• JEROEN STEL WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER

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WHO AM I

JEROEN STEL (1974) IS AN AWARD WINNING WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER BASED IN THE NETHERLANDS.
BEST KNOWN FOR HIS WORK DOCUMENTING THE FAMILY LIFE OF KINGFISHERS. HE HAS UNDERTAKEN COMMISSIONS AND LED
INSTRUCTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS AND WORKSHOPS
IN EVERY CORNER OF THE GLOBE.

HIS PHOTOGRAPHS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS ALL OVER THE WORLD AND HIS WORK IS CURRENTLY REPRESENTED BY: RSPB IMAGES, GETTY IMAGES, NHPA, IMAGE REPUBLIC, BIRDIMAGENCY, KINA AND BUITEN BEELD.

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NOTE: FOR AN OVERVIEW OF MY WORK IN COLOR PLEASE CHECK THE *PORTFOLIO* SECTION ON THIS WEBSITE

PORTFOLIO

CLICK ON THE DIVERSE GALLERIES BELOW TO VIEW SOME OF MY RECENT WORK.



WHAT OUR HAPPY CUSTOMERS SAY

  • "I have been on several of Jeroen's workshops amongst wich the Texel Photo Tour, the regular Group Workshop, the 1:1 Tuition workshop on Tree Frogs and a very lovely Photo Tour to Southern France. Everytime i had a wonderful time.
    He knows how to make stunning images and explains in detail how they are made. He is familiair with the subjects, knows the best possible locations and last but not least he is geat company."

    - Jeanette Schenk / Amstelveen / NL -
  • "A workshop with Jeroen is always well prepaired because you only have one goal; to come home with stunning images. And that's why it is very educational because besides being thought on technical issues you will also learn about the species you are photographing.
    When we get back home we look back on the workshops with joy and are very pleased about the results we have achieved and the memories that where created.
    We will certainly join him again!."

    - Rini & Grace Lamboo / Harderwijk / NL -
  • "I came in to contact with Jeroen around 2009 and joined him on a Kingfisher 1:1 Tuition Workshop. His knowledge of both the species and the technology to photograph them was refreshing to experience.
    Since that time i have been on several of his workshops and he has never failed me.
    I can certainly recommend his workshops to anyone starting out or experienced amateur.
    It's never too late to learn."

    - Nicolas Goossens / Antwerpen / BE -
  • "After seeying Jeroen's work on his website and several international forums i decided to have Jeroen host a weekend filled with interesting workshops for myself and a friend.
    He picked us up from the airport and after an informal briefing in a local restaurant we headed out the next morning.
    He delivered us Kingfishers, Roe Deer, Wild Boar, Red Foxes and more importantly a vast amount of knowledge for wich we are very grateful to him."

    - John McDunn / Norfolk / UK -
  • "I joined Jeroen on a weekend workshop to the UK to photograph Birds of Prey.
    He is very pleasant company and knows how to explain all aspects of (wildlife) photography very well.
    We had some fantastic opportunities during the weekend photographing diverse Owls and Birds of Prey and everything was taken care of perfectly.
    Would i advise others to join him on his Photo Tours or Workshops.....Certainly!!"

    - Gerrit Neefkens / Amsterdam / NL -



WORKSHOPS



WE CAN TAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY TO THE NEXT LEVEL. OUR WORKSHOPS AND PHOTOTOURS ARE HANDS- ON AND INCLUDE CANDID DISCUSSIONS AND IN-FIELD TRAINING. EXPAND YOUR VISION AT THE BEST POSSIBLE LOCATIONS.

  • GROUP WORKSHOPS

  • A low cost, but high value
  • opportunity to enhance
  • your photography skills
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  • 1:1 TUITION

  • Private in-field training
  • to get to know your subjects
  • learn to work on projects
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  • PHOTO TOURS

  • Inspirational photograpy
  • the best wildlife locations
  • and always a great time!
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  • DIGITAL 1:1

  • Post processing made easy
  • from basic level to advanced
  • become a photoshop pro
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MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

BRIEFLY ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER...

Jeroen Stel (1974) A renowned Nature & Wildlife photographer from The Netherlands who has long had a deep interest in wildlife and the beauty of nature. Jeroen has been working as a professional free-lance wildlife photographer for many years and has been awarded several national and international prizes during his career. He has a great passion for both Macro and Bird- photography. Jeroen uses Canon digital SLR cameras and lenses ranging from 12mm to 600mm in focal length.

