Kevin Adams

“I honestly just aim to create beautiful images and try to outdo myself every time”

Intercru: Where are you from?

Kevin: I am originally from a small Caribbean island called Curaçao.

Where do you live and work now?

I currently live, work, and study in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

How did you get started in photography?

It was actually my ex who was the one that pushed me into doing photography. She knew it was something I had been wanting to do for a while, but was too afraid to get into. So I owe her one for that, really.

Once we broke up, I used photography as a means to keep myself busy and distracted from the situation, especially since we were still living together at the time. However, it slowly turned into something that I actually really loved doing, so I am currently working on turning it into my full-time business. It’s been a rough process, but I can’t imagine anything better than making a living by doing what I love.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

When it comes to photography, I don’t think I have one specific person that I look up to. There are many very amazing photographers whose work I admire. By studying specific elements of each of their work, I try to blend it all into my own unique style.

How would you define your creative style?

Truthfully, I have no idea. Some people tend to say my work is provocative because of the fact that I shoot predominantly women. But I wouldn’t say that being provocative is the goal of my photography.

I also don’t think my images necessarily have stories behind them, like is often the case. I honestly just aim to create beautiful images and try to outdo myself every time.

Where do you go to look for creative inspiration?

I usually find inspiration by looking at the work of other photographers, watching movies, or just purely listening to music while letting my imagination run wild.