Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

Hi, I’m Lily, an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer and photographer. I believe in traveling with intention and exploring through the lens of curiosity and creativity.

Get inspired, see the world with me while welcoming new discoveries — whether exploring near or far.
I share curated guides, personal stories, and photo journals that highlight authentic, local experiences.

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Rolleiflex Challenge 9: Shooting Ektar 100 In Spain

Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my vintage Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.

Lily Heaton 10/21/24 Lily Heaton 10/21/24

Join My Amsterdam Film Photography Workshops

Introducing Amsterdam Film Photography Workshops hosted by Lily Wanderlust. Join an immersive, hands-on session designed to help you slow down, explore the city with fresh eyes, and reconnect with the joy of analog photography.

Lily Heaton 9/30/24 Lily Heaton 9/30/24

Rolleiflex Challenge 8: Amsterdam Street Photography

Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my vintage Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.

Lily Heaton 9/23/24 Lily Heaton 9/23/24

Rolleiflex Challenge 7: Reflective Self-Portraits Inspired By Vivian Maier

Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my vintage Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.

Lily Heaton 8/27/24 Lily Heaton 8/27/24

Join Me On YouTube for Analog Adventures

Join me on YouTube (Lily Wanderlust) for analog adventures, photography tips, and photowalks in Amsterdam and beyond. Learn how to capture your own travel stories on film.

Lily Heaton 8/22/24 Lily Heaton 8/22/24

Yellow Bike Art Series Part II: Creating with Artist Sijben Rosa

My yellow bike is part of an art installation in Amsterdam West. Part two of the story features artist Sijben Rosa. Discover how an unexpected creative connection and spontaneous idea turned into a memorable community art project in Amsterdam West.

Lily Heaton 8/17/24 Lily Heaton 8/17/24

Yellow Bike Art Series Part I: Creating with Flowers and 120 Film

Discover a personal film photography project I created to say, 'goodbye' to my iconic yellow bike, a sentimental symbol of my Amsterdam life for 13 years.

Lily Heaton 7/31/24 Lily Heaton 7/31/24

Camera Swap: Rolleiflex vs. Hasselblad

Two friends, two classic medium format cameras, one camera swap on a rainy day in Vondelpark. In this camera swap, I compare the Rolleiflex versus the Hasselblad.