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Robin Gooijers
Oirschot
I am a father of 2 young children, and together with Lidwien. Besides working and family life, I spend as much time as possible on photography.
How and when did you start photography?
I started photography during a holiday to Japan. This was around 2017-2018. Before then, it was typically taking holiday snaps, but just before this trip, I received a camera as a birthday present (see question who motivated you for more explanation). This moment sparked my further interest in photography. In the early days of my photography, I was mainly interested in architecture and street photography. I think this was still linked to going on holiday, visiting cities regularly.
However, after 2018, I started getting interested in landscape photography. Being outside, going into nature and experiencing it through photography offered me peace and balance.
What is your favourite location?
My favourite location is yet to come I think :) Last year (2022) I went on a photography trip for the first time, to Iceland. This was really cool though. And this year (2023) I went to Madeira. Although I can also really enjoy nature in my immediate surroundings (Het Groene Woud), locations like Iceland, Madeira and Dolomites really capture my imagination. The grandeur of nature there, with mountains, rugged coastlines and special forests is still something I really look forward to.
What weather conditions do you prefer to go out in?
In the Netherlands, I prefer to go out in the morning, before dawn. And of course I especially like it when a bit of fog is predicted. But I think it very much depends on the location. For example, forests are beautiful in autumn, and coastlines are often the coolest with some stormy weather. It can also be beautiful when a rainstorm is coming (or rather, just passed). This can produce beautiful Moody images. It is mainly a hunt for beautiful light, so then it soon becomes going out in the early morning or evening.
What motivated you to take up photography?
It would be better to say: who motivated me. Because that has really been my friend Lidwien. She gave me a camera as a present, and this lit the fire. From that moment on, I became more and more engrossed in photography and devoted more and more time to it.
What do you find most important when giving workshops?
Personal attention. I am not at all a fan of workshops in large groups. I prefer to go out individually (1 on 1). After all, everyone is at a different point in his or her photography, and will therefore struggle with different issues. Some want to learn how to shoot on manual mode, others are more interested in composition or techniques like focus stacking. Through 1-on-1 workshops, I can devote all my time and attention to that person's needs at that moment, and thus achieve much better results.
Are there any moments in your life, which had a lot of influence on your photography experience?
There are several, but I think mainly the trips abroad. Switzerland, and above all Iceland and Madeira. Iceland may sound trite, but it's just so beautiful there. The way the landscape has been and is shaped by fire (volcanoes) and Ice (glaciers) is so different from us. It just captures the imagination. Take in the fact that it is very vast, and not many people live there, and you can have your fun.
Which locations are still on your Bucket List?
Next on the list is the Dolomites. After that, I don't know yet, but I will definitely go back to Iceland. Norway seems cool too, but we'll see :)
What makes the difference ?
You yourself make the difference. I think the main thing is to try to stay close to yourself. Photograph what you like, what catches your eye at that moment.
Which Kase Filter product is your favourite ?
My favourite (by far) is the Kase Armour (100) Magnetic system. And especially the circular polarisation filter, whether combined with ND filters or not. The polarisation filter is so good, and can be applied in so many situations, that I am very much a fan of it.
What camera system do you shoot with?
Nikon Z7. I started out with a Nikon D5300 (DX), then switched to a D750 (FX), and have now switched to the Z7 for a year. For now, I remain a Nikon fan. I just really like the ease of use, and the colours coming out of the Nikon.
Do you have any tips for beginner photographers to take better photos?
First, get familiar with shooting on manual mode. By knowing in which conditions, you can best apply which settings, is going to bring you a lot of enjoyment. By knowing your equipment inside out, you will be able to get the most out of a location you have never been to before (or switch quickly when the moment calls for it).
Apart from that, the main thing is to get out there a lot. Dare to experiment, and dare to fail. Suppose you miss a really super cool moment, and your photos didn't work out for some reason, try to learn from that. What didn't work? If the photo is out of focus, maybe it was because of the shutter speed. By figuring this out yourself, you learn very quickly.
And make use of the knowledge that is already available. So don't hesitate to attend a workshop, and ask all your questions to a photographer with more experience than you. Also by asking the right questions, you can again learn a lot.
Where can people find you?
