The Beauty of Nature’s Transience

In my work, I am constantly searching for the beauty of transience—a transience that ultimately connects us all.

The objects I photograph are from nature, available to everyone, yet often overlooked by the hurried passerby. I look for something that falls just outside the reach of everyday perception: the unknown, something strange that simultaneously feels familiar.

Essence is What Matters

When you look at my work, it quickly becomes clear what drives me. Literally driven, as photography has given my life a profound turn. It’s more than a profession; it’s my way of being. By nature, I tend to keep to the background, shy and reserved. But from the moment I began photographing, that gradually changed, as I realized that I wanted to create images that evoke emotions. And to create a personal, sensitive portrait, you must truly get close to the person.

After years of development as a portrait photographer, attending photography courses, serious workshops, and learning from top glamour photographer Govert de Roos, I’ve now arrived at a point where I can follow my true passion: autonomous work. This work is personal and intimate, where I remain true to my artistic vision. I enjoy locking myself away with the treasures that have caught my attention, that touch me, and I study them in great detail to capture them in their strongest form.

Perfect imperfection is a theme that runs through all my work. What I mean by this is that I want everything to be perfect in its smallest details, while embracing the peculiarities, the imperfections of the shell. This is what makes everything and everyone unique. It’s not about appearance, but about the strength and emotion from within. By getting so close to my subjects, a strong intimacy is created, but at the same time, there’s also a sense of estrangement. It’s a kind of wonder that arises in the viewer—something familiar, but in a new, surprising form. This allows the observer to let their imagination roam. It always remains pure, it remains the same object I photographed, without extensive digital manipulation, while the original elements of the image are preserved.

Praise for my work:

“Light and darkness balance each other. The images seem to capture primal impressions of nature that feel both real and subjective. Every object comes to life. Rianne doesn’t capture the appearance, but the essence or spirit of the subject— not reality, but the atmosphere and beauty. Her work is emotional, sensual, expressive, and highly intuitive. People tend to feel her work; they want to touch it.”

Sustainability in my work

Sustainability plays an increasingly important role for me, both in my final prints and in the choices I make during the creative process. It is not a side issue, but a fundamental part of my artistic journey. It’s about taking responsibility—not only for the art I create, but also for the impact that art has on our world.

I print my works on high-quality Japanese paper, carefully selected for both its excellent quality and the sustainability it offers. I work with handmade materials that enhance the unique, organic look of my work. This paper is not only visually beautiful but also has a lower ecological footprint than industrial alternatives.

By printing my work in limited editions, I ensure that the exclusive character is preserved. I believe that art should not only be beautiful in its end result, but also in the way it is made and presented. Each print is crafted with care and attention, ensuring that it is not only visually impressive but also contributes to a better future. I work with minimal waste, printing only what is necessary. I create business cards from leftover wallpaper (which, as a result, becomes unique little works of art). That’s the beauty of it—limitations make you more creative, they push you to think outside the box.

It’s a search for balance: the balance between creation and nature, between perfection and imperfection, between art and the environment. How far do you go, because you also have to let go of what others think. For example, I pick up large (clean) cardboard boxes from a local store warehouse. These boxes served as protective material and would otherwise have been thrown away. I cut them to size so I can reuse them for transporting prints. Or I use bags I already had lying around at home. Yes, they have a logo from a bedding store on them, but they work, they are the perfect size for the handmade framed works. This is very handy when I personally deliver purchased works via public transport.

Just as I finish my photography to the finest detail, I also strive to make a small but meaningful difference with my choices as an artist. It’s not always easy, and I’m aware that not everything will be perfect. But I believe that every small step counts, and I am proud of the path I’m taking. It feels really good.

In a time when humanity has become too dominant, there’s an overload of possessions, and our Earth is overflowing, I hope to reconnect people with the basics, with primal strength, through my work. I hope to convey calmness, so you want to stop, observe, and marvel.