Exploring Amsterdam and Beyond

Hi, I’m Lily — an Amsterdam-based creative director, writer and photographer sharing curated travel guides and photo journals that highlight authentic, cultural experiences.

Focused on intentional travel, my city guides explore local perspectives and observations through my lens of curiosity and creativity. Follow along to get inspired, see the world, and welcome new discoveries — whether exploring near or far.

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Rolleiflex Challenge 12: Florida in Monochrome

In the last edition of my Rolleiflex Challenge, I captured Florida’s natural landscapes with black and white film. Reflecting on my analog journey, I captured over 500 images, deepening my connection to medium-format photography and the analog process.

Lily Heaton 1/23/25 Lily Heaton 1/23/25

Rolleiflex Challenge 11: An Autumn Trip To Paris Photo

For my November Rolleiflex Challenge, I took myself on an Artist Date to visit Paris Photo, the world's largest photography fair. I share insights on solo travel, creative exploration, and film photography in Paris along with how to play your own "Artist Dates" inspired by Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way.”

Lily Heaton 1/5/25 Lily Heaton 1/5/25

Rolleiflex Challenge 10: Fall Foliage in a Japanese Garden

Discover one of Europe's oldest Japanese gardens tucked away in The Hague's Clingendael Estate.

Lily Heaton 11/18/24 Lily Heaton 11/18/24

Holga Week 2024

View my photos from Holga Week 2024 — I captured autumn in Amsterdam scenes with a quirky plastic camera.

Lily Heaton 10/29/24 Lily Heaton 10/29/24

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 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 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.