Iris van Loon

I use photography as a journey, an exploration, and a visual perception. But above all, through the lens, I make an emotional connection with nature, people, my surroundings, and even inanimate  ‘things’. My choice of subject is intuitive and often impulsive. When my mind is open I can see beauty in the mundane, the uncommon in the common, and the extraordinary in the ordinary,

I try to take photographs that call attention to something that other people overlook; my goal is to share my ‘eye’ and to show how everything we take for granted can actually become exceptional, which elevates the spirit, emotion, and thought.

I am still exploring my photographic journey and am most interested in fine art photography. I don’t focus on a certain theme, nor am I specialized in a particular discipline, such as landscapes or black & white. I just like to do a little bit of everything and discover my own interpretation of the world around me. It’s a never-ending process of self-expression and a journey to find my own expressive style. I do what I love and love what I do!

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