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My name is Mark Mooibroek, I’m 37 years old and I live in the beautiful town of Emmen (Drenthe) with my wife Ilona and our two daughters: Sherren (15) and Daniek (11). In daily life, I work in secondary education as a system administrator and graphic designer. In my free time, I love picking up my camera to capture special moments. For me, photography is the perfect way to express my creativity and truly unwind. Read more

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My work

Photography, for me, is the perfect balance between creativity and relaxation. Whether it’s the delicate details of a flower, the striking presence of an animal, or a pure and personal portrait — I’m always searching for that one moment that tells a story.

95 photos

Category

Macro

95 photos

A fascinating glimpse into a world often unseen.

117 photos

Category

Portret

117 photos

A glance can say more than a thousand words.

73 photos

Category

Animals

73 photos

Eye to eye with character.

114 photos

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Nature

114 photos

Where light, colour and silence meet.

52 photos

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Landscape

52 photos

Every horizon tells its own story.

Blue Tiger

April 13, 2026

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/60

A fresh start

March 18, 2026

ƒ3,5 ISO400 1/800

Hidden among the crocus

March 18, 2026

ƒ2,8 ISO500 1/500

Spring Gold

February 26, 2026

ƒ5,6 ISO6400 1/1250

Fly Agaric

October 23, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/250

Portrait of Laura

October 10, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO2500 1/500

Damselfly

August 19, 2025

ƒ4,5 ISO200 1/640

Giraffe

July 21, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/1600

Meerkat

July 21, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/1600

Poppy

July 21, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO1600 1/250

Small cabbage white)

July 16, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO320 1/250

Ladybug

June 28, 2025

ƒ3,5 ISO2000 1/640

Fly

June 3, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO500 1/800

Wood anemone

April 5, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/800

African lion Mason

February 14, 2025

ƒ6,3 ISO320 1/800

Owl Butterfly

April 12, 2026

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/250

Calm in color

April 12, 2026

ƒ5 ISO100 1/50

Curious gaze

April 12, 2026

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/250

Ilona

January 3, 2026

ƒ3,5 ISO12800 1/4000

Mycena

December 23, 2025

ƒ4,5 ISO100 1/40

Two Mycenas

December 15, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/60

Mycena

December 15, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/160

Mycena

December 15, 2025

ƒ4,5 ISO2500 1/320

Mycenas

December 15, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/125

The Moon

November 8, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/1600

Group of Mycenas on a Tree Trunk

October 22, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO500 1/400

Helmet Mycena

October 22, 2025

ƒ3,2 ISO100 1/40

Two Tiny Mycenas on a Tree Trunk

October 22, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO3200 1/320

Two Mycenas

October 22, 2025

ƒ3,2 ISO500 1/160

Mycena

October 22, 2025

ƒ4,5 ISO800 1/160

Common Puffball

October 20, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO1600 1/400

Fruit Fly

October 20, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO2500 1/400

Mycena galericulata

October 20, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO1000 1/400

Sulphur tuft

October 18, 2025

ƒ10 ISO1200 1/400

Fly in the Spotlight

October 18, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/400

Birch bolete

October 18, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO1600 1/400

Just a little “bee-siness”

October 9, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO100 1/800

Poppy

August 31, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/250

Hoverfly

August 20, 2025

ƒ5,6 ISO2500 1/200

Brimstone butterfly

August 20, 2025

ƒ2,8 ISO200 1/3200

Work: Photos

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My Gear

Cameras

Canon EOS R5
(Main body)
Canon EOS RP
(Backup body)

Objectives

Canon RF 35mm ƒ/1.8 Macro IS STM
Canon RF 100mm ƒ/2.8L Macro IS USM
(Ideal for macro photography)
Canon RF 70-200mm ƒ/2.8L IS USM

Accessories

Godox Speedlite V860 III
Godox Speedlite TT685 II
Godox X Pro-C II Transmitter
Godox 60x60 Softbox
2x Godox S2 80x80 Softbox + Grid
SMALLRIG RM 03 Macro Photography LED
(Perfect for highlighting macro subjects.)
Godox LED6R Litemons RGB
Westcott 570X X-Drop Backdrop Stand (5' x 12')
Godox 5-in-1 Reflector 110cm
Canon EG-E1 Extension Grip
(With this grip, my camera feels better in the hand and is much more comfortable to use)
Canon RS-60E3 remote control
Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
(With this mount, I can use older EF lenses on a mirrorless camera.)
Urth ND16 (4 Stop) Lens Filter Plus+ 77mm
(Filter that reduces incoming light for longer shutter speeds and more creative photos)
Case Logic Era Large Camera Backpack
(Spacious camera backpack that safely carries my camera, lenses, and accessories)
Peak Design Travel Tripod
(Compact tripod that takes up little space and is ideal for travel and long exposures)
Peak Design Cuff wrist strap
(Compact wrist strap that helps prevent my camera from accidentally slipping out of my hand)
Peak Design Slide camera strap
(Comfortable camera strap that I can comfortably wear around my neck or shoulder while shooting)

Software

Adobe Lightroom
(Using for fast photo editing on iPad)
Adobe Lightroom Classic
(Using for basic photo editing on MacBook)
Adobe Photoshop
(Using for more advance editing on MacBook)

Hardware

iPad Pro M1 12.9" / 512GB
(Using for basic photo editing)
MacBook Pro 16" M3 Pro 36GB / 512GB
(Using for more advance editing)

My Blog

Get inspired by my latest blog posts about photography, macro, nature, techniques and more. Discover the stories behind the images, practical tips to improve your own photos, and personal experiences from the field.

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11 May

Blog

Working Smart in Lightroom Classic

17 min reading time

Whether you are just starting out with photography or have already been using Lightroom Classic for a while: having a fixed workflow really makes a world of difference. It saves time, keeps everything organized and helps you enjoy editing your photos even more.

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17 Jan

Blog

Portrait / Studio Photography

8 min reading time

How do you create a professional portrait with just one light source? I’ll show you step by step how I approach this studio shoot

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Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

24 Oct

Blog

Color and Light: Playing with Atmosphere

6 min reading time

Let light and color tell your story. Discover how to create atmosphere in every photo — from forest light to soft autumn tones.

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05 Oct

Blog

Mastering Sharpness and Focus

4 min reading time

Sharpness starts with control. Discover how to truly master focus and capture images that are razor-sharp down to the finest detail.

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01 Sep

Blog

The Power of Manual Mode

5 min reading time

Manual Mode may seem intimidating, but it actually gives you control. In this blog, learn how and get tips to instantly improve your photography.

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Downloads

Download free Lightroom Classic Presets and Photoshop Brushes below. I’ll be adding new downloads regularly, so feel free to check back from time to time!