2024-04-16 04:00
At the end of March, I did a short city trip to Rotterdam. Taking the train from Antwerp to spend a night and 24 hours in the lovely Dutch city. I mainly did street photography during my tim… Read More
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2024-04-02 04:00
I spend a lot of attention on working on myself and my craft. One of the tricks to achieve something, sometimes, is to share it. So here is my list of photography-related things I want to im… Read More
2024-03-31 04:00
March felt pretty short. I’m not sure why, but it flew past me. I had great experiences, plenty of fun, and plenty of work, too. So, let’s dive into it.
I had a sore throa… Read More
2024-03-19 05:00
Listening to podcasts is an easy way to learn more about a topic while on the road, outdoors, doing chores, or whenever. But which photography podcasts are worth your attention?
Over… Read More
2024-03-05 05:00
With social media growing and events growing in both size and frequency, it’s no wonder the event photography business is growing, too. So, how do you join the fun and become an event… Read More
2024-03-01 05:00
Wow, another month passed already. Another busy one, too. Let’s dive in.
This month was quieter than January, which is good because January was too busy for me. February was at… Read More
2024-02-20 05:00
Street photographers need streets to satisfy their needs. There’s no way around that logic. And there are streets all around us. However, sometimes visiting a different city and explor… Read More
2024-02-06 05:00
Event photography often feels daunting to get into. There are so many moments, so many unique opportunities to capture, and so much pressure. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Let&rs&hell…Read More
2024-01-31 05:00
I used to make these monthly diaries on my blog. A simple overview of the month with some photos, key events, and other things I thought were fun to mention. So now I thought, let’s br… Read More
2024-01-23 05:00
Going out on the streets and taking photos can be inspiring, relaxing, and creative at the same time. But what if you can’t find time to go out? Here are some tips to find the time to… Read More
2024-01-09 05:00
As I write this, I await Imagen AI to edit last night’s photos. It’s going to finish its work before I finish this article. Anyway, what is Imagen AI, and how do I use it for my… Read More
2023-12-26 05:00
Every city has its style and vibe, so street photography from that particular city does, too. In street photography, the photographer and city meet. So, in this blog post, I’d like to… Read More
2023-12-12 05:00
Photography is one of those professions you don’t expect to be physically demanding, but it definitely can be. Of course, it depends on your niche, too, but most types of photography d… Read More
2023-11-28 05:00
As photographers, we heavily rely on our eyes. They are essential to our work. Taking care of our eyes should be something we take the time and effort for. How do you keep your eyes healthy?… Read More
2023-11-14 05:00
Street photography has many benefits, from going outside to documenting the world and creating art. But it could also work as a way to meditate. How does that work? Well, keep reading!… Read More
2023-10-31 05:00
Even with a sense of adventure, it’s usually best to have your safety in mind. Limiting the risk of something terrible happening to you so you can extensively enjoy the good things hap… Read More
2023-10-17 04:00
VSCO, pronounced Visco, is a primarily free photo editing app that can provide great results. They provide a series of excellent presets to use and let you edit your photos from scratch… Read More
2023-10-03 04:00
The Antwerp Central Station is the most beautiful train station you can visit. Right at the city’s center, it’s a marvelous piece of eclectic architecture. A must-visit in the ci… Read More
2023-09-26 04:00
Going on holiday means one thing: you must pack your stuff and decide what to bring and what to leave behind. And the same goes for your photography gear.
Whether you go on a short ci… Read More
2023-09-19 04:00
Street photography can be done practically anywhere at any time. Well, except when it rains, because then you should stay warm and cozy inside, right?
You’ll get many answers if… Read More
2023-09-12 04:00
Writing reviews is just another way for me to justify my book addiction. Anyway, I got Rewilding Africa by Grant Fowlds and Graham Spence for my birthday. It didn’t take long for me to… Read More
2023-09-05 04:00
Starting photographers are often curious about the settings used in different scenarios. It can help you understand certain choices and use similar settings whenever you find yourself in the… Read More
2023-08-22 04:00
For those looking to edit their pictures on their mobile phone, Snapseed is a fantastic tool. It was one of the first mobile editing apps and is still one of the biggest. But what do all the… Read More
2023-08-08 04:00
Sometimes, it’s hard to know what else to photograph. So you’re stuck thinking about what to do next. No spark of creativity comes to jumpstart your next photo session. For that… Read More
2023-07-25 04:00
I don’t think I have ever written a book review before. So here we go: a first. Take a deep breath, and let’s get this review going. Funny enough, it’s the book Breathe by… Read More
2023-07-11 04:00
In October 2022, I visited the beautiful Kruger National Park in South Africa—a breathtaking experience with wildlife. We even spotted the Big Five within 24 hours of arriving at the p… Read More
2023-06-27 04:00
AI got us surrounded. Us photographers are getting attacked from all sides. We are going to lose our jobs. Just kidding. I don’t think AI will replace us. Here’s why.
