In his photography David Olsthoorn captures the hidden secret of everyday life and quietly whispers it to the viewer through his photographs. A seemingly mundane scene opens its once sleepy eyes and blinks its hidden magic back at him through his camera lens. The world smiles for a brief second and David manages to spot this fleeting moment, capturing the perfection that is usually so carefully tucked away in everyday life.

David has been a freelance photographer for years, with his main passions aimed towards wedding and surfing photography. Looking at both, his ability to find the love and passion in any scene is clearly evident. Love is often referred to as a force of nature and David manages to depict this emotion in his stunning photographs whether they are of a raging sea or a couple madly in love.

Looking at his photographs of the sea evokes emotions of freedom, of power, of the amazing force of the waves. The joy of surfing is mixed with the exhilarating experience of the competition as David captures the inspiring talent and passion of these surfers. The danger of the sea is ever present, powerful emotions linger in his striking photography, while the quiet confidence of the pictures lulls the onlooker into seeing only the beauty of such a scene.

His wedding photography takes a much more serene and beautiful approach, while still capturing the quiet passion and deep love in the scene. David has a keen eye for finding the perfect back drop for his couples to be photographed in, the stunning calm settings make sure that the couple is the main focus on their special day and captures a moment that they are sure to remember for a lifetime. The kiss may last a brief second but David manages to preserve its beauty and make it last for eternity in his photography.