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The photographer
About me
I am Merel van der Neut Kolfschoten, a London trained photographer currently based in The Netherlands (The Hague). I specialise in portrait and reportage photography and shoot on location. My earlier career was in business and law. Please click here to get in touch.
My approach
I have the people skills (and a knack for animals) to build an easy rapport with subjects from all walks of life - bringing out the best in them. I keep things simple - that way I am efficient, flexible and able to fully focus on the story and my subjects. Naturally curious, I am as happy shooting in a muddy field as in a shiny board room. And my clients are happy too! (See 'Testimonials', below).
Publications
My work has been published in newspapers (Die Zeit, Evening Standard), magazines (Time Out London), annual reports and on internet sites and other social media channels of various organisations.
Testimonials
Age UK London
“Merel is professional, discreet and always delivers high quality images. For Age UK London she has covered both large and small events and is equally adept at capturing older people conversing with each other over a coffee as she is taking images of London’s Mayoral candidates in a City law firm. Most importantly of all, for us, she upholds the standards of our organisation in her manner and final product. I wholeheartedly endorse her work.”
Danny Elliott, Communications and Campaigns Office, Age UK London
Inner Temple London
"For several years, Merel has photographed the historic Inner Temple Garden in Central London and provided us with a wonderful image library. Many of her images have been published in national newspapers featuring the Garden. Also, at our various events, her very sympathetic work method makes people feel at ease when their picture is taken. I personally always find it challenging to pose for portrait shoots, but she has the magic touch to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera."
Andrea Brunsendorf, Head Gardener, Inner Temple, London