Hans de Kort

Hans de Kort positions himself as a specialist in corporate portraits from his daylight skylight studio in Hilversum. What he offers is not standard corporate photography but a handcrafted approach to the business portrait: attention to presence, character and the beauty of imperfection. His trademark is the “painting with light” principle — a blend of technical mastery and visual simplicity that works for directors, professionals and anyone seeking a distinctive corporate portrait. Why choose Hans for your corporate portraits? He works with historical techniques (wet-plate collodion: tintype and ambrotype) alongside classical portrait making. This approach produces imagery that stands out in a world full of digital profile photos: real, tangible portraits with a strong, present quality. The long exposure times and manual processing require focus from both photographer and sitter — resulting in portraits where personality and calm are visible. For corporate uses such as LinkedIn, management profiles or staff portraits, that intensity translates into images that communicate trust and authority. How does Hans work with corporate clients? Sessions take place in his quiet skylight studio in Hilversum — conveniently reachable by train and car. A corporate portrait session is a careful process: an introduction, preparation in the studio and the shared experience of the manual development process in the darkroom. Clients find the session is more than just a photo; it is a moment of reflection and presentation. Hans uses, among other tools, a brass Petzval lens and traditional methods of pouring, exposing, developing and varnishing — each portrait becomes irreplaceable. As a visual artist with many years of experience and a love of craft, Hans also offers complementary options such as handmade prints (platinum-palladium, salt prints) and team introductions to the process through workshops. For companies wishing to invest in a lasting, distinctive corporate portrait, Hans provides a rare combination of craftsmanship, composure and artistic vision — delivered directly from Hilversum. Call or email to arrange an intake meeting; Hans is happy to discuss how his handcrafted corporate portraits can enhance your professional profile.