Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond
Hi, I’m Lily — an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer, and photographer sharing stories of my adventures near and far.
Here, you’ll find curated travel guides and photo journals that highlight people, places, and perspectives through my lens of creative curiosity.
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My Favorite Photography Backpack
I partnered with Urth on a campaign for their Arkose Camera Backpack.
Rolleiflex Challenge 3: Spring magnolias, hope and new beginnings
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.
Rolleiflex Challenge 2: Exploring Florida's Big Cypress Swamp
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot medium-format film on my Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share the story of my experience, inspiration, and images, plus a 120mm photography self-assessment. In this edition, I explored the unique nature of Big Cypress Swamp in Florida’s Everglades. And yes, there were plenty of alligators!
Rolleiflex Challenge 1: Southern Swamp Lilies
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme to shoot medium-format film on my Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share the story of my experience, inspiration, and images, plus a 120mm photography self-assessment. This edition features botanical photography and explores using expired film in different natural light situations.
Get To Know The Rolleiflex 2.8F
A brief history of the Rolleiflex 2.8F and more information about this iconic medium format camera.
Analog Series: Discovering A Mystery Disposable Camera
A love letter to disposable cameras, the magic of analog photography, and the unexpected ways our loved ones stay with us through the images we create.
Introducing My 12 Month Rolleiflex Photography Challenge
Introducing my 12-month Rolleiflex Challenge! In this photography series, I will shoot at least one roll of medium-format (120mm) film per month in an effort to inspire artistic growth.
Rolleiflex Series: Winter Forest Walk in the Dunes
Take a day trip from Amsterdam to visit the nature reserve at Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen and enjoy an afternoon of forest bathing and photography in the Dutch dunes.