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Spotlight Magazine
Studio 13
Amsterdam
From its bright, airy daylight studio to the modern, industrial loft, Studio 13 spaces cater to a variety of needs. Whether you're shooting fashion, wedding photography, business portraits, or anything in between, Studio 13 offers the perfect setting, in its Daylight, Loft, Wet and Limbo studios.
Studio 13 Amsterdam offers versatile, beautifully designed photography spaces and event locations, from bright daylight studios to sleek industrial loft, tailored for creatives and events seeking the perfect backdrop.
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Spotlight Magazine
SPARC
The Netherlands
The moment your brand is remembered — that single spark when it truly resonates, inspires, and converts — defines its presence. SPARC helps clients create those defining moments that leave a lasting impression.
Based in the Netherlands, SPARC is more than a creative and production company. For them, visual storytelling goes beyond beautiful imagery; it’s about crafting narratives that evoke emotion, inspire action, and build genuine connections with audiences. Combining creative vision with strategic commercial insight, SPARC translates brand stories into high-impact visual content designed to elevate awareness and drive measurable growth.
Unafraid to take risks yet grounded in structure and transparency, SPARC manages every stage of production — from concept to completion — allowing clients to focus on the bigger picture.
With a proven background in the automotive sector, the team understands the nuances of the industry. This deep expertise, paired with a strong foundation in automotive marketing, gives SPARC’s clients a distinct competitive edge, helping them strengthen and expand their market position.
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Spotlight Magazine
Hugo Onink
The Netherlands
Colorful, vibrant, and unmistakably bold. Hugo Onink approaches still life photography and motion with his background in industrial design and future in story telling. His imagery celebrates products as objects of desire; playful compositions, daring use of color, and a refined sense of space turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. From sports and lifestyle to tech and everyday essentials, Hugo’s work balances sharp precision with an approachable, human touch.
Working from his Amsterdam studio — a converted school building filled with character — Hugo thrives on collaboration. Whether developing dynamic motion pieces or creating meticulous product stills, he brings together the right creative partners to push ideas further and deliver impactful campaigns for international brands.
If you’re after still life that’s as thoughtful as it is striking, Hugo’s your guy. Let’s create something memorable.
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Spotlight Magazine
Kyla Elaine
The Netherlands
Kyla Elaine is an award-winning, Amsterdam-based photographer specialising in still life, lifestyle and product photography. From concept, to creation, to retouching, Kyla is a perfectionist and doesn’t let any small details slide by. Her hands-on approach, imagination, and technical expertise breathe life and excitement into her subjects. Every time she steps in her studio she loves to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary.
Kyla has won awards for her work from the International Photography Awards, One Eyeland Awards and PX3 Awards.
She has had the pleasure to work with clients such as: adidas, Mr Mavis, Calvin Klein, JBL, Mod Mod Magazine, NIO, KEEO, Tommy Hilfiger, Buddha to Buddha, Rituals, Grown Brilliance, Zerotrillion, Monks, JFK Magazine, Daily Paper, Girav, Loop, Vanmoof, and Zalando.
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Spotlight Magazine
Hugo Onink
The Netherlands
Bold, colourful, and tasty.
Hugo Onink creates photography that excites the senses. Through colour, narrative, and movement, his work captures a happiness you can almost taste. From the crisp refreshment of a beer at sunset to the burst of cracking open an energy drink, Hugo collaborates with his team of stylists to craft images that are polished yet authentic.
Based in Amsterdam, Hugo works out of his former school-turned-studio. He also has extensive experience working collaboratively on video sets, both nationally and internationally.
Looking forward to working together? So is Hugo — get in touch and let’s make it happen!
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Spotlight Magazine
Rosie Van Der Elst
The Netherlands
Rosie van der Elst is a British commercial and editorial photographer based in Amsterdam, specialising in food, lifestyle, and brand storytelling.
With a background in art history and many years in the creative industry, she brings a keen sense for narrative and a refined yet playful style that blends editorial flair with commercial impact. Her work highlights the energy, texture, and personality of each subject—whether capturing a product, a dining experience, or the people behind a brand.
Partnering with agencies, publishers, and brands across industries, Rosie creates high-quality visuals that feel authentic and dynamic. She shoots both on location and in studio, delivering content that supports campaigns, product launches, and brand identities. Her recent clients include Magnum, Hema, KitKat, and 24Kitchen.
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Spotlight Magazine
Butterfly Studio
The Netherlands
Kristine Trofimova is the founder, photographer, and creative director of Butterfly Studio in Amsterdam. She specialises in high-end, story-driven food and product photography, creating bold, original, and wow-worthy visuals that help brands shine across social media, campaigns, packaging, and editorial.
Her recent work includes collaborations with Heinz, Jean Bâton, VacuVin, Van Stapele, and Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, where she combined recipe development, photography, and videography to deliver content that looks as irresistible as it tastes.
Kristine loves diving deep into a brand’s identity to craft images that tell a story and feel unmistakably theirs. Every set is created in-house, from custom props to hand-made backdrops, giving each project a unique, authentic edge. Known for her detail, creativity, and consistency, Kristine captures the true flavor of a brand through recipe videos and full campaign visuals.
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Spotlight Magazine
SPARC
The Netherlands
SPARC understands your world, a world where every detail counts.
That one spark, the moment something truly resonates, inspires and motivates. This feeling, this driving passion, defines SPARC's work. For them, visual storytelling is far more than just creating beautiful images; it's about telling stories that evoke emotions, inspire, and connect.
With a creative vision and strategic commercial insight, SPARC translates brand stories into visual content that resonates with the target audience. They create visual masterpieces that reflect your brand's exclusivity. From clean lines to emotional dept, and always with a clear goal: "Create experiences that increase brand awareness and stimulate business growth".
SPARC isn't afraid to take risks or deviate from the norm - always with a structured and transparent approach. From the initial idea to the final implementation, SPARC manages the entire process, allowing you to focus on other tasks.
SPARC is no newcomer: the company has collaborated with top brands like Lotus, Polestar and BMW and understands the nuances and specificities of the automotive sector. This experience, combined with their commercial background in the automotive sector, offers you a unique advantage.
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Spotlight Magazine
Rene Mesman
The Netherlands
Rene Mesman is a photographer based in Amsterdam, known for his refined eye in food and design photography.
With a portfolio that bridges commercial impact and artistic depth, Rene has collaborated with leading brands such as Adidas, De Bijenkorf, Hema, and McDonald's. His images have been featured in renowned outlets including The New York Times, Elle Decoration, Linda Magazine, MacGuffin, and Volkskrant Magazine. He also contributed to standout publications like 'Lekker Fred' by Freddy Tratlehner and 'Een keuken van de Lage Landen' by Joris Bijdendijk.
Rene brings a tactile, thoughtful quality to everything he shoots—be it food, interiors, or objects. His distinctive visual language, rooted in design, lends a sense of intimacy and depth that resonates with both brands and audiences.
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Spotlight Magazine
Hugo Onink
The Netherlands
"With a vibrant, story-driven style and a love for bold imagery, Hugo loves collaborating with stylists, models, and creative teams to create visuals that are both clear and dynamic, polished yet packed with personality. His studio—set in a former school in Amsterdam—is home base, but his work takes him everywhere from icy Nordic landscapes to sun-soaked shores.
Whether it’s commercial fashion, product, or full-blown campaigns, Hugo brings energy, precision, and a healthy dose of terrible jokes to every shoot.
Looking to create something that stands out? Let’s make it happen."