Focus and framed photography

Photographing Leela James live at Melkweg was one of those evenings where everything simply clicked . There was no photo pit that night, but I arrived early and managed to secure a spot right up against the stage, slightly left of center. Normally, younger audiences tend to press tightly toward the barricade to get as close as possible. Leela James’ crowd, however, was refreshingly mixed. The front row was filled mostly with fans aged between 30 and 60, and they gave each o

Some nights remind you exactly why you love concert photography — and shooting Luvcat at Melkweg was definitely one of them. The evening started perfectly: there was a photo pit.

The room was packed. On Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the Melkweg Max in Amsterdam, Isabel LaRosa took the stage for her Psychopomp Tour and delivered a live experience that was both gritty and luminous.

When RIMON stepped on stage, everything changed.The lights, the sound, the atmosphere — it all came alive in an instant.

There are nights in the photo pit where adrenaline takes over and every frame feels like striking gold in midair. Jessie Reyez at...

Some voices stay with you long after the music fades. Noha Sare’s is one of them, an emotional voice that doesn’t just carry melodies but...

Amsterdam’s Melkweg has always been a place where new sounds meet eager ears, and on this particular evening, it was Dylisa who took the...

Photographing Mary J. Blige at North Sea Jazz was unforgettable, and not just because of her legendary status.

Tuesday June 3, Dua Lipa set the Ziggo Dome ablaze with a spectacular performance that will echo in Amsterdam's memory for a long time....

Seeing Tate McRae live was something I had been looking forward to for a while — and it turned out to be one of the most visually and...

Bevrijdingspop Haarlem 2025 delivered everything a music lover and photographer could wish for: an electric atmosphere, record-breaking crowds, and non-stop sunshine.

Saturday March 22 was one for the books. I had the incredible opportunity to photograph Skunk Anansie at AFAS Live in Amsterdam — a venue...

Photo's of the performance of Noha Sare in Melkweg Amsterdam.

On Saturday, February 15, 2025, I had the privilege of photographing the high-energy performance of Dutch rapper Mensa at Tolhuistuin....

Jamilah Barry performing at Paradiso Amsterdam. Jamilah Barry’s presence wasn’t just about the music; it was about the connection.

On Saturday, January 18th, I kicked off the year with my first concert photography shoot: The Mocks at Nieuwe Anita in Amsterdam. While...

Glennis Grace’s breathtaking Whitney Houston Tribute. The setlist was a heartfelt journey through Whitney Houston’s legendary discography.

Last weekend, Paradiso Amsterdam was the place to be as Dutch pop sensation Davina Michelle took the stage, captivating a fully packed...

Amsterdam Fashion Week 2024 was a spectacular showcase of fashion, art, and cultural fusion, and one of the highlights this season was...

Last July, I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the legendary Sister Sledge at the iconic Paradiso in Amsterdam. From the moment...