WILLEM STEENIS 18 March 1965 I have been photographing since my early years. Through my work with the Dutch Defence forces in the 1990s, I became increasingly involved in professional, field-related photography. In the beginning of the nineties, I worked with one of the first Nikon digital cameras. A major change! No more film rolls, and the digital (r)evolution began. As early as 1997, I was already working with a Minolta Dimage V, complete with an extra battery pack on my belt. During my studies, I worked extensively with satellite photography and photogrammetry as part of my master’s degree at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. However, despite all this theory, constant practice and experimentation remain the core of creating strong and compelling photographs. As an entrepreneur, I provide consultancy services in the field of information management and ICT. Photography is also a service I offer—one I should devote more time to. Professionally, I mainly photograph (corporate) events, weddings, concerts, and festivals. My favourite genres are travel photography, concert photography, street photography, and sports photography. In my work, I aim to create a strong, narrative style, often characterized by beautiful light and attention to detail—images that capture emotion and atmosphere in a lasting way. I also believe it is important to deliver authentic work, with as little post-processing as possible. This demands a great deal of creativity, composition, and insight, but it also brings a sense of calm. You must take your time for a photograph. I shoot with Leica; the distinctive look, rock-solid build quality, and the signature of the images were decisive for me. Photography is a continuous learning process. You must keep responding to situations, technologies, and trends. That is why I enjoy attending workshops at CCC and FotoUnie—to gain new experience every time. Always enjoyable, and you learn a lot from one another. Website: www.willemsteenis.nl