ABOUT COLIN

Everything You Need to Know
(And a Few Things You Didn't Ask For) .

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Hi there!

My name is Colin . I’m a photographer born and raised in Rotterdam , the netherlands, living and shooting in Blenheim , Marlborough , new zealand.
At the start of 2026, I made the leap across the world to settle here in New Zealand together with my Kiwi girlfriend.

My journey started back in 2018 ; I was just taking photos with my phone for fun , but after seeing some positive reactions from others, I realized I might actually have a knack for it.
That same year , my grandma passed away. She left me some money, and I decided to use it to buy my very first "real" camera. In a way, she’s the reason I’m able to do what I do today, and I’m incredibly grateful for that start.

I started with landscapes as a hobby, but after posting them online , people surprisingly started asking me to take photos of them instead of just trees. Now, I drag my cameras and drone everywhere I go, working with a variety of commercial clients who don’t regret hiring me .

I’m a social extrovert who usually says exactly what he’s thinking. I’m a professional cat and dog cuddler who loves to travel , a music festival survivor , and a vinyl enthusiast when I’m actually at home . I like to experiment with food in the kitchen , though the results vary.

I’m an open-minded coffee addict who likes sarcasm and jokes that are so bad they’re good. I’m a proud weirdo with a geeky side that borders on "obsessive" when it comes to vintage stuff, Marvel, Star Wars, conspiracy theories, history, and astronomy.

I am clinically allergic to arrogant people , yet I’m a massive fan of Gregory House .
(I know, the irony isn't lost on me.)

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, or add me on social media to see what I’m up to.

See you around! :)

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