Instagram
Website
I am a father of 2 young children, and together with Lidwien. Besides working and family life, I spend as much time as possible on photography.
How and when did you start photography?
I started photography during a holiday to Japan. This was around 2017-2018. Before then, it was typically taking holiday snaps, but just before this trip, I received a camera as a birthday present (see question who motivated you for more explanation). This moment sparked my further interest in photography. In the early days of my photography, I was mainly interested in architecture and street photography. I think this was still linked to going on holiday, visiting cities regularly.
However, after 2018, I started getting interested in landscape photography. Being outside, going into nature and experiencing it through photography offered me peace and balance.
What is your favourite location?
My favourite location is yet to come I think :) Last year (2022) I went on a photography trip for the first time, to Iceland. This was really cool though. And this year (2023) I went to Madeira. Although I can also really enjoy nature in my immediate surroundings (Het Groene Woud), locations like Iceland, Madeira and Dolomites really capture my imagination. The grandeur of nature there, with mountains, rugged coastlines and special forests is still something I really look forward to.
What weather conditions do you prefer to go out in?
In the Netherlands, I prefer to go out in the morning, before dawn. And of course I especially like it when a bit of fog is predicted. But I think it very much depends on the location. For example, forests are beautiful in autumn, and coastlines are often the coolest with some stormy weather. It can also be beautiful when a rainstorm is coming (or rather, just passed). This can produce beautiful Moody images. It is mainly a hunt for beautiful light, so then it soon becomes going out in the early morning or evening.
What motivated you to take up photography?
It would be better to say: who motivated me. Because that has really been my friend Lidwien. She gave me a camera as a present, and this lit the fire. From that moment on, I became more and more engrossed in photography and devoted more and more time to it.
What do you find most important when giving workshops?
Personal attention. I am not at all a fan of workshops in large groups. I prefer to go out individually (1 on 1). After all, everyone is at a different point in his or her photography, and will therefore struggle with different issues. Some want to learn how to shoot on manual mode, others are more interested in composition or techniques like focus stacking. Through 1-on-1 workshops, I can devote all my time and attention to that person's needs at that moment, and thus achieve much better results.
Are there any moments in your life, which had a lot of influence on your photography experience?
There are several, but I think mainly the trips abroad. Switzerland, and above all Iceland and Madeira. Iceland may sound trite, but it's just so beautiful there. The way the landscape has been and is shaped by fire (volcanoes) and Ice (glaciers) is so different from us. It just captures the imagination. Take in the fact that it is very vast, and not many people live there, and you can have your fun.
Which locations are still on your Bucket List?
Next on the list is the Dolomites. After that, I don't know yet, but I will definitely go back to Iceland. Norway seems cool too, but we'll see :)
What makes the difference ?
You yourself make the difference. I think the main thing is to try to stay close to yourself. Photograph what you like, what catches your eye at that moment.
Which Kase Filter product is your favourite ?
My favourite (by far) is the Kase Armour (100) Magnetic system. And especially the circular polarisation filter, whether combined with ND filters or not. The polarisation filter is so good, and can be applied in so many situations, that I am very much a fan of it.
What camera system do you shoot with?
Nikon Z7. I started out with a Nikon D5300 (DX), then switched to a D750 (FX), and have now switched to the Z7 for a year. For now, I remain a Nikon fan. I just really like the ease of use, and the colours coming out of the Nikon.
Do you have any tips for beginner photographers to take better photos?
First, get familiar with shooting on manual mode. By knowing in which conditions, you can best apply which settings, is going to bring you a lot of enjoyment. By knowing your equipment inside out, you will be able to get the most out of a location you have never been to before (or switch quickly when the moment calls for it).
Apart from that, the main thing is to get out there a lot. Dare to experiment, and dare to fail. Suppose you miss a really super cool moment, and your photos didn't work out for some reason, try to learn from that. What didn't work? If the photo is out of focus, maybe it was because of the shutter speed. By figuring this out yourself, you learn very quickly.
And make use of the knowledge that is already available. So don't hesitate to attend a workshop, and ask all your questions to a photographer with more experience than you. Also by asking the right questions, you can again learn a lot.
Where can people find you?
Website
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