My services
MICRO AND MACRO pHOTOGRAPHY
As a professional photographer, I specialize in capturing the beauty of the micro and macro worlds. Using a Zeiss Axioskop 2 microscope, a Nikon Z7ii camera, and an array of macro lenses, I document the the micro and macro world around us. I’m always exploring new techniques—filters, viewpoints, focus stacking, lighting, and object preparation—to enhance details and colors, whether for a scientifically accurate image or an artistic interpretation.
pRESENTATIONS
My presentation skills have been honed through years of experience as a stage performer and appearances in commercials. From delivering informative talks during my university years to my time at Micropia, Amsterdam’s microbiological museum, I’ve developed a diverse set of presentation skills to keep you captivated, entertained, and, most importantly, informed about the microworld.
MICRO AND MACRO VIDOEGRAPHY
As a skilled micro and macro videographer, I specialize in capturing the hidden beauty of both invisible microscopic and visible macro worlds. I create stunning visual narratives that reveal intricate patterns and movements often overlooked by the naked eye. The way crystals form, microbes move, and the incredible details of the macro world fascinate me every time. Through my work, I aim to bring this beauty to the screen in a truthful or artistic, yet always captivating and informative, way.
cUlTURING MICROORGANISMS
As a microbiologist, I possess extensive experience in culturing microorganisms in a laboratory or in the comfort of my own home. Culturing microorganisms involves providing them with a suitable environment—nutrients, temperature, pH, and oxygen levels—that mimics their natural habitat. This allows them to thrive and multiply, forming visible colonies or populations that can be documented.
rESEARCH
As a biologist studying at the Free University of Amsterdam and the University of Groningen, I am experienced in conducting scientific research. To be honest i research just about anything, from the food that i, my cat or my cultured microbes eat, my workouts, how to have a more sustainable lifestyle, how to build a website, which vacuum cleaner to buy. You name it, i research it.
pHOTO AND VIDEO EDITING
I am proficient in programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Zerene Stacker, and Premiere Pro. With each edit, I strive to craft compelling visual narratives and intriguing images. Whether it’s enhancing colors, adjusting lighting, or refining composition, every edit is aimed at captivating the viewer and sparking their curiosity about the microworld.
Testimonials
Marta Knowly
Marta Knowly
Marta Knowly
Why choose me?
Diverse in skill set
I can provide a full range of services from culturing microorganisms and creating and editing the images to providing background information and presentations
Professional
Communication is key. I regularly engage with my clients and customers, keeping them informed. I always meet my deadlines and consistently deliver high-quality results
Pushing boundaries
I enjoy customizing my work to meet your wishes and embrace the process of developing new techniques to capture subjects in unique ways
Creative
Although i love to capture the microworld in all it’s natural splendour and glory, i also love to create more artistic imagenary that embrace the playground of art
Educated
With a university degree in marine biology and microbiology, I have extensive knowledge about our biological world. Combined with various degrees in photography and editing, and a splash of creativity, I am the perfect photomicrography enthusiast
Nerdy
I proudly embrace my inner nerd. Dinosaurs fascinate me, and I revel in understanding the mechanics of how things work. Every encounter with an animal, flower, insect, or microbe sparks excitement within me. I thrive on learning new things daily, immersing myself in subjects to the point where the world around me often fades away