Elmar has been best friends with his camera for more than 20 years now. On the brink of starting a career as a banker, Elmar decided to follow his heart and pursue a career in the creative industry. Turning his life upside down, he started working as an assistant for a photographer he met and soon he discovered that holding a camera was what made him truly happy.
This spontaneous and adventurous spirit shines through in his work which centers around finding the balance between urbanization and nature. His images are vivid, powerful and typically shot on the go.
Started at the age of 21 he worked a couple of years as an assistant to numerous photographers, in 2009 he was contacted by newly founded photo-agency Stickystuff and has been working as a freelance fashion photographer since. To find a bit more challenge and depth he has been switching to a more documentary and artistic style lately. He made his first book 'Amsterdam - Metamorphosis' in 2025 and is working on his second book ‘Belgica’. Exploring these new ideas and concepts he has found his passion once again.
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1091 EC Amsterdam
The Netherlands