We are thrilled to announce that our photo/art book ‘The First Ingredient’ has finally been printed! This labor of love, nearly eight years in the making, is a testament to the dedication and passion of everyone involved in this unique photo project celebrating bakers worldwide.

HERONS' DANCE • [sound on] There’s no better way to start a grey Monday morning than watching the herons' dance in front of our house. The sun gently peeks through a light mist, casting a golden glow that gives them a fairy-tale-like appearance. Nature’s magic at its finest.

I believe it's crucial to be transparent about the nature of these images. They are AI-generated representations, not actual photographs of real individuals. This distinction is important to maintain the integrity of the campaign and respect for the people it aims to support. I've taken great care to ensure that the AI-generated images are culturally sensitive. My goal is to create respectful representations that highlight the humanity and dignity of Afghan women.

I was approached by a young woman from Australia. She asked if I had photos of her mother and grandmother, Kalbelia from Rajasthan, India. She was born from a relationship between the cheerful young woman in this series and an Australian man.

It felt both frightening and fascinating at the same time. I wanted to stay and experience it, but I also wanted to get out as fast as possible. I wanted to capture it photographically, yet I needed to save battery life. I wanted to be, and I wanted to flee.

Ik deel de komende dagen een aantal van mijn broodbak-experimenten. Ik ben weliswaar een professionele fotograaf van o.a. brood, bakkers en bakkerijen, maar een absolute beginner als het om brood bakken gaat. Toch wil ik graag eigen zuurdesembrood bakken en met dit recept ging dat héél goed!

We gaan een zuurdesem starter maken! Als je broodbakboeken of het internet raadpleegt zul je een heleboel recepten en manieren tegenkomen en die van mij zal vast niet de beste zijn. Maar het werkt, het is eenvoudig én het is leuk om te doen! Het zuurdesembrood zelf bakken volgt in een volgende post.

I was wondering: when you have finished blooming, do you lose your beauty or is that the moment when your real beauty manifests itself?