Art with a Heartbeat

Carlies Mol is an Amsterdam based fine art photographer, making minimalistic, powerful compositions with the human life as the central element.

Every fine art photo is a timeless, visual story made of real-life moments around the world, without modelling or artificial intelligence.

Carlies Mol

After years of working as a nurse in mental health care, Carlies Mol turned her understanding of human emotion into a visual practice. That same sensitivity now flows into her photography. She creates fine art photos that honour the presence and dignity of people in everyday life.

Each photograph shows a real moment, carefully composed with feeling and attention.

Carlies’ work invites you to slow down, reflect, and connect. More than just beautiful images, her photos offer a gentle reminder of what it means to be human.

On a Personal Note

  • The Design

    ‘Through years of practice, I’ve developed a signature style of photography—rooted in minimalism.

    Each photo is calm and thoughtful, leaving space to take the photo in in your own way.

    I believe in the subtle strength of design that doesn’t demand attention, but earns it.’

  • The Process

    ‘Every photograph is made by me, alone.

    I walk for hours with my camera—often through ordinary places, without a plan. I step into a kind of creative stillness, letting the world passing by.

    Sometimes, days or even weeks go by without a single photo with the potential of an art photo. Other times, I’m able to make two good ones in one afternoon.

    I worked as a nurse in mental health care for many years. That shaped how I see people. It taught me to notice the human in people, in all kind of places, circumstances & cultures. It defines my style of art photography.’

  • The Equipment

    ‘The most important equipment are my eyes. It’s not the camera that creates the image, it’s how I see things, and how I feel.

    I strongly believe that art comes from how we nourish our soul and stay open to what moves us.

    I use a small, unobtrusive camera—just enough to capture the moment without interrupting the scene. Most of the time, a use a standard lens.’


The Art

Each photograph is made by Carlies Mol, and captured at various locations worldwide. Every moment is authentic—no models, no artificial intelligence, and no manipulations. What you see are genuine, real-life moments, carefully composed and illuminated with a deep focus on storytelling and natural beauty.

All works are available as limited edition fine art prints, each accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity.

Printed on museum-quality Hahnemühle paper, every photo is mounted on aluminum and presented in a refined wooden box frame—leaving a subtle space between the image and the frame for a clean, floating effect and ready-to-hang.

Expositions & Publications

2024

  • Genesis part of the IPA official selection & honourable mention

2024

  • ‘Breakpoint’ nominated in category Street Photography, 10th Fine Art Photo Awards

2021

  • ‘Disconnected’ is the Editor’s Pick in Kiekie Magazine nr 33

2025

  • Mick’s Art Gallery, April/July, Emmen, The Netherlands

2024

  • Nocknock Art Fair, Oct/Nov, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2024

  • exposition Alliance Française, January, The Hague, The Netherlands

2023

  • exposition kunstroute Tholen, April, Tholen, The Netherlands

2022

  • exposition World Trade Center, January, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2021

  • exposition Podium Mozaïek, May & June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

2020

  • exposition De Balie, January, Amsterdam, The Netherlands