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.

Looking for inspiration? You’re in the right place. Slow down and stay a while…

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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.

Lily Heaton 1/26/24 Lily Heaton 1/26/24

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.

Lily Heaton 1/21/24 Lily Heaton 1/21/24

New Year, New Creative Goals

Sharing personal creative goals and the story behind why 2024 will be the year I finally put my photography first.

Lily Heaton 10/27/23 Lily Heaton 10/27/23

Analog Series: The Story Behind My Antique Rolleiflex

Outtakes from my first roll shot on my recently restored Rolleiflex 2.8F and the unique story of this treasured family heirloom.

Lily Heaton 9/18/23 Lily Heaton 9/18/23

Analog Series: Lomography Memories in Paris

Musings of life abroad—Reviewing my film archives, revisiting a solo trip to Paris, and tapping into feelings of nostalgia with Lomography photography.

Lily Heaton 9/12/23 Lily Heaton 9/12/23

Film Photo Journal: Summer in Zurich with Canon AE-1

Explore summer in Zurich through 35mm film photography. This travel photo journal features golden hour cityscapes, Lake Zurich, and pastel architecture—shot on Canon AE-1 with Fujicolor 200 film.