ABOUT ME
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Born in 1981 in The Hague, Netherlands, I developed a deep passion for photography at a young age. What began with a Nikon D3000 evolved into a journey of visual discovery with the Nikon D750. My creative horizon expanded further when I bought my first GoPro and began exploring videography.

In 2014, I discovered a new world beneath the surface of the water. After earning my Open Water Diver certification, I advanced to become an SSI Divemaster Instructor, SSI Public Safety Diver Instructor, CMAS 2* Instructor, and React Right Instructor. Today, I focus entirely on underwater photography and videography, capturing the magical world of the ocean with my Olympus TG-7 and GoPro 13 Black.

In addition to my love for diving and photography, I am also the founder of the All Stars Diving Foundation. Inspired by my own experiences as a former police officer with the National Police in the Netherlands with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this foundation uses diving as a tool for psychological stabilization for first responders dealing with PTSD and other traumas. Diving provided me with the peace and balance I sought, and now I share that experience by guiding others on their own underwater journeys.

Whether I’m diving in the Aegean Sea or working with the foundation, my life revolves around discovering new depths – both in nature and within ourselves. Welcome to my journey!

Throughout my years as a diving professional, I’ve had the opportunity to earn various specialized qualifications, each serving a distinct purpose in my role as an instructor. As a Snorkel Instructor, I focus on introducing individuals to the basics of underwater exploration using minimal equipment, helping them feel safe and confident while snorkeling. On the other hand, my certification as a Divemaster Instructor allows me to guide divers through their training, mentor them, and prepare aspiring professionals for their own journey toward becoming Divemasters. This role blends leadership skills with an extensive understanding of dive safety and supervision.

One of my more specialized certifications is as a Classified Diving Instructor, which enables me to train divers with disabilities or special needs. In this capacity, I adapt diving techniques to ensure that everyone, regardless of physical limitations, can safely and enjoyably experience the underwater world. Additionally, my qualification as a Public Safety Diving Instructor involves teaching divers how to conduct search, rescue, and recovery missions underwater. This requires extensive knowledge of emergency protocols, and techniques designed for challenging environments.

As a Scuba Explorer Instructor, I introduce young divers to the underwater world through safe, fun, and engaging programs. This certification allows me to guide children and teenagers as they explore marine life and learn essential dive skills, fostering their curiosity while ensuring a safe and enjoyable first diving experience. Lastly, my certification as a React Right Instructor allows me to train others in emergency first response, equipping them with the skills necessary to handle both underwater and on-land emergencies. This aspect of my work emphasizes the importance of preparedness and rapid response in critical situations.

Together, these qualifications reflect the depth and diversity of my experience in the diving world, allowing me to offer a broad range of training and guidance to divers at every level.

As an experienced diving instructor, I am qualified to teach a wide range of SSI specialties that allow divers to expand their skills and knowledge. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of specific techniques or explore new aspects of the underwater world, these specialties offer tailored training to enhance your diving experience. Below is an overview of the specialties I am authorized to teach, each designed to help you become a more confident and versatile diver.

  • Perfect Buoyancy
  • Navigation
  • Enriched Air Nitrox
  • Stress & Rescue
  • Deep Diving
  • Dry Suit Diving
  • Photo & Video
  • Night & Limited Visibility
  • Recreational Cavern & Cenote Diving
  • Search & Recovery
  • Boat Diving
  • Decompression Diving
  • Science Of Diving
  • Gas Blender Nitrox/ Trimix
  • Waves, Tides & Currents
  • Computer Diving
  • Altitude Diving
  • Wreck Diving
  • Advanced Wreck Diving
  • Public Safety Diving
  • Classified Diving
  • Marine Ecology
  • Sea Turtle Ecology
  • Dive Guide
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