Dedicated to sharing his photography skills with others, Jeroen is a sympathetic and attentive teacher during his Nature & Wildlife Photography workshops.

Besides the workshops Jeroen is also active as founder/moderator for his highly recommended www.wildpixels.nl website. An educational forum for nature photographers around the globe. If you are interested in participating in one of our workshops or if you would like to receive more information please browse the workshop section or contact Jeroen.

We hope to see you back soon on this website, on one of our educational workshops or perhaps out in the field. And keep your eyes open to all the beautifull things mother nature provides us with every day!

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JEROEN STEL

Nature & Wildlife Photographer

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EXCITING PHOTO TOURS

JOIN US NOW ON THE BEST POSSIBLE LOCATIONS FOR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

SEALS/DEER
Full weekend private sessions/ UK
2nd - 5th of January 2015

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  • RAPTORS
    Full weekend private sessions/ UK
    21st - 24th of August 2014

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  • S. AFRICA
    16 days private sessions
    21st - 24th of August 2014

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  • AUSTRALIA
    21 days private sessions
    21st Nov - 8th Dec 2014

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  • N. ITALY
    Full week private sessions
    17th - 1st of July 2014

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  • S. FRANCE
    Full week private sessions
    29th Sept - 6th Okt 2014

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  • POLAND
    Full weekend private sessions
    20th - 22nd of June 2014

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  • TEXEL
    Full weekend private sessions
    24th - 27th of April 2014

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                              For a detailed initary of each trip please click on the * Learn More button below the photo tour of your choice.






    JOIN US ON OUR GROUP WORKSHOPS

    Join internationally renowned nature & wildlife photographer Jeroen Stel on his group workshops and you'll experience a whole new world that's just waiting to be discovered.

    Our regular nature & wildlife photography workshops generally begin around 10.00 hours the morning of the scheduled day at a nature reserve in Harmelen (between Woerden and Utrecht NL). Approximately one-half day of formal instruction will occur in a classroom setting (unless noted otherwise in the specific workshop description), with a break for lunch and early afternoon spent critiquing the participants' images that they brought with them. We generally limit our workshops to no more than eight to ten participants so that everyone receives a significant amount of one-on-one attention. After the one-half day in the classroom, the remainder of each workshop is spent in the field, over the camera.

    Jeroen will most often have his camera in the field and set up images. We do that to give you, the participant, the opportunity to see what the instructor would be picking from the particular location to shoot and how he would compose it. With our cameras,and resultant in-camera meters, in the field, it also helps assure that the participants are getting the proper exposures. However, Jeroen is there to help the participants as much as possible. Your instructor will look through everyone's cameras as often as possible and talk to individuals and to the group as needed to assure a learning experience. The workshop ends around 16.30 hours but everyone is free to stay at the nature reserve where the workshop is being hosted untill sunset.

    The cost for the 2014 Regular Group Workshops is: € 95,00.- p.p including lunch, snacks, coffee and tea.




    Dates for the 2014 Group Workshops are:.....................................scroll down *


    *15 February 2014:........................................................Book this workshop now

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    *19 July 2014:.................................................................Book this workshop now

    *23 August 2014:...........................................................Book this workshop now

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    *18 Oktober 2014:.........................................................Book this workshop now

    *22 November 2014:.....................................................Book this workshop now

    *20 December 2014:.....................................................Book this workshop now

    Join internationally renowned nature & wildlife photographer Jeroen Stel on his theme based group workshops and you'll experience a whole new world that's just waiting to be discovered.

    Our theme-based nature & wildlife photography workshops generally begin around 09.00 hours the morning of the scheduled day at the nature reserve of choice. Approximately one hour of formal instruction will occur in the field (unless noted otherwise in the specific workshop description), with time for a camera and equippement introduction. We generally limit our workshops to no more than eight to ten participants so that everyone receives a significant amount of one-on-one attention. After the technical instruction in the field, the remainder of each workshop is spent in the field on the specific theme(s).

