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a neon sign saying "I want to get shit done so piss off"

How clear is your vision?

This month I reflect on clarity, the birth of 33punt, and why integrated creativity isn’t a luxury but a necessity. If you want to know what we’re building, and why it matters, this one’s for you.
Comparison of a real photograph and its AI-generated version based on a description.

Photography in the Age of AI (2025): Lessons From 25 Weeks of Experimentation

Over 25 weeks, I tested whether AI can match the emotion and imperfection of human photography. The results? AI is fast and functional but still sterile. Here’s what this experiment reveals about the future of photography in the age of AI.
the daylight studio in Amersfoort during early construction

Building a daylight studio

This one is for my Amersfoort folks. It goes Tjommies, OostWest 1, OostWest City, Van Zanten, OostWest, Van Zanten, OW, VZ, OW, VZ, Tjommies, OW, VZ, OW, VZ, OW, VZ
Covering

Covering

Walking every street of my hometown, Amersfoort, while photographing every nook and cranny. Documenting the things I see along the way.
a hand holding the railing of a boat with a tropical island in the background

It's all out there, right now

A good beach has white sand, they tell you. Preferably as finely grained as possible. Like a powder that's sprinkled on the edges of the land. The frosting on the cake, if you will.
The glorious, life-invigorating act of walking

The glorious, life-invigorating act of walking

When I first landed on Craig Mod's website and read he describes himself as a 'writer, photographer, and walker,' I was a little confused. What the hell does it mean to 'be a walker'?
A phone booth in Greece, photographed with my CC film simulation recipe

My six favorite Fujifilm film simulation recipes

I think we can all agree that Fujifilm's film simulations are amazing. That's why I have created six film simulation recipes that have been living on both my Fujifilm X100V and X-Pro3 for the better part of a year now.
2021 Recent writing
✦ October

289 | Exciting times →

Coming to you from the morning of a big shoot day, I’m writing to you now because experience tells
16 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
✦ October

288 | Phone on silent please →

Nah man my phone doesn’t ring anymore. Everything straight to voicemail. All messages captured by Do Not Disturb before
15 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
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287 | I’m not feeling it today and I'm happy I don't →

I’m not feeling it today. I’m not in a productive mood at all. Or, I should say, not
14 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
✦ October

286 | Monologue, more like, public diary, amirite? →

This thing has been turning more and more into a public diary hasn’t it? Yeah, I noticed it too.
13 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
✦ October

285 | Much better →

Much better! Today was much better! Though filled to the brim, a fine day it was. Did I mention today
12 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
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284 | Sigh →

Sigh. Today wasn’t much better than yesterday. There were no additional falls and no more cuts in fingers (knock
11 Oct
Monologue
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283 | One of those days, I guess? →

Last client shoot today! Exciting. The sun shines lovely warm bright rays. Lovely. A bike ride home after the shoot.
10 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
✦ October

282 | Listening only today →

Oh shit. It’s evening already? Time moves fast when you hang around the house doing nothing. Thankfully, I’m
09 Oct
Monologue
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281 | Not enough time in a day →

Not enough time in a day. Not in this day. Or rather, just enough time in a day. Though not
08 Oct
Monologue
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280 | One of the last ones this year →

A foggy morning foreshadows a sunny day. The cold October air tickles my face and leaves a refreshing feeling in
07 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
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279 | Another one! Another one! →

Another one! Another one! Chapter two of The Efflorescence (De Ontluiking) is now online! Don’t have time to elaborate,
06 Oct
Monologue
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✦ October

278 | Deep work and progress →

Hello from the other side of an afternoon of deep work. As much as I love being out creating new
05 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
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277 | Facebook is down. Good →

I’m not saying I’m happy Facebook and it’s related services are down. What I will say though,
04 Oct
Monologue
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276 | The last Sunday →

Before it’s too late and it’s past 12 already (ergo, the next day). I’m working on De
03 Oct
Monologue
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275 | Return to (normal) life →

Mis amigos, estamos en la casa! And I’m not even mad about it. This does of course mean that
02 Oct
Monologue
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✦ October

274 | A (few) word(s) a day #12 →

Infinite travel. Home.
01 Oct
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
✦ September

273 | A (few) word(s) a day #11 →

Souvenirs, long strolls on the beach, final tapas, mental goodbyes.
30 Sep
Monologue
2021 Recent writing
✦ September

272 | A (few) word(s) a day #10 →

I’m on the beach, beeaaaach.
29 Sep
Monologue
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