I'm Isa de Jong, a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller based in Rotterdam. I explore social issues through collaborative portraiture, combining photography with interviews, illustrations and handwritten notes to create intimate, long-term projects. I work across photography, editorial work, and social media, blending documentary research with design to give voice to the people I photograph. I'm enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary collaborations and sharing reflective, personal stories.…

Isa de Jong

I'm Isa de Jong, a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller based in Rotterdam. I explore social issues through collaborative portraiture, combining photography with interviews, illustrations and handwritten notes to create intimate, long-term projects. I work across photography, editorial work, and social media, blending documentary research with design to give voice to the people I photograph. I'm enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary collaborations and sharing reflective, personal stories.…

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I’m Isa de Jong, a photographer and multidisciplinary storyteller based in Rotterdam. I explore social issues through collaborative portraiture, combining photography with interviews, illustrations and handwritten notes to create intimate, long-term projects. I work across photography, editorial work, and social media, blending documentary research with design to give voice to the people I photograph. I’m enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary collaborations and sharing reflective, personal stories.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at SUSAN BIJL (Web)
February 28, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editorial and copywriting support with social media management for SUSAN BIJL's web presence.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at SUSAN BIJL
February 28, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at Nieuwe Instituut (Web)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Editorial and copywriting support with social media management; contributed to web content and communications for the Nieuwe Instituut.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager (Web) at SUSAN BIJL (Web)
February 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editorial content, copywriting & social media management for SUSAN BIJL's online presence.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager (Web) at Nieuwe Instituut
February 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for online editorial content, copywriting and social media management.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at SUSAN BIJL (Web)
February 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editorial and copywriting for web; social media management; content strategy.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at Nieuwe Instituut (Web)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Editorial and copywriting for web; social media management and related content; collaboration with team to develop online presence and storytelling.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at Nieuwe Instituut
February 1, 2022 - Present
Web editorialist, copywriter & social media manager responsible for digital content, storytelling and online engagement.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at SUSAN BIJL (Web)
February 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Editorialist, copywriter and social media manager for SUSAN BIJL's web presence, crafting content and online campaigns.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at Nieuwe Instituut (Web)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Editorialist, copywriter and social media manager for Nieuwe Instituut's web outlets; developing editorial content and online communications.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at SUSAN BIJL (Web)
February 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Creative editorial content, copywriting and social media management for SUSAN BIJL's Web platform.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at Nieuwe Instituut (Web)
February 1, 2022 - Present
Responsible for editorial content, copywriting and social media management for the Nieuwe Instituut's Web channel.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at SUSAN BIJL (Web)
February 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Drafted web editorial content, wrote copy, and managed social media presence.
Photography, (image) editor, copywriter + styling at Brabantia
December 31, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography, image editing, copywriting and styling support for Brabantia campaigns.
Photography, (image) editor, copywriter + styling at QUOOKER
December 31, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography work with image editing, copywriting and styling contributions for QUOOKER projects.
Photography, (image) Editor, Copywriter + Styling at Brabantia
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography, image editing, copywriting and styling for product campaigns.
Photography, (image) Editor, Copywriter + Styling at QUOOKER
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography, image editing, copywriting and styling for product and editorial shoots.
Photography, (image) Editor, Copywriter & Styling at Brabantia
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography, image editing, copywriting and styling for brand content.
Photography, (image) Editor, Copywriter & Styling at QUOOKER
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography direction, image editing, copywriting and styling for product content.
Image Editor, Copywriter & Styling at Brabantia
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography, Image Editor, Copywriter & Styling at QUOOKER
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography Editor, Copywriter & Styling at Brabantia
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography editor, copywriter and styling for Brabantia campaigns; responsible for image assets.
Photography Editor, Copywriter & Styling at QUOOKER
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography editor, copywriter and styling for product shoots and campaigns.
Photography, (Image) Editor, Copywriter + Styling at Brabantia
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography, image editing, copywriting and styling for campaigns and product visuals.
Photography, (Image) Editor, Copywriter + Styling at QUOOKER
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photographic styling, image editing and copywriting for product shoots and marketing materials.
Photography, (image) Editor, Copywriter & Styling at Brabantia
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography support, image editing, copywriting and styling for product campaigns.
Photography, (image) Editor, Copywriter & Styling at QUOOKER
January 1, 2021 - October 14, 2025
Photography direction, image editing, copywriting and styling for campaigns.
Image Editor & Copywriter & Social Media Manager at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden magazine
