Reinier Snijders - Fine Art Photographer

Reinier Snijders | Working with Natural Light

About Me

Since 2015, I have been travelling the world with my camera, a Sony A7rV, in search of the decisive moment. The moment when light, composition and atmosphere come together in a single frame. That pursuit has taken me from the canyons of Utah and the skylines of New York and Chicago, to the canals of Amsterdam, the highlands of Scotland and the streets of Tokyo.

My photography is defined by a love of natural light, the blue hour before sunrise, the golden warmth of late afternoon, the drama of an approaching storm. I look for the quiet, the monumental and the unexpected. Images that don’t just document a place, but capture the feeling of being there.

All my prints are available on canvas, acrylic, metal and HD metal, produced to museum quality. Each print is an invitation to bring that feeling into your home or office.

Recognition & Awards

My work has been recognized internationally:

  • Drone Photo Awards 2025, Nominated
  • IPA, International Photography Awards, Honorable Mention
  • ND Awards 2021, 3rd Place and Bronze Star (Special, Night Photography), plus two Honorable Mentions (Architecture, Buildings and Cityscapes)
  • ND Awards 2024, 3rd Place and Bronze Star (Special, Drone Photography) and Honorable Mention (Architecture, Buildings)
  • MIFA, Moscow International Foto Awards, Honorable Mention
  • TIFA, Tokyo International Foto Awards, Honorable Mention
  • reFocus Awards, Honorable Mention (Fine Art)
  • Featured by Flickr, twice selected for Flickr’s editorial features
MIFA
2021 ND
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2024

Equipment

I shoot with a Sony A7rV paired with a range of prime and zoom lenses. For aerial photography I use a DJI drone. My editing workflow is built around Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, with a strong focus on preserving the natural mood and light of each scene.

Find My Work Online

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