About Noortje Blokland

Noortje Blokland (28) is a full-time automotive photographer from the Netherlands – and the only female professional (in the Netherlands) who has made photographing cars her profession.

"What started at a young age with experimenting with all kinds of mobile cameras led – after winning a national photography competition – to the purchase of an SLR camera. Inspired by various professionals, I decided to immerse myself in the technique, using my own car as a 'practice object'.
Combined with 10 years of Photoshop experience, I let my creativity run wild. Somewhat unexpectedly, these photos received an overwhelmingly positive response. More shoots followed and my passion began to take on serious proportions. It was a textbook example of a hobby that got out of hand, because the rapidly growing number of job offers led me to decide in 2020 to quit my permanent job in real estate and take the plunge as a freelance photographer. I pursued my dream with the statement 'No risk, no fun' (now my slogan) in mind.
The number of clients increased and today I photograph for various brands, car-related companies and car enthusiasts. "You don't shoot what it looks like, you shoot what it feels like."