As a woman growing up in a society where people are often

portrayed as objects rather than persons, I felt an impossible

standard to live up to. And as my love for fashion magazines

was very prominent from a young age, my dream of contributing

to showing humans in a different way became more prominent. 

 

Through the combination of documentary and fashion

photography and using a lot of color and a bright flash,

I aim for a visually striking image that keeps your attention

but also adds to a image culture where people are shown with worth.

 

In 1995 I was born as Sterre Fenna van der Waals (Netherlands)

and am now a freelance photographer and art teacher

living and working in the Netherlands.

 

Olympus Young Talent Award 2017

Shortlisted for a RABO photographic Portrait Talent prize 2020

Nominated for a BLOOOM Award by Warsteiner 2017
Nominated for a Joke Veeze Award for Fashion Photography 2017