December 31, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorial and copywriting work, image editing, and social media management for LINDA. brand and LINDA.meiden.
Editorialist, Copywriter & (Image) Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 31, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorial and copywriting responsibilities with image editing for VARA-GIDS on the web platform.
Editorialist, Copywriter & Image Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 31, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorialist, Copywriter & (Image) Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorial content, copywriting and image editing for VARA-GIDS online.
Editorialist, Copywriter & (Image) Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorial content creation; copywriting; image editing for magazine web platform.
Editorialist, Copywriter & (Image) Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorialist, copywriter and image editor for VARA-GIDS web platform, coordinating editorial content and visual assets.
Editorialist, Copywriter & (Image) Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Managed editorial content, copywriting and image editing for VARA-GIDS web presence.
Editorialist, Copywriter & (Image) Editor at BNNVARA (VARA-GIDS) (Web)
May 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Created editorial content, edited images, and produced copy for VARA-GIDS web presence.
Editor & Copywriter (Image) + Social Media Manager at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden magazine
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editorial work, image editing, copywriting and social media management for LINDA. platforms.
Image Editor & Copywriter at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden magazine
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Image editing, copywriting and social media management for magazine online presence.
Image Editor, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Image Editor, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden magazine
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Image Editor, copywriter and social media manager for LINDA. and LINDA.meiden magazines.
Editor, Copywriter, Social Media Manager at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden magazine
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Editor and copywriter for LINDA. and LINDA.meiden, handling image curation and social media.
Image Editor, Copywriter & Social Media Manager at LINDA. + LINDA.meiden magazine
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Edited images, wrote copy, and managed social media content for LINDA brand.
Freelance photographer, (Image) editor & copywriter at Self-employed
July 31, 2019 - Present
Freelance photographic work complemented by image editing and copywriting for various clients in Rotterdam.
Freelance Photographer, Image Editor & Copywriter at Freelance
July 31, 2019 - Present
Independent photography, image editing and copywriting services for various clients.
Freelance Photographer, (Image) Editor & Copywriter at Rotterdam (Freelance)
July 31, 2019 - Present
Freelance photography, image editing and copywriting for various clients.
Freelance Photographer, Image Editor & Copywriter at Freelance
July 31, 2019 - Present
Freelance Photographer, Image Editor & Copywriter at Freelance
July 31, 2019 - Present
Freelance photographer, image editor and copywriter, collaborating with Rotterdam-based clients.
Freelance Photographer, Image Editor & Copywriter at Rotterdam (Self-employed)
July 31, 2019 - Present
Freelance photography, image editing and copywriting work for various clients.
Freelance Photographer, Image Editor & Copywriter at Self-employed
July 31, 2019 - Present
Freelance photography, image editing and copywriting for various clients; managed projects end-to-end.
Research Internship - Immersive Storytelling at Minor AVANS
March 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Research in immersive storytelling methods and projects.
Research Internship in Immersive Storytelling at AVANS
March 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Image editor & copywriting internship at LINDA.magazine
February 28, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Edited magazine images, supported copywriting, and contributed to editorial and social media tasks across LINDA. Collaborated with editors to ensure visual storytelling aligned with editorial voice.
Image Editor & Copywriting Intern at LINDA.magazine
February 28, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Image Editor & Copywriting Internship at LINDA.magazine
February 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Internship focusing on image editing and copywriting for magazine production.
Image Editor & Copywriting Internship at LINDA.magazine
February 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Image editing and copywriting internship; hands-on experience in editorial production.
Image Editor & Copywriter (Internship) at LINDA.magazine
February 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Image editor & copywriting internship.
Image Editor & Copywriting Internship at LINDA.magazine
February 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Image editing and copywriting internship.
Image Editor & Copywriter Intern at LINDA.magazine
February 1, 2019 - October 14, 2025
Edited images and wrote copy for the magazine; supported editorial tasks and contributed to story development.
Photography + storytelling internship at Magnum Photos
September 30, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Photography and storytelling internship working on long-term collaborative portrait projects with Jim Goldberg; conducted field interviews and post-production for documentary storytelling.
Photography & Storytelling Internship at Magnum Photos - Jim Goldberg
September 30, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Photography + storytelling Internship at Magnum Photos - Jim Goldberg
September 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Photography and storytelling internship exploring documentary practice.
Photography + Storytelling Internship at Magnum Photos - Jim Goldberg
September 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Photography and storytelling internship focusing on documentary interview techniques.
Photography + Storytelling Internship at Magnum Photos - Jim Goldberg
September 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Photography and storytelling internship collaborating on long-form projects.
Photography + storytelling Internship at Magnum Photos - Jim Goldberg
September 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Photography and storytelling internship focusing on collaborative portraiture and interviews.
Photography + Storytelling Intern at Magnum Photos
September 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Contributed to photography assignments and storytelling projects; assisted with interviews and editing processes.
Research in Immersive Storytelling (Internship) at Avans
August 1, 2018 - October 14, 2025
Research in immersive storytelling as part of a university program.

