Photographer
& Art Director
Hi there! I’m Jantina Talsma — a freelance music and portrait photographer, art director based in The Netherlands, working between the UK and The Netherlands. I specialize in colourful, cinematic imagery, editorial storytelling, shaped by authenticity and designed to captivate. Authentic visual storytelling that helps modern brands, musicians, and individuals stand out.
With over 14 years of experience in photography, art direction, and a background in graphic design, I have had the privilege of working internationally, capturing music tours across Europe, designing cinematic album covers, and collaborating with brands to create compelling editorial campaigns.
Struggling to bring all the pieces of a shoot together? I’m all about the details! The small, often unnoticed moments that transform a shoot from good to extraordinary. I believe your photos should be bold, authentic, and full of energy designed to POP, connect, and elevate your brand. My approach is collaborative and client-focused. I value every partnership and aim to provide a smooth and fun experience from booking to shooting to asset delivery.
Selected clients include:
MTV Music Television, Universal Music, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Judy Blank, MEAU, Island Records, Blanks, Hannah Mae, Jet van der Steen, Eurosonic Noorderslag, Kuuma Sauna, Young Capital, GH+O, CTM Entertainment, Cloud9 Music, Biosilk, Esthrz the Label, Gwen van Poorten (MET Z’N ALLEN the academy), G2K Brand Design Agency, House of Useless, and many more.
My goal? to create visuals that not only meet but exceed your expectations, helping your brand make a strong, lasting impact.
It’s an honor to be trusted with photography, whether for a grand event or a small, intimate moment at home. Together, we’ll craft something timeless, vibrant, and truly unforgettable.
I can’t wait to connect! Send me an email with all the details about your project, event, or ideas – the more, the better! jantinatalsma@gmail.com
FRAMES THAT FEEL LIKE A MEMORY CELEBRATING MILESTONES MY STORY ADVENTURE POSSIBILITIES MAGIC A NEW BEGINNING JOY
Struggling to bring all the pieces of a shoot together?
NO WORRIES, I'VE GOT YOUR BACK!
Whether it's clothing, books, or an album: sometimes something needs to be sold, and you do that best with striking visuals. I enjoy collaborating with clients to translate their brand and ideas into photography that resonates with the target audience.
I’m available for: campaigns, editorial and commercial photography, press packages, album artwork, music & tour documentaries (photo & video).
JUDY BLANK (ARTIST)
Jantina, as a photographer and art director, has played an enormous role in my development as a solo artist. Through her creative eye and professional approach, I have been able to find my path in branding, color usage, style, and art direction.
Her photos have literally created a new connection with a younger audience. She knows exactly how to strengthen your visual identity so that it aligns with who you are as an artist and what your music conveys. Thanks to her, I not only feel confident during shoots but also have complete trust that my music is visually supported by images that truly represent who I am, 100%. She is highly recommended for any artist ready to step into the 2.0 version of themselves.
BLANKS / Simon de Wit (ARTIST)
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Jantina multiple times over the past few years, and it’s always been an amazing experience. She knows exactly how to bring my vision to life. Jantina is always open to exploring new ideas to capture the perfect shot. She’s also easy to work with, making every session feel effortless and enjoyable.
My clients sharing their stories and experiences
MEAU (ARTIST)
Jantina takes the most beautiful photos ever and is super nice to work with. A really wonderful person with lots of ideas and talent!!
DAAN GROOTEN (KUUMA SAUNA)
We’ve done three shoots with Jantina for our Nordic Sauna business and love working with her. She is passionate, creative, authentic, and a lot of fun to collaborate with. Her great photographic eye captures light, the environment, and small details beautifully. She works in a structured way and fully immerses herself in the experience of our product. All these words aside, the images truly speak for themselves.
SJOERD VRIESEMA (TALENT COACH)
Working with Jantina is a real pleasure. In our collaboration for Hit the North, she presented a talented group of musicians with an art direction toolbox, showing them how to visually represent their brand identity by implementing core elements that are reflected in every visual expression.
Her experience has helped artists learn to better communicate and collaborate with visual artists. The responses from those present were extremely positive and indicated that Jantina’s masterclass came at exactly the right time.
BENTE HOUT (PROJECT MANAGER)
Jantina has often taken photos of bands (both live, press, and tour photos) that participated in the international exchange program of which I am the project leader. I know her as someone with a sense of style and a very strong vision when it comes to imagery.
PHOTOGRAPHER & ART DIRECTOR TRAVELING WORLDWIDE
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