    Jeroen will most often have his camera in the field and set up images. We do that to give you, the participant, the opportunity to see what the instructor would be picking from the particular location to shoot and how he would compose it. With our cameras,and resultant in-camera meters, in the field, it also helps assure that the participants are getting the proper exposures. However, Jeroen is there to help the participants as much as possible. Your instructor will look through everyone's cameras as often as possible and talk to individuals and to the group as needed to assure a learning experience. The workshop ends around 13.30 hours but everyone is free to stay at the nature reserve where the workshop is being hosted untill sunset.

    The cost for the 2014 Theme-Based Group Workshops is: € 65,00.- p.p including cake, coffee and tea.




    Dates for the 2014 Theme-Based Group Workshops are:............scroll down *


    *15 March 2014: Foxes and Deer at the AWD............Book this workshop now

    *05 April 2014: Nature Park Lelystad and the OVP....Book this workshop now

    *31 May 2014: Macro Masterclass..............................Book this workshop now

    *21 June 2014: Macro Masterclass..............................Book this workshop now

    *26 July 2014: Roe Deer Rut.........................................Book this workshop now

    *30 August 2014: Macro Masterclass..........................Book this workshop now

    *20 September 2014: Red Deer Rut............................Book this workshop now

    *11 Oktober 2014: Red Deer Rut Germany................Book this workshop now

    *15 November 2014: N.P. Lelystad and the OVP.......Book this workshop now

    *20 December 2014: Foxes and Deer at the AWD.....Book this workshop now

    Besides hosting his own workshops Jeroen Stel is also regularly engaged in hosting workshops for third parties. As such you will be offered exactly the same experience and knowledge as on his own workshops.

    The workshops hosted for third parties will generally begin around 09.00 hours the morning of the scheduled day at the location of choice by the hosting third party. Approximately one hour of formal instruction will occur in the field or at our hosts location (unless noted otherwise in the specific workshop description), with time for a camera and equippement introduction. We generally limit our workshops for others to no more than eight to twelve participants so that everyone receives a significant amount of one-on-one attention. After the technical instruction in the field, the remainder of each workshop is spent in the field on the specific theme(s) or subject.

    Jeroen will most often have his camera in the field and set up images. We do that to give you, the participant, the opportunity to see what the instructor would be picking from the particular location to shoot and how he would compose it. With our cameras,and resultant in-camera meters, in the field, it also helps assure that the participants are getting the proper exposures. However, Jeroen is there to help the participants as much as possible. Your instructor will look through everyone's cameras as often as possible and talk to individuals and to the group as needed to assure a learning experience. For more information on these workshops it is best to check the website of the specific workshop provider, as often these workshops are booked through them.

    The cost for the 2014 Third Party Group Workshops is estimated between
    € 59,00.- and 95,00.- p.p including cake, coffee and tea (sometimes Lunch) depending on the hosting third party.




    Dates for the 2014 workshops for others are:...............................scroll down *


    *22 Februari 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Workshop......Book this workshop now

    *01 March 2014: Lecture at Macro Pixperience.........Book this workshop now

    *29 March 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Workshop..........Book this workshop now

    *12 April 2014: Roe Deer-Natuurfotoworkshop.nl....Book this workshop now

    *19 April 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Workshop.............Book this workshop now

    *12 July 2014: Roe Deer-Natuurfotoworkshop.nl......Book this workshop now

    *27 September 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Workshop..Book this workshop now

    *14 Oktober 2014: Lecture at VNF-Nijmegen.............Book this workshop now

    *25 Oktober 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Workshop.......Book this workshop now

    *29 November 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Workshop..Book this workshop now

    *11 December 2014: Orchideeenhoeve Avond.........Book this workshop now



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    1:1 TUITION WORKSHOPS

    LEARN TO WORK LIKE A PRO OUT IN THE FIELD

    RED FOXES
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • KINGFISHERS
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • ROE DEER
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • TREE FROGS
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • RED DEER
    1 Day Private Session

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  • SQUIRRELS
    1 Day Private Session

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  • MACRO
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • CRANES
    1 Day Private Session

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  • W.T-EAGLES
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • DUCKSHOP
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • BITTERNS
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • TEXEL
    1 Day Private Session

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  • W. HORSES
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • B.REEDLINGS
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • PASSERINES
    1/2 Day Private Session

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  • SHOREBIRDS
    1 Day Private Session

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  • ENHANCE YOUR DIGITAL WORKFLOW

    Having trouble with your Digital workflow..??............................. No Worries..!!
    Jeroen can help you as he is a trained Adobe Photoshop Specialist, and has been working with the program for many years.

