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Anouk Flesch is a Luxembourgish photographer working between documentary and contemporary photography. Through her images, she explores sport as a human experience, using detail, colour and visual fragments.
Lieven (°1976) started working as an assistant to a local photographer at the age of 15. In 1997, after his studies, he started working as a freelancer for the Belgian press agency Belga and all other possible media. Lieven is responsible for the daily course of business, contact with clients and photographers and finances within ID/. He is father of three fantastic children, plays volleyball and is a cyclist.
Crowned European Professional Photographer of the Year 2020 in the Fashion category, Vadym has collaborated with top publications including ELLE and L’Officiel. The London-based photographer and creative producer is known for his bold yet refined approach to fashion, beauty, and conceptual portraiture.
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is a Belgian nature photographer based in Reykjavík, Iceland, specializing in Arctic landscapes, volcanic eruptions, and the Icelandic Highlands. He is known for his work documenting Iceland’s recent volcanic activity, capturing the beauty within geological chaos. He is also a self-published author and photography educator, offering workshops and ebooks.
Jack Lodge is a self-taught, professional landscape photographer based in Dorset, specialising in seasonal landscape, nature and wildlife photography across the South West of England. Based in Wimborne, Jack is known for documenting the changing moods of the Dorset countryside as light, weather, and seasons shape the landscape throughout the year.
Michiel is a 35 year old self taught freelance photographer and videographer. He discovered his love for outdoor photography while on a road trip through New Zealand in the beginning of 2015. His work nowadays focuses mainly on the feeling he got being on the road for the very first time: Adventure.
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Geert De Taeye is a creative and multifaceted photographer who shoots advertising campaigns, portraits, landscapes, painting and movie-inspired pictures. This diversity has been essential for the young photographer to distinguish himself and forge a place within a culture dominated by 'the image'.
Stephane Verheye studied in Brussels and Ghent, worked in London with leading photographers, and built a 30+ year career as an advertising photographer. He created international campaigns, won major awards including European Photographer of the Year (2004), and is also active as a curator and jury member for prominent photography events.
Bram is a Belgian photographer specialising in corporate communication. After graduating from Narafi in 2009, he became an independent photographer, evolving from cultural sector work to portrait, studio, and interior photography.
He now combines his practice with teaching at Luca School of Arts, Campus Narafi, where he lectures ‘Atelier’ and ‘Still Life Photography’ and coordinates the first bachelor year.
Toon Grobet (b. 1967, Antwerp) is an award-winning architectural photographer whose work is published and exhibited worldwide. Holding both QEP and Master QEP titles, he combines his freelance practice with consulting and international lecturing. Recently, he expanded his passion into education and now balances his professional photography with teaching.
Franck Lecrenay is a professional photographer based in Normandy with more than 30 years of experience. He has achieved the highest European quality standard, namely the MasterQEP. An award-winning portrait specialist and photography educator, he has trained over 1,600 photographers in France. He also explores AI as a creative tool for image-making, alongside his work in photography, teaching, and research.
Since 2001, I’ve been working full-time as a freelance professional photographer, specializing in on-location commercial and portrait photography. People are always at the heart of my work. Through beautiful light, vibrant colors, and striking angles, I capture images that tell the story of a brand, organization, or individual—ideally with a 'wow' factor. I love the freedom, variety, and connections this job brings. Positive, creative, and always curious about the story behind the person in front of my lens.
To me photography is something you do with your heart and soul. You look, feel, see. As if your life depends on it. You put everything of yourself into that one moment. That energy. Is most essential.
I can't wait to explore the images that portray your heart and soul!
Hi! I'm Carl Lapeirre! I'm a FEP CERTIFIED pro photographer passionate for scouting new talent, judging competitions and of course, making images!
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FULL jury to be
Deadline to send in your most amazing work is the 7th of September.
The 10 photographers with the 3 on average highest scoring images will compete in the Live Print Judging at the Creative Connect festival. The ultimate winner will be awarded the prestigious 'Belgian Excellence' title, earning the crown of First Photographer of Belgium.
After the 7th of September the selected jury will judge all of the submitted images online too select the winners per category of the Belgian Photo Awards
The winners per category and the winner for the Belgian Excellence title will be celebrated on the 10th of November during the awardshow following Creative Connect - The festival for visual Storytellers.