STILLNESS

SERIES 02

Subject: Human

Year: 2024

Series: Pers.

Full-bleed editorial portrait of a Northern European / Dutch creative professional in a charcoal-toned minimalist space. Premium lighting, sophisticated and understated mood, using a dark color palette with off-white highlights.
Full-bleed editorial portrait of a Northern European / Dutch creative professional in a charcoal-toned minimalist space. Premium lighting, sophisticated and understated mood, using a dark color palette with off-white highlights.
Stillness is a conceptual exploration of the quietude found within elite performance. It moves beyond the kinetic energy of sports to capture the internal state of the subject—a raw, unposed reflection of character. Through high-contrast lighting, these portraits reveal the human narrative behind the professional facade.

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A vertical, medium-shot portrait of a athlete in a moment of reflection. Minimalist Northern European / Dutch setting, cinematic lighting with a focus on storytelling rather than action. High-end photography with a dark, premium feel.
A vertical, medium-shot portrait of a athlete in a moment of reflection. Minimalist Northern European / Dutch setting, cinematic lighting with a focus on storytelling rather than action. High-end photography with a dark, premium feel.
A minimalist, high-contrast close-up photograph of a Northern European / Dutch athlete's hand resting on a charcoal grey surface. Soft, moody lighting highlights the skin texture and a sense of calm. Premium editorial photography style with deep shadows.
A minimalist, high-contrast close-up photograph of a Northern European / Dutch athlete's hand resting on a charcoal grey surface. Soft, moody lighting highlights the skin texture and a sense of calm. Premium editorial photography style with deep shadows.

This series captures the quiet power of human resolve.

Stripping away the noise to find the essence of a person.

FORM
An atmospheric, storytelling portrait of a Northern European / Dutch subject in a minimalist studio. The composition uses generous whitespace and a dark aesthetic. Soft off-white light catches the side of the face against a charcoal background.
An atmospheric, storytelling portrait of a Northern European / Dutch subject in a minimalist studio. The composition uses generous whitespace and a dark aesthetic. Soft off-white light catches the side of the face against a charcoal background.
A wide, cinematic shot of a minimalist Dutch interior with one central figure standing near a large window. The lighting is soft and grey, emphasizing the charcoal and off-white tones of the room. Premium editorial storytelling photography.
A wide, cinematic shot of a minimalist Dutch interior with one central figure standing near a large window. The lighting is soft and grey, emphasizing the charcoal and off-white tones of the room. Premium editorial storytelling photography.

In the absence of movement, we find the truth of the athlete.

SVEN KOENEMAN
THE NETHERLANDS
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