Cinematic, high-quality photography for organisations and institutions investing in leadership trust, visibility and visual storytelling.

Ilya van Marle. Director of Photography (DoP) and portrait photographer telling stories through portraits. Crafting high-quality, narrative-driven photography for executives, leadership teams, and organizations investing in human connection and professional presence.

“Narrative, cinematic portraiture doesn’t just show a face. It tells a story. It stirs emotion, opens the heart, and unlocks empathy. When people feel, they remember. They trust. They act. Think of it like the difference between a movie screenshot and a passport photo. Both show what you look like, but only one makes people want to know more about you.” - Ilya van Marle

Patrick van Luijk. Patrick is the founder of BioCheck, a reintegration and vitality centre that focuses, among other things, on sustainable and rapid recovery from burnout and chronic fatigue.
“I've always had a quiet fascination with how images work as a strategic tool. Images transform abstract goals and visions into tangible, emotionally powerful, and visually powerful moments that anchor and reinforce the strategic message. It's all ab
A woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a khaki satin shirt, and small hoop earrings, smiling subtly against a dark background.
Two women with short dark hair wearing pink lingerie and white knee-high boots, standing next to each other in a room with a deep red wall, a water cooler, and an iron with an ironing board in the background.
A vintage-style living room with a chandelier, ornate wallpaper, and framed portraits on the wall. A family of four, including two children and two adults, are engaging in playing cards or a game on the floor, with one girl in a black dress dancing o
Portrait of Arjan Ederveen, Dutch actor and comedian, with a playful glint in his eyes and an expressive, slightly mischievous smile. His relaxed posture and animated facial features suggest a blend of wit, theatrical flair, and warm eccentricity.
Portrait of Kofi Annan by Ilya van Marle, former UN Secretary-General, depicted with a calm and wise expression. His thoughtful gaze and gentle smile reflect decades of diplomatic leadership and a lifelong commitment to peace and human dignity.
An elderly man with white hair, wearing a gray striped shirt and brown vest, sitting at a wooden table reading a document in a room with wood-paneled walls and a stone fireplace. There is a clock on the wall, a lamp, a coat rack with jackets, and a b
Advertisement photography for SharePeople. The Netherlands. Four colleagues in a lively office space celebrate together, surrounded by a burst of colorful confetti. They laugh, cheer, and gesture enthusiastically, with party decorations.
Police woman sitting on a bench in a locker room, holding a shirt, with locker, water bottle, and boots nearby.
Portrait of Epke Zonderland, Dutch Olympic gymnast, captured with a composed yet determined expression. His athletic build and confident posture reflectHe is holding a long, crumpled piece of white cloth or paper, with gloves on the floor beside him.
A man in a black suit bends over a dollhouse in a hotel lobby. A woman in a red dress with black heels and tights holds a black purse and walks past the reception desk. Two women work at computers behind the desk, while another man in dark clothing t
A group of children and adults gathered outdoors, with some dressed in summer clothes and hats, looking at a woman with glasses and a straw hat holding a tablet. The scene appears to be a social gathering or celebration in a yard with trees in the ba
Black-and-white photo of a middle-aged man with glasses, wearing a zip-up jacket, standing against a concrete wall with holes, holding his chin thoughtfully.

In today’s changing world, organisations and institutions need to show trust, openness, and inclusivity not just in words, but through people’s stories and visuals.

I’m Ilya van Marle, a portrait photographer and Director of Photography (DoP) based in the Netherlands, working internationally with organisations and institutions to craft engaging, human-centered storytelling with cinematic, high-quality portraits that reflect leadership, excellence, and human connection.