    He will guide you through all the (for a photographer) important aspects of your RAW development program and your editing in Adobe Photoshop. Digital workflow has become one of the most important parts of digital photography nowadays. In the days of film you just took your filmrol to the lab and had them make the best of it whilst now we can do all the magic ourselfs.
    This workshop is not meant for learning all sorts of graphical trics in photoshop but is solely designed for photographers who are looking for a smooth and quick workflow enabling them to enhance their images in the right manner.
    Here's what the workshop is all about:.........................................scroll down *


    *Getting the most out of the digital image, discussing file formats, camera   settings, understanding the histogram and tonal range.

    *Understanding the editing process, what makes a good wildlife image,   identifying missed/bad images, learning to use the garbage can.

    *Introduction to ACR (Adobe Photoshop) RAW Converter (or Lightroom   wichever is preferred).

    *Diverse sharpening techniques.

    *Developing Tools: Crop, white balance, exposure, highlight recovery, colour   balance, contrast, tone curve, clone tool, etc, etc.

    *Develop Actions: Synchronising develop actions.

    *Working with Layers, Masks and Luminoscity and Saturation Masks.

    *Creating borders and signature.

    *Discussing problems encountered during working with Adobe Photoshop.

    The cost for this 1:1 Digital Workflow Workshop is € 250.- euro (ex. 21% VAT) including software, plug-ins and personal training. Price is excluded travel costs or other expenses. For information please contact me at: info@jeroenstel.com or give me a call at: 0031-(0)-6-50458723

    Ofcourse you can also book this workshop right now by e-mailing the preferred dates and mention "Digital" through the Booking Form on this website.




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    HOW TO BOOK A WORKSHOP

    To make a booking with us you just simply fill in the form on the left and make sure to fill in all the boxes and then click on the "SEND BOOKING FORM" button.

    Bookings made out to Jeroen Stel will always be handled a.s.a.p.
    Every attempt is made to respond within 24 hours but due to
    the fact that Jeroen Stel is often traveling abroad or Nationally
    this is not at all times possible for wich we apologize.
    Your patience is highly appreciated.

    By booking a workshop with us you acknowledge to have agreed
    with the terms and conditions as mentioned
    in this document *

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    TERMS AND CONDITIONS

                                                                          OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE:

    Please read these Terms & Conditions carefully before booking any of our wildlife photography tours or workshops!

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    A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total cost is required for all our Photo Tours (including the ones hosted by Jeroen Stel and co-hosted by any other photographers) and a deposit of € 100,00 is required for the 1:1 Tuition Workshops at the time of booking and must be sent with the completed booking form. The receipt of a deposit does not imply acceptance of a booking. A confirmation will be emailed or posted together with our bank details and it is not until we confirm acceptance of the booking in this manner that a contract comes into existence between us. For the regular Group Workshops no deposit is required.

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    The balance of the monies is due no later than 4 weeks prior to the start of the workshop. If you are booking within 4 weeks of the start date of the workshop, please send the payment in full. Should this payment fail to reach us by the date specified in our confirmation, we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled and retain the deposit.

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    Any cancellation by the client must be made in writing. Your deposit and the balance once paid are not refundable. Only in the case of severe illness or parting of close family members we will refund the deposit. This is to be judged by Jeroen Stel only. It is your responsibility to take out travel insurance to cover this eventuality.

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    We reserve the right to cancel any workshop. Should a cancellation become necessary, you will then have the choice of accepting the cancellation, taking an alternative workshop or withdrawing from the contract and accepting a refund of all monies paid to us.

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    In the event of the specified tutor being unable to attend due to illness or other circumstances beyond our control, another workshop leader will be provided. If this is not possible, then the workshop will be cancelled and the provisions of clause 4 will come into effect.

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    We reserve the right to change any of the prices, dates, service or other particulars of our workshops at any time before we enter into contract with you. If there is any change during contract we will notify you and you will have a period of 10 working days to agree with the new changes. If we receive no reaction from you within the 10 working days the changes will be considered as accepted.

