Eric van Vuuren is an experienced Photographer & Filmmaker from the Netherlands.
I’m Eric van Vuuren, a photographer, filmmaker and licensed drone pilot based near Rotterdam. Since 2008, I have been creating photography and film for brands, agencies, publishers and media companies in the Netherlands and abroad.
Automotive has been a defining part of my career. I create photography and film for vehicle launches, international press events, brand campaigns and editorial productions. Assignments have taken me from the Australian Outback and Death Valley to the Arctic and the deserts of Dubai, often with demanding conditions and tight schedules. The resulting content is used across cinema, retail, print, television, websites and social media. This has given me a strong understanding of how one production can deliver valuable content for many different platforms and audiences.
Although automotive remains one of my main specialisms, my work extends far beyond cars. I also create branded content, corporate films, interviews, event coverage, product campaigns and content for both long form and social media. I can take a project from the first idea and preproduction through to directing, photography, cinematography, drone operations, editing, colour grading and final delivery. Depending on the scale of the production, I work independently, join an existing team or assemble and lead a crew.
My approach is practical, involved and transparent. I believe good work starts with clear communication, realistic planning and honest agreements about costs, possibilities and expectations. My technical knowledge of cameras, lighting, studio production, audio and postproduction helps me make informed decisions, solve problems quickly and maintain a consistent level of quality throughout the process.
My interest in photography started as a teenager, when I regularly borrowed my parents’ compact camera to experiment with images. That curiosity is still what drives me to keep learning, improving and finding new ways to tell a story. Outside of work, I am a father of two, which has made me value time, trust and good relationships even more. To me, those qualities are just as important to a successful production as the final images.
Clients that I had the pleasure of working with.
Algemeen Dagblad – Aston Martin Netherlands – Audi Netherlands – ANWB – Autoblog – Autovisie – AutoWeek – BMW AG – BMW Netherlands – Canon Europe – CUPRA – De Telegraaf – Ferrari Italy – Ferrari Netherlands – FHM – Fisker Netherlands – -Genesis Netherlands – Jaguar – Kia Netherlands – KONI – Land Rover – LXRY TV – Maserati Northern Europe – McLaren Netherlands – MINI AG – MINI Netherlands – NIO Netherlands – Polestar Netherlands – Porsche Netherlands – PostNL – RICOH – Renault Netherlands – RTL – SEAT Netherlands – Shell – SKODA Netherlands – Stellantis – Voetbal International – Volkswagen Netherlands – Volvo Netherlands.