Interview: Photographer Wouter Nekkers (nekx fotografie) (Netherlands)

Briefly introduce yourself to our readers:

I'm Wouter Nekkers, 38 years young, a hairdresser and make-up artist for 25 years and I've been running my own business for 13 of those years. I'm also a photographer/drag queen/PMU and hair tattoo specialist and very active in the world. in short, I'm a busy bee and I do everything with passion.

How and when did you start photography?

I slowly started photographing in 2019. I worked a lot as a hairdresser/visagist behind the scenes at tv shows, fashion shows and also at photo shoots. I had already been participating in the Dutch coiffure awards for 10 years with success but then I made the hairstyles and worked in front of the lens together with top photographer Otto van den Toorn. After all these experiences I had this something I should and want to be able to do this myself and that's what I did then. so I went behind the lens myself.

What does photography mean to you?

Photography means a lot to me, I can express all my creativity this way. but also my emotions and they sometimes shoot in all directions. But also working together with your model to create something together. I'm really a team player.

What distinguishes your work from others?

I find this a difficult question. But I think that through my lens you see the passion of a hairdresser/visualist who always wants to make a beautiful picture. So the passion and emotion.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

My inspiration comes from a lot, I can get inspiration just walking through the forest. But I do think I get the most inspiration from the people I work with. People's energy gives me inspiration!

Do you think about what you want in the photo beforehand?

Generally speaking, yes. I usually discuss this with my model for that day. This is also to empathise with each other about what we want to achieve together so that the picture will look as good as possible. But certainly also to give myself and the model some peace of mind and a little confidence.

Do you edit your photos and what do you do about them?

I certainly edit my photos as little as possible. I think you can achieve a lot with lamps/light. Often I then only have to pick colour filters and remove the blemishes where necessary. do want to keep a real image.

Where do you prefer, location or studio?

My preference at the moment is a studio, because I can play around with artificial light and that's where I have the most experience.

What are your future plans or what can we expect from you soon?

Always have a lot of future plans in everything I do. But I will want to get even better as a photographer also in editing the photos. but I hope you can expect me soon as a photographer for a top hairdresser and that I will then photograph the photo series for the Dutch coiffure awards with a nomination, of course.

What do you look for in the models you work with?

Good connection. good cooperation. So you can always create the perfect picture together.

What do you think of our magazine?

I can see the passion in it and it's great that you can give everyone a platform. It's also great that you can be read in 160 countries online and for free, so it's very accessible for everyone.

Do you have another message to the modelling world?

Yes definitely: take each other for who and how you are. And make it a party together so it's fun, sociable and stays that way! Then you get and keep good energy so you always get great work!

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