Curious Collections by Mariëlle Leenders

Concept  | Design | Photography | Research

I’m Mariëlle Leenders (1974), a photographer, concept and product designer, and founder of Curious Collections in Schijndel. Growing up immersed in nature, I developed an early eye for detail, harmony, and beauty. At 18, I set out into the world to explore nature and cultures, a curiosity that still drives my work today.

Since graduating cum laude from the internationally renowned Design Academy Eindhoven (2000), I’ve focused on projects where creativity, nature, and visual communication intersect. My style blends imagination, authenticity, purity, and timeless elegance—always grounded in essence and meaning.

I aim to create images and stories that resonate—works that not only captivate visually but also help brands, organizations, and individuals communicate their story and leave a lasting impression.

At Curious Collections, I oversee projects from concept to completion. Every piece is crafted with care and skill, tailored to each client’s vision. From product, real estate, and portrait photography to commercial work, nature photography, design, and research, my goal is always to make an impact and add value.

I also work as an experience designer and people researcher—a specialization not listed online for privacy reasons. Through film and photography, I explore behavior and experiences, uncovering insights that help clients create innovative, sustainable products and services.

For prices business as well as private photography, design and research, please contact me and I can make you a personal quote.

My complete CV, can be dowloaded.

All photography shown on this website is done by Mariëlle Leenders.

All rights reserved! All photography and work is are protected with copyright! Each unauthorized use of a Photographic Work is deemed to be an infringement of the Photographer’s copyright. On all legal relationships the General Terms and Conditions of the DuPho (Dutch Photographers) dated January 2016 apply. For more insight on the general terms, please contact info@marielleleenders.nl