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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.
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325 | The Morning →

The Weeknd - The Morning, on repeat in my head. Though, despite the hedonistic theme of the song, my Sunday
21 Nov
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324 | The spirit of winter →

Winter is not officially here but its spirits are certainly felt already. The changes in light immediately draw me back
20 Nov
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323 | Sleep better to walk faster →

A mere 4800 steps today. Far less than past week’s average. It’s fine. Let me get some rest
19 Nov
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322 | Hello kids and people older than that →

Hello kids and people older than that. I’m happy to report I have not walked strenuous amounts today. My
18 Nov
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321 | Poetic justice and angry feet →

Don’t you think it’s poetic that the wrapper or the roll of bin bags is the first item
17 Nov
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320 | All or nothing →

Okay I gotta be honest, it's always either all or nothing with me. Just two days ago I
16 Nov
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319 | Those moments of twilight never last long enough →

As promised, I would be back to report on my week of doing stuff. So here I am: reporting. Sadly,
15 Nov
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318 | I have a new plan! →

New plan! I have a new plan! I’m not sure I will actually pull through but I like the
14 Nov
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317 | Who can you bet on if not yourself →

Who can you bet on if not yourself? That’s the main thought going through my mind the past few
13 Nov
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316 | I’m feeling fine →

I’m feeling fine. I’m functioning fine. Everything is just fine. But if I look real close and I
12 Nov
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315 | A logo update →

If you don’t count the final touches I did on the logo for De Ontluiking I did this afternoon,
11 Nov
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314 | Anything for mental clarity →

My mind is overflowing so I hope you don't mind me venting a little1. Meetings aren't
10 Nov
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313 | Whoops, almost made a mistake →

Whoops, I was already nodding off on the couch with my YouTube video but then I realised there have not
09 Nov
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312 | As a now proud owner of an Apple Watch I have noticed a trend →

As a now proud owner of an Apple Watch (let me finish, this won't get technical! Promised.) I
08 Nov
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311 | I'm not breaking my streak →

I’m so lazy and tired today I even considered breaking my streak of daily writing. But I won’t.
07 Nov
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310 | Zooming. Zoning →

The trees are passing by rapidly as the sun slowly sets behind them. I’m simply staring out the window,
06 Nov
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309 | Write like a camera →

Mindlessly scrolling around the internet in the little time I had today, I learned something. A thing that is good
05 Nov
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308 | Candles and fondue →

Can’t talk because tonight is all about the cheese fondue Charlotte is cooking up right now! Our first in
04 Nov
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