My passport reads ‘Marijn Engels’. I was born and raised in The Netherlands as the last of three children in a teacher’s family. At home, we were stimulated to observe, explore, create and reflect. Photography asks for all of it. My sisters and I all chose their future in the creative industry and went to national Art Academies in Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. I have lived in Amsterdam since 1999.

Interested in my professional background? Read my curriculum vitae on LinkedIn.
Interested in the Sidewalk Adventures website background? Read the ‘About’ page.
Interested in my private life? Yes, you don’t find me on Facebook and yes, I do not express my feelings in 140 characters. But you can meet me trough hospitality networks Couchsurfing or BeWelcome.