Manon Paardenkooper is a photographer and artist whose work combines the technical precision of photography with the depth of art. Based in the Netherlands, she is an expert in visual storytelling with different types of flowers, where each one creates a feeling and love for flowers.
The Intersection of Photography and Fine Art by Manon Paardenkooper
Manon's artistic background has had an impact on her photographic approach, as evidenced by the composition, color, and emotion that define her work. From a young age, she has held a connection and appreciation for nature and the way it can enhance life in general. Over time, this appreciation grew into a passion for photographing nature through the lens of a camera, especially the figures, shapes, textures, patterns, colors, and unique differentiations that make flowers what they are.
Manon’s photographic adventure began a few years ago on social media, where she started sharing her work. When someone asks her what her favorite thing in the world to do is, would you guess the answer based on her shots? She is fully committed to capturing flowers in all their forms—from the moment they flourish to when they eventually wither back into the natural world. There's nothing like devotion of your own and turning it into a life passion and Manon's work is very special because each photograph is taken with great passion and care, using flowers from her own garden.
As visitors explore her Instagram account, the photographer hopes everyone can experience a sense of wonder given the rich textures and details of the natural world she so carefully captures.
Photography as a Way of Life
For Manon, photography is both a hobby and a way of life. This foundation of her studies and talent has allowed her to explore what lies in traditional photography while experimenting with new techniques and concepts to create works that are both visually thrilling and resonant. It has allowed her to slow down, appreciate the present moment, and find beauty in even the most ordinary of things. She is always happy to share her collection with others, hoping it inspires them to look a little closer at the world around them and discover what is waiting to be found around them!
While her artistic vision is central to her work, her technical expertise plays an equally important role. She is very careful in her approach, paying vast attention to every element of the composition. From the angle of the shot to the lighting and post-processing, each step is done with precision, resulting in images that are flawless.
Manon’s ability to control and manipulate light is one of her greatest strengths as a photographer. She uses natural light to create soft but real-life-looking effects, giving her photographs a chef's kiss, parfait quality.
To see her best shots and floral captures through her lens, make sure to visit Manon's Instagram account.
Photos by @manonpaardenkooper.
