Still Life & Creative Product Photography.

Minimal compositions of light, balance and atmosphere.

Transforming everyday products into objects of desire.

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Welcome to my world, where photography is my language. I am a dedicated still-life photographer who genuinely enjoys spending time in my studio, working with a wide and diverse range of subjects. My studio photography is focused on precision, careful composition, and light to bring each image to life. Besides my studio work, I do love to go outside and find the beauty in everyday objects.

A minimalist ceramic pitcher with a handle, placed on a white pedestal against a dark gradient background.
an abstract image of a lens with special engraving shown in the shadow on a bright orange and grey background
thomas van schaik worked together with Layla Arthur on a studio image of her paper cuttings.
flowers in a bottle in a high contrast blue blocked surrounding.
Paintbrushes with colorful paint drips, set against pastel-colored blocks and background.
Paintbrushes with red and blue paint are placed on pastel-colored cubes against a dark red background.
thomas van schaik photograph of coffee beans being roasted, dark image with highlight on the coffee beans
thomas van schaik photography shot this photograph for Eigen Fabrikaat and Kiosk a coffee latte in a take away cup with oat milk and a croissant on the side in the morning light.
a studio shot for Stox energy socks with fluorescent stripes moving in a dark studio several colours pink and green
thomas van schaik photographed tableware in a dark and moody studio setting
A sailing ship photographed on a empty lake, with a red sail, autumn light