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.

Follow along to get inspired, explore with me, and welcome new discoveries — whether traveling 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.

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.”

Analog Series: Lomography Memories in Paris

Musings of life abroad—Reviewing my film archives, revisiting a solo trip to Paris, and tapping into feelings of nostalgia with Lomography photography.