About Me

Welcome to my world of photography. I am Martijn Jebbink, a Netherlands-born photographer now based in the vibrant city of Rome.

For me, photography is all about connecting to the world around me, following a sense of wonder and learning with joy.

I grew up in a small town, surrounded by an impressive forest. In that environment I developed my own way of looking at the world. At first, I didn’t see my own place in it, it just seemed odd to me. I couldn’t connect. However, as I grew older, I developed a keen eye for composition, both in social settings and the natural world, and learned to see light in the darkness. I was fortunate to meet many wonderful people who guided me in finding my path, helping me grow into a sense of place and belonging.

I have always been intuitive and curious, and I continue to view people and things with a sense of wonder. To me, photography is about nurturing that curiosity and constantly discovering new things.

I enjoy creating photos that evoke questions or a sense of mystery—fragments of a little story, with ample space for your imagination. As you'll see, I have a fondness for skies filled with clouds, and for some reason, birds often appear in my photos, seemingly out of nowhere. And of course, there are people too, not as the centerpieces of the universe (I don’t believe we are) but as silhouettes, immersed in a larger context. By now, you probably have a sense of my dreamy, romantic nature.

When you see my work, I hope you too will feel a sense of connection, of belonging in this world, enjoying the light of life.

Wishing you a wonderful day.