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 people, places and perspectives — through my own lens of creative curiosity.
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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.
Explore a Secret Garden in Amsterdam: Rolleiflex Film Photography
I cycled to Amsterdam Noord with my Rolleiflex to shoot 120 film in a garden full of wildflowers and butterflies.
Rolleiflex Challenge 6: Creative Adaptation
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 5: Amsterdam Analog Photowalk
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 4: Creative Connections
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.
My Favorite Photography Backpack
I partnered with Urth on a campaign for their Arkose Camera Backpack.
Rolleiflex Challenge 3: Spring magnolias, hope and new beginnings
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot a roll of medium-format film with my Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share my inspiration and the story behind the images.
Rolleiflex Challenge 2: Exploring Florida's Big Cypress Swamp
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme and shoot medium-format film on my Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share the story of my experience, inspiration, and images, plus a 120mm photography self-assessment. In this edition, I explored the unique nature of Big Cypress Swamp in Florida’s Everglades. And yes, there were plenty of alligators!
Rolleiflex Challenge 1: Southern Swamp Lilies
Welcome to my year-long Rolleiflex Challenge! Every month, I follow a different theme to shoot medium-format film on my Rolleiflex 2.8F. Then, I share the story of my experience, inspiration, and images, plus a 120mm photography self-assessment. This edition features botanical photography and explores using expired film in different natural light situations.