Talented art directors

Without an art director, there's no concept. An art director is on set to oversee the shoot, knowing exactly what needs to happen and ensuring that the set meets the requirements of the concept. They're great at bringing your client's vision to life, paying attention to the details and finishing touches. This way, you as the photographer or client can focus on what you do best, while developing a unique and never-seen-before concept and result together. Check out the work of these amazing art directors.

A creative art director is an important member of the visual team.

Cleo Scheulderman

With years of experience in the interior world, Cleo Scheulderman is a fantastic art director and inspiring interior stylist from Amsterdam. She does set design for productions including vtwonen and Urban Nature Culture. We've been fortunate to have her visit us at The Loft multiple times. Her concepts always leave you longing for more, and her approaches are consistently original.

Her work for Urban Nature Culture s/s '23:

Inspiration from the spring / summer collection of Urban Nature Culture by art director Cleo Scheulderman
Studio:The Loft Photo credits: Jeroen van der Spek

Judith Dekker 

As an interior designer and stylist, Judith was the art director for the creative concept of the Vandyck bedding campaign in The Loft in 2022. With her strong vision for atmosphere, Judith is able to style each shot perfectly, down to the details. Check out Judith's work in the blog about the Vandyck bedding campaign lookbook.

Her work for Vandyck:

Campaign photography interior setting by photographer James Stokes for Vandyck bedding
Studio: The Loft Photo credits: James Stokes
Interior photography styled setting by interior photographer James Stokes for Vandyck
Studio:The Loft Photo credits: James Stokes

The Best Art Directors for Interiors & Products

Marlies Does

Marlies has been working as a freelance stylist for years with passion and dedication, unleashing her creative energy on various brands and magazines. Whether creating engaging content for companies and home magazines, realising DIY productions, or providing a tasteful food production for your brand or magazine, Marlies is on standby.

With a penchant for large-scale projects, she is also enthusiastic about her role as a set dresser, setting the perfect atmosphere for films and commercials. Turning your ideas into an innovative concept and bringing it to life, that's where Marlies' strength lies.

Her work for Yumeko:

Studio:The Loft Photo credits: Yumeko
Sfeerimpressie van The Playground met Edith Scharloo voor art director bij Atelier Oost Amsterdam
Studio:The Loft Foto: Edith Scharloo

Yvet van Riek

Yvet is a true jack-of-all-trades: she not only works as an interior stylist for the dBodhi brand, but also as an all-round creative and graphic designer. She has already visited our studio several times, and can therefore be called a true insider. For years, she was the interior stylist for Eigen Huis & Tuin, and she also did a lot of creative work for other programmes. For example, for Koffietijd, The Voice and The Voice Kids.

Her love for interior design is currently expressed in the campaigns of dBodhi: a beautiful interior design brand with roots in Indonesia and a sustainable philosophy. In these images, Yvet manages to perfectly capture the essence of the brand each time, with a focus on natural materials.

Yvet's work for dBodhi:

Studio: The Playground Foto: dBodhi
Studio: The Playground Foto: dBodhi

The best art directors for fashion and campaigns

Edith Scharloo

As a fashion and interior enthusiast, Edith knows every corner of the studios. She consistently manages to create refreshing concepts for the campaign shoots of Atelier Oost Amsterdam. Edith leads the campaign shoots for Atelier Oost Amsterdam. With her extensive experience in creative direction, she brings a unique vision to the photo studio and ensures that each shoot captures the essence of the brand. Her work in the photo studio demonstrates her ability to seamlessly combine artistic and commercial appeal. The collaboration between Edith Scharloo and Atelier Oost Amsterdam promises a visually stunning and memorable outcome.

Her work for Atelier Oost Amsterdam:

Sfeerimpressie van het werk van Edith Scharloo art direction in The Playground bij Atelier Oost Amsterdam
Studio: The Playground
Sfeerimpressie van het werk van Edith Scharloo art direction in The Playground bij Atelier Oost Amsterdam
Studio:The Playground

Put your team together

Yes, you've found your art director. Looking for a fantastic photographer? Check out our blog about our favorite interior photographers to find a good match. Our network of creatives is very extensive. 

Is the team complete and can't you wait to start your shoot at Atelier Oost Amsterdam? Book your shoot now in one of our photo studios.