Portrait Archives - Mike Nicolaassen Photography https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/category/portrait/ Photography Tue, 16 Sep 2025 12:31:49 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-cropped-M-32x32.png Portrait Archives - Mike Nicolaassen Photography https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/category/portrait/ 32 32 We can trust nature a little more https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/we-can-trust-nature-a-little-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=we-can-trust-nature-a-little-more https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/we-can-trust-nature-a-little-more/#respond Thu, 11 Sep 2025 13:40:51 +0000 https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/?p=105683 At Restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel, botanical gastronomy takes center stage. This Michelin-starred restaurant in Nijmegen serves dishes rooted in what Chef Emile gathers from nearby food forests and walled gardens.

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And all at once, summer collapsed into fall.

At Restaurant De Nieuwe Winkel, botanical gastronomy takes center stage. This Michelin-starred restaurant in Nijmegen serves dishes rooted in what Chef Emile gathers from nearby food forests and walled gardens. We joined Emile van der Staak on an early morning visit at food forest Ketelbroek, capturing the quiet magic of the forest and the inspiration behind his award-winning, plant-based cuisine.

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]]> https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/kilay-brands/feed/ 0 Maria Engels – Bep Magazine https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/maria-engels-bep-magazine/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maria-engels-bep-magazine https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/maria-engels-bep-magazine/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 07:44:28 +0000 https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/?p=105438 For BEP Magazine, I shot a portrait of Maria Engels.

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]]> https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/maria-engels-bep-magazine/feed/ 0 Riding Into the Unknown – A Story of Freedom https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/riding-into-the-unknown-a-story-of-freedom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=riding-into-the-unknown-a-story-of-freedom https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/portrait/riding-into-the-unknown-a-story-of-freedom/#respond Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:07:09 +0000 https://www.mikenicolaassen.nl/?p=104342 Some moments don’t need words—just the sound of an engine, the feeling of the wind pressing against your face, and the endless road stretching ahead.

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Some moments don’t need words—just the sound of an engine, the feeling of the wind pressing against your face, and the endless road stretching ahead.

This shoot captures that raw essence of adventure, the kind that pulls you away from routine and into something deeper. There’s a certain poetry in riding alone. It’s not just about speed or the destination—it’s about the journey, the solitude, the clarity that only the open road can bring. The rider in this frame embodies that spirit. Dressed in worn leather, gripping the handlebars with quiet confidence, he moves forward, not just through the landscape but through life itself.

The fading sunlight casts a warm, cinematic glow, enhancing the timeless feel of the scene. It’s a reminder that adventure doesn’t need to be loud or extravagant. Sometimes, it’s just about getting on your bike, hitting the road, and embracing the unknown.

Because at the end of the day, freedom isn’t a place. It’s a feeling. And it’s out there, waiting.

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