About André

During my childhood I dreamt about becoming a veterinarian. When I was about 6 years old, I had a friend in Honduras whose father was probably a good hunter. Their house boasted numerous hunting trophies that absolutely fascinated me. Somehow, even though I lived in Central America, I knew what an elephant was long before I knew what a cow was! This interest in nature was fuelled by my parent’s WWF magazine subscription. Through self-study and observation, I have gained an extensive knowledge about Africa and several other regions.

I operated a camera for the first time, in Curaçao, when I was about 11 years old. It was there that I surprised my father, when he developed his Canon film, with photographs that he had not taken. Although I was intrigued by image creation, I was more interested in drawing and building scale models. I strove to make the models as lifelike as possible. This hobby taught me to see the end result before fulfilling the idea. I used this technique automatically when I started photographing during my late teens.

My greatest source of inspiration is Mother Nature. Basically, I spend time in nature because of my personal interest in animals and their behaviour, and not merely to take photographs. I have photographed on various locations, such as my front garden in the city, the Serengeti and the Rockies. Generally, I try to distinguish between the simple study of an animal or its behaviour, and peering intently through the lens of a camera. Nature photography also poses its own challenges, such as the need to deal with the unpredictable (eg. the weather and wild animals). However, because of its unpredictability, it is also filled with surprises. During my first safari in Kenya, right near the lodge, I watched as a herd of African buffalo passed by. "How can I explain this feeling back home?" raced through my mind. Photography became the perfect means of expression. This experience ultimately led to the launch of Images of Nature...


Please note I am guiding a group from July 22th till August 23rd, my e-mail will be read but infrequently answered. Sorry for the inconvenience.


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