"My photography is poetic, yet real with a touch of rawness. It’s a play of light and dark. But mostly it’s about translating that what’s happening deep down inside of me, into a picture.
Words nor images won’t be able to fully explain what’s going on inside of us - it would take a lifetime to even come close. Through my work I try to translate flashes of my deepest feelings and emotions. Hoping that by looking at them, you’ll recognize pieces of your experience in mine. Hoping to touch a heart, one bit at a time."
Nanda Hagenaars (b. 1988) is a photographer who aims to translate her feelings and emotions into images. Her work can be described as poetical, intuitive, and emotional. The concept of time and timelessness provoked Nanda to photograph in black and white. To Nanda, the camera is more than just a tool. It’s a symbol of transformation. It hel- ped her see life in new ways, just as looking through her lens showed her fresh perspectives. She believes that using photography is a way for her to grow and discover herself. “It’s not always easy to see things differently, but I push myself to do it,” she says.
For Nanda, photography never felt like a choice – it was her calling. It’s her way of sharing how she sees the world and who she is. Inspired by her grandmother - who was an artist herself - she’s not afraid to break the rules. “I love imagest- hat look like they’ve been touched by a painter’s brush,” she reveals. She plays with light and shadow, creating a dan- ce that’s both rhythmic and melancholic. Through her work, she hopes to inspire others to share their emotions through art. Nanda firmly believes that everyone has an inner artist who can create and heal by looking at the world, or themselves, with fresh eyes.