Portrait nominee

A Tribute to Childhood Dreams

Children grow up with fairytales and a wild imagination.
They see things through different glasses.
Through research of what they want to become one day if anything would be possible, they gave me answers that adults would never think of. Children get their inspiration out of fairytales, stories and tv shows and they truly believe in living without limitations towards the future.
A Grown up world with no restrictions, no rules, just fun. They love to do whatever they want and breaking habits and traditions.
It reminds me of how hopeful we all ones were and how we need to go back to our inner child more, to find out what really makes us happier.
Dream our little dreams again and make the world a place of hopes and joy.

My name is Saene-Esmée, I'm a Dutch Photographer, graduated at the Fine Art Academy Maastricht Photography.
I specialize in children's photography and working in the fashion industry for multiple kids brands.
Within my Personal work I always distinctively try to show some of my dreamy vision and the serenity of a child with a nostalgic look at childhood.
I'm drawn into the magic that comes from childhood dreams. But also instinctively concerned about diversity and equality in growing up in a multi cultural world. I like to let my portraits speak in these matters.


Series:

"Dream a little Dream"

2nd Place: People - Children
Neutral Density Awards 2019
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NOMINEE: Portrait 
Fine Art Photography Awards 2020


"Unknown Garden"

2nd Place Winner:  People         
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019 

Gold Winner:  People - Portrait                      
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2019
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Honorable Mention: People - Children
International Photography Awards 2019
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Honorable Mention: People - Children       
Neutral Density Awards 2019
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NOMINEE: Portrait 
Fine Art Photography Awards 2020


"A Cry for Love"

Bronze Winner:  "Hope" People - Portrait                
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2020
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Honorable Mention:  People - Children                
Tokyo International Foto Awards 2020
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