Ther… Read More
2023-06-20 04:00
As a photography blogger, I know how hard it can be to get inspiration for something to write about. So I decided to make this little guide for you and me.
First, let’s talk bri… Read More
2023-06-13 04:00
Making goals is always a hard one. Especially since we let our goals hang around in our minds, vaguely, mentioning them to a friend once. But let’s change that and achieve our goals… Read More
2023-06-06 04:00
With AIs being on the news constantly, it’s no wonder some of them are actually useful. Like Imagen AI: a tool for photographers to help cull and edit their work.
It seems that… Read More
2023-05-30 04:00
With Nikon abandoning the DSLR market and going straight into the mirrorless one, it does seem fitting for me to follow them. However, I need some help changing systems.
First, let&rs&hell…Read More
2023-05-23 04:00
Email templates are nothing new at all, yet I find many professionals heavily underuse them. Especially under photographers, there’s room for improvement. So let’s dive in… Read More
2023-05-16 04:00
Selecting your lenses for event photography can be a challenging task. What lens should you start with? And should you choose one zoom lens with a wide range or several prime lenses? I like… Read More
2023-05-09 04:00
Getting a system in as a self-employed photographer is essential. One of the tools you can use for that is a proper to-do list app. My favorite is Todoist, for sure.
In short, Todoist… Read More
2023-05-02 04:00
By now, I’ve been a self-employed photographer for over five years. As many blog posts and LinkedIn articles showed me, it’s time to write a lessons-learned article.
1. Ro… Read More
2023-04-25 04:00
As a photographer, I think it’s almost impossible not to do some street photography at a certain point in your career as a hobbyist or professional. So here’s my Brussels street… Read More
2023-04-18 04:00
As a photographer, you’ll get to the point you’ll have to take a group photo. For some, it’s once in a lifetime; for others, it’s a weekly thing. As one of the freque… Read More
2023-03-23 05:00
Being a professional photographer requires you to focus on more than just photography. Though making photos is fun, you must also ensure the business side is solid. This exercise will help y… Read More
2023-03-02 05:00
A short while back, I had a train ride on my schedule and was out of books to read. On the way to the train station, I passed the bookstore and quickly looked around. I grabbed this book, Hi… Read More
2023-02-16 05:00
As an event photographer, I call my clients sometime before the event. And I can recommend everyone else to do so too. Here’s why.
Usually, a client provides you with some kind… Read More
2023-02-02 05:00
In October of 2022, I made a trip to South Africa. Today I want to talk specifically about my time in Kruger National Park. Since I made a mistake as a photographer that I think others can l… Read More
2023-01-19 05:00
Imagine a Saturday, around lunchtime; you just had a short visit somewhere and are planning on walking back home. It’s about an hour’s walk, and you have a camera. What do you do… Read More
2023-01-05 05:00
Making money with photography is the dream for a lot of people. Though photography as purely a hobby is plenty for others. In this article, I will share some ideas to earn money from your ho… Read More
2022-12-20 05:00
In 2022 I read a little over 50 books. Quite a bit of those have been about or related to photography. So I’d like to share some books here I think will be of value to any photographer… Read More
2022-11-22 05:00
As a photographer, it’s sometimes nice just to let things come your way and inspire yourself at the moment. Unfortunately, you have a job and results to deliver if you’re in a pr… Read More
2022-09-13 04:00
Recently I’ve been trying out some analog photography again. I wanted to be low-budget at first. So I browsed my favorite shops and got myself the Agfaphoto 35mm camera. And I love tha… Read More
2022-05-31 04:00
The world is a big place. Yet, with human progress, it gets smaller and smaller. I haven’t seen it all. I haven’t even seen 10%, probably. But in that 10%, there are places I wan… Read More
2022-05-17 04:00
Packing for a trip is one of those things that we’ve done hundreds of times, maybe. And it still causes a lot of stress: did we pack everything? Will I have enough? Wait, did I put it… Read More
2022-05-03 04:00
With the metaverse becoming a thing to think about, it’s fun to think and dream about what that would mean for our industry: photography. In this article, I explore a couple of photogr… Read More
2022-04-19 04:00
For Belgians, the Caves of Han are famous. We’ve all visited them or at the very least heard about them. It’s the first Belgian UNESCO Global Geopark and worth visiting if you&rs&hell…Read More
2022-04-05 04:00
Having your headshot made is the first step in getting a professional brand going, and the next step is uploading your headshot to the right places. But what are those places?
