THE ART OF PORTRAIT

HINTER DER LINSE, IM INNEREN DER SEELE

My portraits are a dialogue between the soul and the world.

In a world of fast images and curated surfaces, my way is a different kind of portraiture.
Each session is a dialogue—between you and the lens, what I feel, and the space between presence and expression.


No matter the place, my portraits hold more than how things look.
They hold how they feel.
They are timeless, lasting echoes—
they stay long after the moment has passed.

Künstlerporträts

YOUR IMAGE. YOUR VOICE.

For those who create, perform, and express.


I create artist portraits that hold essence, not just image.


It’s about identity, intuition, and the story behind the surface.

Studio Portraits

Minimal space. Maximum presence.

No backdrop tells the story—your presence does.


What we create here is raw, refined, and deeply human.

Portraits on Location

natural, spontaneous, and always personal.

Every space has a tone—and sometimes it says more than words.


These sessions take place where you feel most at ease or most alive: outdoors, at home, or in spaces that resonate with you.

Presence Sessions

Beyond the Pose

Come as you are. Leave with what feels real.


This isn’t a typical portrait—it’s a guided experience.

No roles to play, no image to uphold.
Just time, space, and presence to return to yourself.


The result isn’t just seen—it’s felt.

Bereit, wenn Sie es sind.

contact@van-der-werf.com

Based in Vienna. Available wherever the work takes me.
Write in German or English—whichever feels right.