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    If you have special dietary or other requests, you should inform us of these at the time of booking. We will advise the relevant supplier of your requirements, but we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met, and will have no liability to you if such requests are not met.

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    The type of workshops we offer require flexibility and must allow for alternatives. For this reason the outline itinerary and workshop description must be taken as an indication of what may take place on the workshop, and not as a contractual obligation on the part of the company.

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    We do not accept responsibility or liability for death, bodily injury or illness caused to the client or any other person included on the booking form, unless arising from the negligent act and/or omission of the part of the company. Any claims shall be subject to Dutch law in respect of any question of liability or quantum, and all proceedings shall be within the exclusive domain of the Dutch courts.

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    The client must communicate any perceived failure of the course or workshop to us whilst on the course, thus giving the company the opportunity of achieving a satisfactory solution. Should this not be possible for any reason, your complaint must be made in 1writing to us within 28 days after the finish date of the course.

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    It is a term of the contract between us that you will obtain the appropriate travel insurance cover before you set out on the workshop. The insurance must cover the loss, expenses and damages arising from, including but not limited to, the cancellation of the workshop (whether in whole or in part), personal accident and injury, medical and repatriation costs, loss of baggage and personal money and belongings and flight cancellations and delays.

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    By sending us the filled out booking form or booking per e-mail, you are agreeing to accept all the above conditions. The person who signs the booking form does so on behalf of all the individuals included on it, so that all are bound by the booking conditions.

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    These Terms and conditions apply to all Jeroen Stel Nature & Wildlife Photography workshops including the ones co-hosted with other photographers. In the case of a co-hosted workshop the Terms & Conditions of both that particular photographer or organisation and these Terms & Conditions apply to the contract. Make sure you have read and understood all Terms & Conditions of all parties included prior to booking.

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    Insurance Indemnity:


    Jeroen Stel Nature & Wildlife Photography can not be held responsible for any loss or damage to personal items, or for personal accident or injury: all activities are entered into at your own risk. As such it is a fundamental condition of all our workshops, Photo-tour/holidays that your own personal travelinsurance is in place, covering cancellation and curtailment, medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation), personal accident, injury and death in addition to loss of/damage to luggage and possessions, personal possessions and flight cancellations/delays.
    By sending us the filled out booking form or booking per e-mail you acknowledge that Jeroen Stel Nature & Wildlife Photography has taken all reasonable steps to safeguard its liability in this respect.
    If you have any questions concerning these Terms & Conditions or about our wildlife photography trips or workshops please contact us at:

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    PRINTS


    For prints we handle the following prices and specifications:

    • PAPER

    • €100,00

      20x30cm
    • 40x60cm: €125,00
    • 50x70cm: €135,00
    • 60x80cm: €140,00
    • 70x100cm: €175,00
    • CANVAS

    • €110,00

      20x30cm
    • 40x60cm: €135,00
    • 50x70cm: €145,00
    • 60x80cm: €150,00
    • 70x100cm: €175,00
    • DI-BOND

    • €125,00

      20x30cm
    • 40x60cm: €145,00
    • 50x75cm: €165,00
    • 60x80cm: €175,00
    • 75x100cm: €200,00


    For orders, other sizes or specifications please contact






    For our latest book scroll down below or click here*










    BOOKS

    Natuur is om de Hoek (Nature is around the corner) is our latest book wich was published in April 2013 and is currently being sold in Dutch bookstores and through online retailers.
    The book is a tribute to nature and wildlife close to home (The Netherlands) and with the book an effort is made to make people more aware of the beauty wich surrounds us and needs to be protected. The cost for this book is
    € 19,95.- excluding € 6,75.- shipping cost (for international orders please contact me for estimated shipping costs). For those who wish to have a signed copy of the book, please note "SIGNED" in the "Information Request" box.

    Besides Natuur is om de Hoek we can also ship custom made photobooks.
    For information on these custom made books please
    contact me for pricing.










    NATUUR IS OM DE HOEK - ISBN 9789052108964

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    Inquiries made out to Jeroen Stel will always be handled a.s.a.p.
    Every attempt is made to respond within 24 hours but due to
    the fact that Jeroen Stel is often traveling abroad or Nationally
    this is not at all times possible for wich we apologize.
    Your patience is highly appreciated.



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