There a… Read More
2022-03-22 05:00
Recently I found myself in need to buy a secondary camera. For backup reasons, but also to have more lens options during specific photoshoots. This article will explain my thinking process… Read More
2022-03-08 05:00
With modern technology, some things have become far more accessible than they used to. Like showing results of a photo shoot on the shoot itself. Mindblowing!
When I shoot portraits… Read More
2022-02-22 05:00
As a professional photographer, it is essential to market yourself. No matter the niche you are in. Yet, marketing isn’t always that easy. What do you say in your content and ads?… Read More
2022-02-08 05:00
Recently Lightroom has launched some cool new things that are absolutely helpful. Yet, there is still one feature that I am missing in all the updates. Let me elaborate.
The new maski… Read More
2022-01-25 05:00
When getting better at photography, we usually go to external sources to ask for feedback. It’s not wrong to ask others for their opinion, but other people aren’t always availabl… Read More
2022-01-11 05:00
For Nikon D850 users, there is a fun and creative tool right in the camera. It’s called double exposure and can provide you with some creative photos. In this article, I will tell you… Read More
2021-12-14 05:00
This is going to be a stream of consciousness kind of blogpost. I have been thinking about this website for the last couple of days and even weeks. About what I want to do with it. Because i… Read More
2021-11-30 05:00
Finding new photography ideas can be a challenge. You can google some ideas, but usually, those ideas are pretty plain and not that new. It’s always better to have sources that inspire… Read More
2021-11-16 05:00
When talking about Boulogne-sur-Mer, we think of an ancient city by the sea. And although those two characteristics are correct, they are not all-encompassing. Did you know Boulogne-sur-Mer… Read More
2021-11-02 05:00
Not too far from the Belgian border, there is a French city called Boulogne-sur-Mer. The main economic activity of the town is fishing in the North Sea. Yet, apart from providing delicious f… Read More
2021-10-05 04:00
For my birthday I wanted to do an active activity. And since I like being on the water, I looked for a water-based activity. And soon, my thoughts went to kayaking. Then the question remaine… Read More
2021-09-07 04:00
Leiden is a beautiful historical city in the Netherlands. So a natural history museum is not out of place in a city like this. Just outside the historic city center stands this impressive an… Read More
2021-08-24 04:00
For the first time in a long time, I made a recreational multiday trip again. Going abroad was a first in one and a half years—time to change that. A trip to Leiden is the first to bre… Read More
2021-08-10 04:00
3 years ago, I had a very shit day that I still remember very dearly. So how come that I am so fond of a day that did not go all that well at all? Well, I love to explain it to you in this a… Read More
2021-07-27 04:00
Every time I see ‘influencer’ in an article title, I instantly feel shame. What have they done now? And admittedly, we feel delighted bashing influencers for being dumb and atten… Read More
2021-07-13 04:00
Starting with photography usually also means getting a camera. Unfortunately, too many options can make that a daunting task. So let’s filter out the best camera for you!
Why pr… Read More
2021-06-29 04:00
In photography, there are so many techniques to try and ideas to chase. Yet, so many aspiring photographers go to the same overused ones. So, instead of tips and tricks on what to do, let&rs&hell…Read More
2021-06-15 04:00
Whether it’s a short city trip or long multi-country travel you have planned, there are some essentials that every man should bring with him.
