Behind the lens, beyond the plate.

Hello, I’m Sven, and I like music. However, I’m not a good singer, nor can I play an instrument on a professional level. So, I realized about 20 years ago that I needed to professionalize my second biggest love in life, which is photography.

I’d love to tell you a story about an artistic education, but I can’t because there isn’t one. I started taking pictures when I was 15 years old and improved over time. I enhanced my skills by pushing limits and embarking on an everlasting quest for better images. Learning to appreciate the beauty of light and studying the way it reacts to different subjects and textures is my main point of interest.

I found my specialty in culinary photography. I have a true fascination for the beautiful textures and shapes that nature has to offer. Besides capturing images of dishes, I enjoy narrating the stories behind the products and the people who grow and process them. Being able to showcase their love for the products they work with is truly amazing.

Enjoy my work.

Sven ter Heide