Exciting news: I contributed as co-author and photographer to the brand-new Creative Nature Photography Handbook!
Why creativity?
Not too long ago, this question didn’t even exist. Creativity was essential for survival: the difference between escaping a saber-toothed tiger or becoming its dinner. We humans have no wings, can’t run very fast, and our teeth and claws aren’t much to brag about. Instead, we rely on our inventive brain – the same brain that turned a spark into fire, and something round into a wheel.
That’s how the chapter “Why Creativity?” begins. It sets the tone for a book filled with fresh perspectives and imagination.
Personal highlights
I’ve contributed to books before, but this one feels extra special. It touches on many of my personal passions: creativity, authenticity, finding your own style and vision, and using photography to convey emotions.
Even more meaningful for me is how my “previous life” as a Creative Therapist and my current path as a nature photographer and writer come together in these pages.
Packed with inspiration
With 324 pages, this handbook is an absolute inspiration bomb. It covers everything relevant for photographers who want to explore creativity. From the use of color and concept-driven photography to rediscovering childlike wonder and photographing in flow. All richly illustrated with hundreds of creative images from the contributing authors.
Creative techniques & ideas
Inside, you’ll find detailed insights and hands-on inspiration about techniques such as:
- The Adamski effect
- The Orton effect
- Storytelling with photography
- Multiple exposure
- Pointillism
- High key & low key
- Playing with shutter speed
- Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)
- Pep Ventosa
- Panning
- Post-processing
- Using bokeh
- Vintage lenses
- Drone photography
In short: pretty much everything your creative mind can imagine.
Want to spark your creativity and explore new ways of seeing? You can order the Creative Nature Photography Handbook here:
Creative Nature Photography Handbook – webshop.natuurfotografie.nl
Many thanks to my fellow authors:
- Jolanda Vlastuin
- Sonja Bohte
- Marijn Heuts
- Jowan Iven
- Bob Luijks
- Rob Blanken
- Theo Bosboom
- Marko Hoops
- Wim Vooijs
- Daan Schoonhoven
In the mood for more creative photography? Enjoy a handful of my abstract expressions here.
Hi, a friend of mine just sent me the info for your book. I’m a nature photographer who is always looking to learn more and deepen into my photography practice. I’m trying to order your book and none of the links are working. I just keep going in a circle.
Is there a direct link that you could send me?
Is this book written in English?
Thanks so much for your time.
NanLeah
Hi NanLeah,
No the book isnt written in English, its a Dutch book.
The link should work now, but this is the direct link https://webshop.natuurfotografie.nl/product/handboek-creatieve-natuurfotografie/?utm_source=auteur&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=po-hb-&fbclid=IwY2xjawNKSTlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB4ZVdTbFIwaGtsamNKUE16AR4H-yvWPhQoGXn4haWt1wOArwemhGR_f8xgBseJbz41IKsHakjBYQwIulHr3w_aem_sOTSXhwNOas9ByxFzzL28g
Kindly,
Roeselien