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About
I’m a full-time professional photographer, based in Brussels. The main services I offer are:
Portrait photography
Private – individuals, couples, families, pregnancy and baby, in the studio, at home or on location
Corporate – headshots and professional portraits, in the studio, in the office or on location
Read more about my portrait photography services
Event photography
Private – weddings, baptisms, first communions, parties…
Corporate – conferences, exhibitions, seminars, workshops…
Read more about my event photography services
I also work on long-term personal creative and documentary projects.
Frequently asked questions
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References?
I have a 5-star rating on Google, and some nice recommendations on LinkedIn. You can read what previous clients have said about me there.
Prices?
I charge an all-inclusive fee of €100 per hour of shooting in the studio and €150 per hour of shooting anywhere else, plus travel costs outside Brussels:
Per hour of photography in studio – €100
Per hour of photography on-site – €150 for each of the first two hours and €100 for each additional hour
Planning, set-up, post-production (retouching etc.), delivery of digital image files with unlimited license to use the images delivered – these services are included in the price of the session
Printed passport photographs (only in addition to a regular portrait session) – €20 per person
How many photos?
This depends on a number of factors, but I typically deliver at least 25 high-quality, retouched images per hour of shooting.
Where is your studio?
In Schaerbeek, near the centre of Brussels. Parking in the street requires a paid ticket between 09.00 and 21.00 every day except Sundays. Bus 56 or 59. Tram 92, 55, 7 or 25.
Opening hours
By appoinment only:
Monday to Friday – 09.00 to 20.00
Saturday and Sunday – 09.00 to 18.00
Retouching?
For every hour that I spend shooting, whether in the studio or elesewhere, I spend at least another hour editing the resulting photos. I pick the strongest images and carefully work on each one to refine and balance the framing and the light, and to remove spots, shaving cuts and obvious flecks of dust. I will usually not retouch more permanent features of a subject’s appearance such as scars or wrinkles unless I am specifically requested to do so.
Delivery?
I use a file transfer service to deliver digital files directly to your computer. I guarantee to deliver within a week, but typically do so in 48 hours. You will receive a download link by email. The delivery package contains each of your images in two separate, clearly labeled versions – one optimised for displaying on-screen and sharing online, the other optimised for printing.
Will the photos be any good?
If requested, I will put a small sample of the images on a password-protected page of this site so you can assess the quality before you pay my invoice. I will deliver all the images as soon as I receive complete payment.
What happens if I lose them?
All the original files are archived on my system and securely backed up in encrypted form off-site. I do not usually charge for making a second delivery.
Black and white?
I shoot in colour. But I love black and white photographs and often deliver black and white versions in addition to the colour ones, at no extra charge.
Prints and albums?
I have good contacts with professional printers, and can arrange the production of framed or unframed prints, posters or albums to your specifications. However, prints are not included in my prices.
Are there things you DON’T do?
Video – I don’t do it
I am a specialist still photographer. However, I have good links with excellent Brussels-based film-makers, and would be happy to put you in touch with one of them.
Passport/ID photos – I only do them for portrait clients
If all you need is a few passport photos, the citizens services in the offices of each Brussels commune have photo booths (‘Photomatons’) that produce photos the right size for passports and ID cards very cheaply. There are also Photomatons in all the main train and metro stations.
If you would like to book a regular portrait session, then I am happy to make some nice ID photos at the same time, and can provide you with prints immediately. For this there is an additional charge of €20.
‘Accessories’ – I don’t provide them
I don’t provide clothing, balloons, pink ponies or any other accessories.
Equipment
Camera:
Nikon Z9 mirrorless full-frame 35mm 45 MP (8256 x 5504 pixels) – powerful and silent
Prime lenses:
Tamron SP 90mm Di Macro VC USD – macro lens for product and packshot photography
Samyang XP 24mm f/2.4 – ultra-wide angle lens for architectural interiors and exteriors
Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S – wide angle for group shots
Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S – multi-purpose lens for groups, families and events
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S – my favourite portrait lens
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II – powerful telephoto lens for capturing conference speakers or musicians on stage
Lights:
2 x Elinchrom ELC 500 studio flash units
Elinchrom THREE mobile flash unit
Elinchrom ONE mobile flash unit
Elinchrom softboxes and umbrellas
Rotolight NEO2 LED continuous/flash
Nikon SB-5000 (on-camera flash)
Software:
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Printer:
Canon CP1500 portable printer – to provide event participants with instant souvenirs