MORE ABOUT ME
I’ve done a lot, I’m doing even more, and there’s still so much I want to explore. My life is full, fun, creative, and often packed with applications and writing,
so I’ve gathered everything here in one place. If you're curious about what that includes, you’ve landed on the right page.
Let’s collaborate, make a difference, and create something meaningful. I choose the art of exchange over the rat race.
Let’s have a chat, about connection, experience, food, lodging, anything that feeds the soul. I’m open-minded, and I hope you are too.
Photography is my main focus, but I’ve explored different roles and picked up a range of creative skills along the way. If you're curious, just ask, if it feels right,
I might be able to help with other parts of the creative process too. I’m open to where things flow.
THINGS I'VE DONE
2022 - NOW / ILSE IONA | Freelance photographer / Allround creative | 3 years / International
EXHIBITION
2023 / IADE | Exposição de Fotografia / Licenciatura em Fotografia e Cultura Visual / Lisbon (Portugal)
2024 / LADIES FRIST! | Hiphop mini conference / Leeuwarden (NL)
2024 / PAFFF | International Performing Arts Festival / Leeuwarden (NL)
EDUCATION
2022 – 2023 / VISUAL CULTURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY | Minor / IADE / Lisbon (Portugal)
2019 – 2024 / COMMUNICATION AND MULTIMEDIA DESIGN | NHLStenden / Bachelor of science / Leeuwarden (NL)
VOLUNTARY/TRADE JOBS
2024 / Host / Waitress / Permaculture helper | 1,5 month / Köllerod, Sweden
2024 / House - / Petsitting / Farming / Permaculture helper | 1 month / Levice, Italy
2024 / Permaculture helper / Social media - / Re-branding assistent | 1 month / Roccaverano, Italy
2024 / Dog shelter helper | 1 month / Sofia, Bulgaria
2024 / House - / Petsitting | 2 weeks / Izvorovo, Bulgaria
2024 / Artist in Residence | 1 month / Svetlina, Bulgaria
2024 / Petsitting | 1 week / Istanbul, Turkey
2024 / Host / Kitchen helper / Hostel worker | 2 weeks / Cappadocia, Turkey
2024 / House - / Petsitting | 1 week / Athens, Greece
2024 / House - / Petsitting | 1 week / Faro, Portugal
2025 / House - / Petsitting | 3 months / Alozaina, Spain
2025 / Social media - / Re-branding assistent / Photographer / Content Creator in Residence | 1 week / Alozaina, Spain
2025 / Permaculture helper / Gardener / Artist in Residence | 1 month / Alozaina, Spain
2025 / House - / Petsitting | 1 month / Etoy, Switzerland
JOBS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
2023 / LAKE WOOZOO Music production studio | Content creator / Art Director / Allround creative | 1 year / Leeuwarden (NL)
2022 / DAYS FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY | Production Assistent / BTS Photographer / Stylist Assistent / Light Assistent | 1 year / Groningen, Amsterdam (NL)
2022 / G2K CREATIVE AGENCY | Junior, Graphic Designer / Production Assistent | 1 year / Groningen, Amsterdam (NL)
2021 / LEEUWARDER STUDENTENKRANT | Photographer / Columnist / Writer | 3 years / Leeuwarden (NL)
JOBS IN HOSPITALITY/(HEALTH)CARE
2020 / MEDISCH CENTRUM LEEUWARDEN | Host / Facility Employee | 4 years / Leeuwarden (NL)
2022 / DAILY HUSTLE | Host / Festival worker / Bartender / Waitress | 2 years / Friesland (NL)
2019 / DE BURGEMEESTER VAN NAPELS | Host / Waitress / Bartender | 4 years / Leeuwarden (NL)
2021 / GGD FRYSLAN / Host | 1 year / Leeuwarden (NL)
2019 / VEILIGHEIDSREGIO FRIESLAND | Administrative assistant | 1 year / Leeuwarden (NL)
2018 / DE GROTE KEIZER | Host / Waitress / Bartender / Receptionist | 1 year / Leeuwarden (NL)
2015 / FRUITBAR SIS | Waitress / Kitchen-help | 1,5 years / Leeuwarden (NL)
2014 / NANNY | 5 years / Leeuwarden (NL)