within her

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Deze sunset was er echt eentje voor in de boeken. Dat licht was bijna niet te doen, als een vuur! En dan twee mensen samen (eigenlijk drie), die na een ietwat onwennig minuutje eigenlijk wel heel lekker vonden om juist te genieten van dit moment samen. Zo ontzettend bijzonder om dit vast te mogen leggen, want over een paar weken kunnen ze zich geen leven meer voorstellen zonder een klein mooi mensje erbij…

06 mei 2018

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Signed, sealed and delivered

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Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party’.
– Robin Williams

Deze dag begon heel lekker Hollands met af en toe een regendrupje. Maar juist daar wanneer de zon moest gaan schijnen deed zij haar uiterste best. Wat was dit een heerlijk lente huwelijk!

18 apr 2018

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The Amsterdam Flower School

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The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.

– Wirthlin

Location: Kweekcafé of Haarlemmer Kweektuin, Haarlem
Floral Course: Amsterdam Flower School
Flowers: Bloemenatelier Klavertje Vijf, Haarlem
Teacher: Paul Wijkmeijer of Bloemenatelier Klavertje Vijf

01 apr 2018

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Into the woods

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Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.

Wat een middag was dit! Ik weet niet waardoor het kwam. Was het de omgeving, het surprisingly lekkere, zonnige, daardoor heel erg aangename warme zondagmiddag of gewoon echt die hele fijne familie die ik op de kiek mocht zetten? Misschien de mix van al deze fijne dingen?
Dat de familie leuk en bijzonder knap is, staat als een paal boven water. Acht volwassenen en zes kinderen én twee op komst.

Kijk en geniet. Deed ik in ieder geval wel tijdens het fotograferen. Enórm.

28 mrt 2018

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A day in the studio with…

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… Natasha!

This beautiful soul and founder of the best of the best yoga, movement and lifestyle studio, Studio 191. She’s a creative business woman, yoga teacher and writer.

The vision behind the studio:

We believe that
moving your body
should be fun.
That being here
in your free time
should lead to new encounters
and
inspiring conversations
That community brings
great vibes – as well as
unexpected support
during shit times.

What else could I wish for? Makes sports more fun and connected so many worlds.
And I had the honor to capture her and her work. It will be published in magazines and blogs. Results of that you can find on my Instagram.

With love,
Paulien

07 mrt 2018

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Family reunion

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Family.
like branches on a tree,
we all grow in different
directions yet our roots remain as one.

On a very, very special day (for me) i had the chance to capture two gorgeous sisters and our next generation, their children.
And yes, it was 17 November 2017. A memorable sunny day in the Oosterpark, Amsterdam.

06 mrt 2018

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Greens and engagements

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‘Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries.
Without them, humanity cannot survive.’

– Tenzin Gyatso

11 sep 2017

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Capturing the last days of summer with this family

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‘Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now. Don’t wait for something outside of yourself to make you happy in the future. Think how really precious is the time you have to spend, whether it’s at work or with your family. Every minute should be enjoyed and savored.’

I’ve enjoyed this family photoshoot at the beautiful glowy, greenish heath.

17 jul 2017

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Something with skûtsjes and a lot of love

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It’s a dream to shoot a wedding like this. The venue only was reachable by boat and was packed with flowers and the prettiest details, somewhere in Frylân. The wedding couple feels like friends I knew for years and their family and friends were really really friendly and pretty.
Till the ceremony we had a lot of rain, but from the moment the guests arrive there was sun and it was getting hot out there. We were surrounded by beautiful pretty skûtsjes, a lot of (green) happiness and so much love.
I was walking around the quiet wedding venue in the morning and after a great pre wedding dinner we had the night before I feel so humbled. I realized I feel so special to be part of such an important day and capture this once in a lifetime moment for the wedding couple. At the same time I always feel a high pressure, a huge responsibility. But those feelings working well together.
Love it forever.

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