Welcome to my new web site, developed as an introduction to my work as a photographer. It presents the two fields I specialize in: the photography of objects of art (paintings, prints, sculptures), and reporting on travels and landscapes. All of my work is digital, film does not come into play any more.
In 1986 I graduated from the Dutch “Fotovakschool” (photography college), with a specialization in reporting. Shortly afterwards I founded a company: “Rob de Koter Nautische Fotografie” (nautical photography). My work was centered on inland shipping, at first in Germany, mostly along the Rhine and its tributaries, later on in all of Europe, and even in Canada. Over the years the depiction of river cruises became more important. Also, I spent more and more time photographing landscapes.
My work gained a certain recognition as it was published in magazines that are related to the shipping world and its organizations. I also published two books about inland shipping, in 1996 and 1999 (Dutch titles).
Shipping as a subject could not solely provide a sound basis for a company as a photographer, so I started a new course. I acquired a digital photo studio, and started honing my skills in photographing paintings, prints and three-dimensional objects. Reporting on river cruises is also part of my work, besides that I am a passionate landscape photographer. This change of direction was confirmed with the change of company name to “Rob de Koter Photography”.
This web site should give an idea of my work, both current and former, showing numerous examples. I hope you‘ll enjoy exploring the site.
In case of any questions related to my work, don’t hesitate to contact me.
