Sylvia Blaauw

Every picture tells a story, they speak for themselves.

Being creative is a wonderful way for me to express myself.
I like to take road trips and travel, and I love to listen to music.
Creativity has always been part of my life. It helps to process the impressions from daily life.
Introduced to old-school photography at the age of 13. Equipped with my first SLR Camera ( Minolta XG1). Inspired by Ansel Adams, black and white photography and a little makeshift photo lab in the bathroom, developing film and enlarging prints.

With a degree in Graphic Design, I started to work in the professional industry in Frankfurt, Germany, as a photo-lab technician and in pre-press. The field was widely spread on the commercial sector. Large photo printing, displays for trade shows, light displays, press photos, product photography, screen-printing film, film development process. Over time, I refined my skills in digital imaging and printing, moving forward with technology.

I have had my lens on the following photographic genres:
Architectural, Nature (Landscape, Flora, Urban Landscapes)
Life (Photojournalism, Documentary, Travel, Street Photography, Still Life),
Stage and Set (Live Music Performance)
Commercial (Public Relations, Product Photography, Still Life)