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, stories of slow travel and personal photo journals that highlight people, places, and perspectives through my lens of creative curiosity.
Looking for creative inspiration or tips for exploring a new destination?
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Holga Week 2024
View my photos from Holga Week 2024 — I captured autumn in Amsterdam scenes with a quirky plastic camera.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.