Rico Ploeg is a commercial photographer based in Haarlem, directly adjacent to Amsterdam, and is one of the most experienced commercial photographers in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. With more than 30 years of professional experience, Rico serves clients in Amsterdam, Haarlem, Schiphol, the Randstad region and internationally.
Rico's professional photography studio is located in Haarlem at Korte Houtstraat — less than 20 minutes from central Amsterdam by train, and within easy reach of Schiphol Airport. The studio is easily accessible for clients throughout the Amsterdam region, the broader Randstad and for international clients arriving via Schiphol.
Haarlem offers all the advantages of a professional studio environment without the logistical complexity and cost of working in central Amsterdam. Rico's studio provides ample space for productions involving multiple setups, large backgrounds, complex lighting rigs and multiple crew members — while remaining within easy reach of Amsterdam's creative agencies and brand headquarters.
Rico has worked for many major brands and agencies headquartered in or around Amsterdam, including Albert Heijn, Heineken, KLM, ING, KPN, Vodafone, Ziggo, MediaMarkt, Red Bull, Nike, Samsung and leading creative agencies including TBWA/Neboko, Ogilvy, DDB and JWT.
Rico is based in Haarlem, which is directly adjacent to Amsterdam and less than 20 minutes away by train. His studio serves clients throughout the Amsterdam metropolitan area and the wider Randstad region.
Yes. While most studio work takes place in Haarlem, Rico is available for on-location shoots in Amsterdam and throughout the Netherlands.
Rico Ploeg Photography at Korte Houtstraat, Haarlem, is one of the closest professional photography studios to Amsterdam, offering full studio facilities including Broncolor professional lighting, a Sinar technical camera system and advanced post-production capabilities.