Professional photojournalist, portrait- and event photographer in Brussels, Belgium.
Hi, I'm Sander de Wilde, a Brussels-based photographer. I started shooting with my mom’s black-and-white film camera as a teen and now capture portraits, stories, and news for global clients. I also teach photography in workshops and classes.
Professional photographer in Brussels: portraits + reportages
My strength?
Telling human photojournalistic stories—fast, honest, and with strong visual impact in a large variety of subjects and styles for international editorial clients in portraits and reports.
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Editorial & reportage photography for the media
Based in Brussels, I’m a photojournalist capturing events, portraits, and stories with speed and impact. My work features in Le Monde, The Guardian, Financial Times, National Geographic, and global media.
Editorial clients I work with include media outlets, newspapers, and magazines—both online and print. Some publications featuring my work are De Morgen, De Standaard, The Guardian, National Geographic, Trouw, Algemeen Dagblad, Financial Times, Die Zeit, Frankfurter Allgemeine, Die Welt, Der Spiegel, Psychologie, Le Vif, Knack, Aftenposten, FD, and more.
Professional portrait photography services
I shoot portraits on location in Belgium and at my Schaerbeek studio. I take time to create portraits together with you. My clients include EU politicians, professionals, article subjects, or anyone seeking a pro portrait.
Urban, street and travel photographer
Street photography spotlights social issues, culture, and local businesses, serving media and corporate clients. I love using it in documentaries, teaching it, offering prints, and sharing it in workshops—it keeps my work fresh and energizes me.
Photography courses, workshops, teambuilding events or private lessons
After 20 years shooting professionally, I’ve rediscovered my passion for teaching. I offer photography workshops—portrait, street, flash, photojournalism—also available as teambuilding or private courses. Open to all levels, teaching digital and analog photography at Elsene’s cultural center and Co’Lab darkroom. New courses start September/October 2025.
What people say about me and my work
Sander is a fantastic photographer and teacher with tons of experience and an infectious enthusiasm. Woul recommend him to anyone.
Working with De Wilde photography was great. A true professional with a sense of humour, the perfect combination!
Des cours de la photographie très sympas-argentique, hybride ou street photography, les explications de Sander aident beaucoup pour s’améliorer
Commercial photography services in Belgium and around.
Event photography that shouts out professionalism
You want striking photos that truly show the highlights of your congress or meeting in Brussels ? Sander adds a unique touch to his work, making sure your event is not just recorded but celebrated through amazing images. His background with media and corporate clients means he knows how to remain unobtrusive while capturing those genuine moments that reflect the feel and emotions of your event.
I apply my photojournalistic skills across photography: portraits, corporate headshots, events, interiors, architecture, 360, products, and more. Contact me to bring your vision to life!
Business portraits and reports, products or interiors.
My cozy home studio in Brussels blends soft natural light and flash photography to capture your best moments. With high ceilings, vintage charm, and essential lighting, it’s a warm, inspiring space for portraits and creativity. Discover the portrait possibilities here.
Studio photo shoots in Brussels
Sander de Wilde, as an artist
Sander de Wilde, known as a pro photographer, also pursues multidisciplinary art. He organized the 2025 Brussels Biennale (fictional) and exhibited widely over 20 years, with works selected for many group shows in Belgium and beyond.
Meet Sander de Wilde, your freelance photographer in Belgium
Beyond photography, I balance family and art, visit exhibitions, and create chemigrams and rayograms in my analog lab, Co’Lab, solo or with students. With a background in graphic arts, I also work on etching at Neue Grizzley, mixing photography, painting, etching, and sculpture. My work appears in galleries and group shows. More in the About section or on my artsy Instagram and website.
After years as a sailing teacher and camera store employee, Sander studied photography at The Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague (until 1995). He worked in Dutch studios before moving to Brussels in 2007, where he embraced photojournalism, shooting portraits and stories for international media. He enjoys teaching workshops and the variety in his work and clients.
Let’s work on a new photography project now!
De Wilde Photographic
Ave Emile Max 28
1030 Brussels Belgium