Few photographers combine traditional technical camera expertise with modern digital imaging and advanced studio lighting. Rico Ploeg is a technical photographer based in Haarlem near Amsterdam, specializing in high-speed photography, macro photography, ultra-high-resolution imaging and complex commercial photography assignments.
With more than 25 years of professional experience, Rico works with a Sinar technical camera system and an extensive collection of Broncolor lighting equipment, including Para reflectors, Picolite systems, Fresnel spot attachments and specialized light shapers.
Most commercial photographers work with standard DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Rico uses a Sinar technical camera when maximum image quality and precision are required.
Lighting is often the difference between an ordinary image and an exceptional one.
High-speed photography captures events that occur too quickly for the human eye to observe, including liquid splashes, product impacts, scientific imaging and advertising concepts.
Macro photography reveals details invisible to the naked eye. Rico photographs watches, jewelry, electronics, industrial components and scientific subjects with exceptional detail.
Ultra-high-resolution photography is ideal for large format printing, museum displays, technical documentation, fine art reproduction and luxury product advertising.
Rico Ploeg's work has been distributed internationally through major image agencies and published worldwide. His photography combines technical precision with visual impact, making him a preferred choice for companies, publishers and agencies.
A technical photographer specializes in precision imaging where perspective, focus, lighting and image quality are critical.
A Sinar camera provides greater control over perspective, focus and depth of field than conventional camera systems.
High-speed photography captures events that occur in fractions of a second, such as liquid splashes and impact events.
Macro photography records small subjects at high magnification while preserving exceptional detail.
Broncolor is considered one of the world's leading professional lighting systems and offers unmatched consistency and light quality.
Rico Ploeg is based in Haarlem, near Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and works internationally.