Education

Bachelor of Photography and Design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propaedeutic year at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Orientation Course at AKV | St. Joost
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Photography and Design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propedeutic year at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Orientation Course - YOUNG @Joost at AKV | St.Joost
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Minor AVANS Research in Immersive Storytelling at Avans University of Applied Sciences
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Bachelor of Photography and Design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propaedeutic Year at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Orientation Course - YOUNG @Joost at AKV | St. Joost
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of photography and design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propaedeutic year at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Orientation Course - YOUNG @Joost at AKV | St.Joost
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Photography and Design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propaedeutic Year at AKV | St.Joost
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Orientation Course - YOUNG @Joost at AKV | St.Joost
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Minor in Research in Immersive Storytelling at AVANS University of Applied Sciences
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Bachelor of Photography and Design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propaedeutic Year at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Orientation Course - YOUNG @Joost at AKV | St. Joost
March 1, 2015 - March 1, 2015
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Bachelor of Photography and Design at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Propaedeutic year at AKV | St. Joost
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Orientation Course - YOUNG @Joost at AKV | St.Joost
March 1, 2015 - October 14, 2025
HAVO at Gertrudis College
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Mondriaan Fund grant
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
O&O CBK grant
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
FOTODOK Talent Embassy
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Mondriaan Fund Artist Start
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
CBK Rotterdam PPR Work contribution
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Cultuur Verbindt Roosendaal Makers Fund
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Kunstloc Brabant Impulsgelden
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
O&O CBK
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
FOTODOK Talent Embassy
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Mondriaan Fund Artist Start
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
CBK Rotterdam PPR Work contribution
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Cultuur Verbindt Roosendaal Makers Fund
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Kunstloc Brabant Impulsgelden
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
O&O CBK
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
FOTODOK Talent Embassy
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Mondriaan Fund - Artist Start
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
CBK Rotterdam PPR Work contribution
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Cultuur Verbindt Roosendaal Makers Fund
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Kunstloc Brabant Impulsgelden
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
O&O CBK
January 1, 2024 - October 14, 2025
FOTODOK Talent Embassy
January 1, 2023 - October 14, 2025
Mondriaan Fund Artist Start
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
CBK Rotterdam PPR
January 1, 2022 - October 14, 2025
Cultuur Verbindt Roosendaal Makers Fund
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
Kunstloc Brabant Impulsgelden
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
20X20 Zilveren Camera, Storytelling
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025
20X20 Dutch National Portrait Gallery Portfolio
January 1, 2020 - October 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Retail, Other

Skills

Experience Level