After writing about Dutch stylist/textile designer Marieke van Proosdij yesterday, I heard from her and she told me that photographer John Dummer shot the rooms in her home so of course I had to check out this other amazing talent from the Netherlands. I’d not heard of him before so I was surprised and pleased to come across his portfolio and I know that you’ll enjoy browsing it today as well.
Food, stills, people, travel, interiors… it’s all there and each photo captivates and draws you in. I’m drawn to a photographer who can present what is real but also give you an element of fantasy and help you to flex your imagination of what also could be. John’s photos do this so, so well. It’s really an art.
I’ve chosen these 6 images to share with you (please click on them to enlarge for details) because all have a real mood to them that feels cozy and welcoming but not styled to absolute perfection, there is a casual elegance here that feels lived in and loved. The tea and blankets, the worn hardwood floors, wallpaper that doesn’t continue over the door or onto the rest of the wall (love this!), and those transom windows… I dream of having transom windows in the house that exists in my mind…
Do you recall when I shared with you the bed & breakfast, Bed of Flowers, owned by Floriene Bosch, also in the Netherlands near the border of Germany? Well that amazing B&B was photographed by John too.
Stunning!
(images: john dummer photography)
Tags: photography
October 7th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Wow!
How nice to see that you are blogging about some Dutch people.
I didn’t even know about them, while I’m from the Netherlands!
Just love this blog!
- Charlotte
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October 7th, 2009 at 4:49 am
Very nice, the work of my collega’s, i am working a lot with John Dummer and Marieke van Proosdij, maybe you will look at my site too!
October 7th, 2009 at 5:01 am
When I look at these beautiful pictures I just want to jump into them and drink this cup tea while I’m nestle down in that lovely armchair.
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October 7th, 2009 at 5:04 am
Yvonne – Don’t laugh but I was JUST on your site and sending you an email because I want to interview you and feature your work here as well. Stay tuned… You’ll have an email from me later on today!
October 7th, 2009 at 6:18 am
I recently painted my house white. I love white walls. They gives me a feeling of canvas ready to be decorated. This post gave me a lot of ideas. I simply adore that desk lamp. Want it!
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October 7th, 2009 at 8:10 am
I agree with Owl Barn, white walls can really open up a small space, they add a sense of creative freedom also. The idea of a blank canvas describes this so well.
Good quality pics john =).
Like it =D.
October 7th, 2009 at 8:43 am
True, it is nice how this isn’t styled to perfection. I can just imagine that I was the one sitting in that cozy white armchair!
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October 7th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Great photos. I love that living room shot, it’s given me some good design ideas, especially the walls and rug.
October 7th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
Really like the dining room photo and the painting on the wall.
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October 7th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Great photographs. I love the one with the black walls with the white. I don;t usually like dark walls but this room looks cozy.
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October 21st, 2009 at 1:01 pm
beautiful!
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August 18th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Definitely cozy, comfortable and real!
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