About me

Hi there, I’m Ymke!

I can still say that even though photography is my profession, I love it so much that it feels like I can still count it as a hobby. There is nothing more fun than playing with light and shadows. Looking for and controlling, modifying, coloring and shaping light is so much fun. The creativity is endless.

My passion for fashion and beauty photography drives me to create detail oriented work, captivating the attention of the viewers. Art and other photographers are a constant inspiration for me.

I’m always looking to improve my craft, education is very important to me. This way, I am able to bring my best self to every shoot. This is why I spend most of my free time boosting my photo skills and learning the latest techniques, which I love! One of the many ways I stay on top of my game is by assisting the best photographers in the world, for example Lindsay Adler and Chris Knight (NY, USA). There is always more to learn!

Passing on my craft to a new generation of photographers secretly helps my skills as well, so through YM Academy, I am teaching all about photography as well.

If I’m not doing anything photography related, I love to travel. I’m also frequently going to the movies or listening to audiobooks. Every once in a while, I can be found waiting in line for a rollercoaster in a theme park, too!

I can’t wait to meet you!