My journey into photography began in 2019, when I set out to document my cycling trip up Mont Ventoux in France. Although I had past experience with filming and editing—mostly documentary work—I hadn’t touched a real camera in nearly twenty years or so.

At the end of the first decade of this century, I began experiencing serious health problems—challenges I still face to this day. The climb up Mont Ventoux became my ultimate goal in one of the many rehabilitation programs I followed in my effort to feel fit again.

Anyway, the night after the climb, I lay outside on my back, staring up at the stars. The vastness of the universe and the Milky Way intrigued me so deeply that I wanted to take a photo of it—though it seemed almost impossible for me to do.
Months later, as I scrolled through my photos from that night, I thought: wouldn’t it be amazing to capture the Milky Way the way I remembered it—vast, sparkling, giant and mysterious?

So, I borrowed an SLR camera to practice with, which was soon followed by a more advanced system camera. That, in turn, was quickly replaced by a full-frame system camera with a similar lens—the one I still use today. I immersed myself in learning, studying countless books and courses by photographers who really inspired me along the way.

For me, photographing natural landscapes also functions as a personal outlet. Wandering trough nature—amazed by its beauty, listening to the sounds of wildlife, breathing in and smelling the morning air—while searching for the perfect composition is the best mindfullness I know.

I strive to express mood and emotion trought my photos, and hope they bring you joy and inspiration as you view them.

If you have any questions or are interested in one of my photos, feel free to send me an email at: info@jeroenlagerwerf.com