Capturing Light for Over 40 Years.
My passion for photography started when I was twelve, with my parents’ old box camera loaded with 9×12 cm color negatives. Each year, our local photographer would place a six-shot film inside, and I carefully used every frame: one photo in the spring among flowering heather, two in summer at the beach, two around the house with my brother, and one in autumn with the falling leaves.
That love for preserving moments has never left me. Today, I still shoot on film—the purest way of capturing light—while also working with a high-end full-frame digital camera.
On my website, you’ll find a wide range of photographs available to download at very affordable prices. Use them to:
* Print posters and decorate your home or office
* Illustrate newspapers, magazines, brochures, or annual reports
* Enrich any creative or professional project
You’ll also discover different projects showcasing my work and vision.
And if you need customized photography—whether for your business, publication, or family—don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be glad to create something unique for you.
Roelof Foppen photographer as Optamatic
Amsterdam
