Travel & Documentary Photographer

The people and places at the world’s quiet edges.

Quinten Tolboom

Documentary photography exploring people, traditions, and landscapes in places far from the familiar.

Over the past decade, I have photographed across the high Andes of Peru, the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, the remote Himalayas of Nepal, the Arctic landscapes of northern Norway, and beyond, documenting everyday life, cultural traditions, and the changing relationship between people and the places they call home.

Selected Stories

01 - 03


01 / Peru · 2022

The Q’eros

Documenting life at 4,400m with the last descendants of the Inca - the último ayllu inka.

Series · Prints available

02 / Nepal · 2024

Manaslu Circuit Trek

A 14-day hike through Nepal’s hidden Himalayan gem, following ancient trails, towering peaks, and unforgettable encounters.

03 / Morocco · 2022

Days in the High Atlas Mountains

A story about Imlil and surroundings, a small Berber village tucked into the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

About

My name is Quinten, a documentary and travel photographer based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. My personal work explores people, traditions and landscapes in remote corners of the world, with a particular interest in the relationship between communities and the places they call home.