Michiel (1984) is a multidisciplinary creative, specialized in the fields of directing, portrait- and stills photography, podcasts, creative-direction, lectures, workshops and even writing children’s books.
Graduated at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague. 

Observing Michiel’s work is like stepping into a cinematic universe. Every composition he shoots is meticulously stylized; all elements carefully placed to imbue the viewer with a sense of wonder. Reminiscent of classic films and modern art, his images are colorful, graphic, and sometimes humorous in tone. Michiel’s neatly crafted scenes are often bold and vibrant, resulting in truly eye-catching images. Whether it’s a portrait, still life or a dynamic fashion film, his work will definitely leave a lasting impression.

Created for:
Adidas, Ankorstore, The Avocado Show, ANWB, ASN Bank, Bites we Love, De Bijenkorf, Bol., Booking.com, Brand New Day, Consumentenbond, Diageo, Douwe Egberts, FRAME, Gemeente Amsterdam, Hallmark, HEMA, Heineken, HKU, Hunkemöller, ICS, IKEA, ING, Keune, Literatuurmuseum, Mercure, Miffy Museum, Nationale Opera & Ballet, NEMO Science Museum, Nivea, Het Parool, Peaks, Rabobank, Ritter Sport, Roche, Shimano, Stoli Group, The Telegraph, Unilever, VPRO, De Volkskrant, Voordekunst, Zilveren Kruis.

Created with:
180 Amsterdam, Airport, AMV BBDO, Ape to Zebra, Boomerang, Colourcake, DEPT, DieTwee, Dumbar, Fabrique, Fitzroy, Gardeners, Greenberry, Havas Lemz, Hey Honey, Iris Worldwide, KesselsKramer, Kummer & Herrman, LePub, MediaMonks, Moan, Morrow, The Phoney Club, Publicis, Ronin Amsterdam, TBWA/NEBOKO, Today, Toffey, Truman, Vandejong, Verve.