Whenever packing, make the consciou… Read More
2021-06-01 04:00
This is one of those questions that can either spark controversy or very nuanced replies. This article will give a nuanced and faceted reply to the apparently simple question: is it bad to e… Read More
2021-05-18 04:00
I don’t really care about clothes. However, I do care to spend money on one piece of clothing and think it is important to have plenty of underwear, specifically, as a guy, underpants… Read More
2021-05-04 04:00
When clicking on this link, you probably wanted to find out how your favorite blogger makes money or how you can make your own travel blog generate you some cash. So, how do travel bloggers… Read More
2021-04-20 04:00
Writing about travel in the age of Covid-19 is pretty weird. It’s almost impossible to make any real travel guides, most tips are quite useless, and no one is actually looking to trav… Read More
2021-04-06 04:00
If you are (planning on becoming) a professional photographer, it might be worth considering a photography contract. It’s only a piece of paper that can save your ass when in need… Read More
2021-03-23 05:00
A little over half a year ago, I moved to Brussels with my girlfriend. A whole new world. Or at least a whole new city. This provided me with a lot of new opportunities as a photographer in… Read More
2021-03-09 05:00
It’s been almost a year since Covid-19, or corona, made Belgium go into a lockdown. As a photographer and travel blogger, I was hit pretty hard. Which obviously affected my views of t… Read More
2021-02-23 05:00
During a pandemic, it’s sometimes hard to go outside and photograph the world. Especially since traveling is mostly prohibited, so let’s get creative and learn how to do photogra… Read More
2021-02-09 05:00
I’ve given myself the impossible task to list and organize different types of photography in one article. It’s going to take a while. So if you don’t see your favorite nich… Read More
2021-01-05 05:00
Traveling alone, it’s a mind-blowing experience. Especially the first times. Though, it can be a bit overwhelming too. So let’s help you going and experiencing your first solo tr… Read More
2020-12-29 05:00
What a year it was. I don’t think I have to tell you about the pandemic. And even though the little virus kind of controlled our lives, there was still plenty of room to do things. So… Read More
2020-12-22 05:00
Dilemmas are a fun game to play. Especially when you have some time to waste. Waiting at the airport, driving a long distance, or just traveling by train. It’ fun to ask your friends t… Read More
2020-12-08 05:00
Finally, 2019 is ending, two years after it started. (I’m not acknowledging 2020). It’s nice to start thinking about the goals I want to accomplish in 2021. It was hard to think… Read More
2020-12-01 05:00
Doing photography is a constant evolution. Not only do you learn new techniques, but also get new ideas and philosophies behind your why. Podcasts are a fantastic tool to keep evolving. So h… Read More
2020-11-17 05:00
As photographers, we’ve never had it this good. Technology-wise, everything is possible. And educational content is everywhere. Still, there is some advice and tips you don’t hea… Read More
2020-11-03 05:00
I don’t want to say I am a lazy photographer, but it’s nice not to make too much effort. And stock photography can be one of those time and energy-consuming tasks I’d prefe… Read More
2020-10-20 04:00
Since the lockdown in Belgium started almost six months ago, I did not travel anymore. I made an occasional trip to nature reserves in Belgium and visited my brother in The Netherlands. I do… Read More
2020-10-06 04:00
The title should say it all. But of course, there is a lot more to say. Not in the least some tips for photographers to improve their health. And with health, I mean both physical and mental… Read More
2020-09-22 04:00
The Huawei P40pro+ has been out for a couple of months now. For that time, I have been testing it. Finding out how I like the camera (spoiler: a lot) and if its the next step up in mobile ph… Read More
2020-09-08 04:00
Having a new toy to play with is always a lot of fun. Especially if that toy is the new Huawei P40pro+. A smartphone I will write a lot about in the coming days. However, for this blog post… Read More
2020-08-25 04:00
By now, most business owners know they should include a good profile photo of themselves on their website. At least on their ‘about page. For those who don’t, here is a list of r… Read More
2020-08-11 04:00
On a droopy Friday morning, I headed for the Zwin nature park on the Belgian coast. A beautiful piece of nature where many birds stop during their migration. The goal: to try out the new Swa… Read More
2020-06-30 04:00
About two or three years ago, Unsplash landed onto the scene. Actually more like crashed. A lot of us were not happy with the evolution of stock photography. Or at least, what we thought was… Read More
2020-06-16 04:00
Corporate event photography is a very specific niche of photography. Which has a lot of work opportunities for beginners and advanced photographers? So let’s get into the world of corp… Read More
2020-06-02 04:00
You just came back from a trip, edited all your photos, and saved them somewhere safe. Now what? There are plenty of things you can do with those amazing photos of yours! Let’s dive in… Read More
2020-05-19 04:00
Nature photography is a very broad term. It sounds super specific, and in some ways it is, but it’s also a very generic way to talk about your photography. So what is nature photograph… Read More
2020-05-05 04:00
There is something magical about looking in someone’s eye. It’s often called the window to the soul. I think there is something to it. Anyway, as a macro photographer, I think ey… Read More
2020-04-21 04:00
It’s been two years now since I started my own photography business. It’s been a rollercoaster ride so far and, with the current corona situation, one that will rollercoast (is t… Read More
2020-04-07 04:00
The rule of thirds is probably the most basic rule in photography. So what is it and how can you use it to improve your photos? Let’s dive in!
What is the definition of the rule… Read More
2020-01-23 09:00
2020 will be a beautiful year! Especially in Wales, where the entire year will be themed as the Year of the Outdoors. Let’s discover more about it!
With a lot of activitie… Read More
2020-01-14 09:03
There are millions of ways to start editing your photos. Which can be confusing and challenging if you are just starting out. Or have a serious case of editing block.
For that reason… Read More
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