Creative photo courses & workshops in Brussels
Sander offers fun, hands-on photography courses for beginners and those looking to improve. He teaches street, portrait, and storytelling photography using digital, analog, and smartphone cameras. Lessons take place mainly in Ixelles and Schaerbeek, near the EU institutions in Brussels. Classes are available in multiple languages. Courses run over several months, except for private courses. Workshops are one time events.
New 2026 workshops are available now!
Everything you need to know about our upcoming photo courses
The Experimental Photography Course 2026
Discover the artist in yourself-from analog to AI in the Experimental photo course
Hybride Photography is an innovative workshop blending manual, digital, and analogue techniques. Explore Collage, Rayograms, cyanotypes, AI, analog B&W, pinhole, Chemigrams, and more. Unlock your creativity with Sander in six inspiring sessions starting 19/1/2026 at GC Elzenhof from 19:00.
Shorter workshops of half a day, often called ‘experiences’ can be booked on this website too.
I have two of these workshops scheduled during these upcoming months. Analog photography experience and the Cyanotype experience.
Photography experiences, half day workshops through Wecandoo.
Two new Analog Photography Courses starting in winter or spring 2026
Discover everything about vintage analog photography, from shooting to printing in the darkroom.
Analog photography course: in 7 nights, learn B&W shooting, film development, and darkroom printing in Ixelles. Classes at Co’Lab Darkroom, Elsene. Sander teaches in English, French, German, and Dutch. Starts January 20, 2026, from 19:00.
Winter? Photography is always fun. An black and white analog photography course full of analog techniques. In 8 intense nights starting on January 20 in Ixelles, you will learn all steps from shooting in Black and White, development of your own b&w films, and printing your own photos in a real darkroom in Ixelles.
Advanced Photography Course 2026 for motivated amateur photographers
Discover the better photographer in yourself. Top notch advise on reaching new levels in digital photography.
Take your photos to the next level with this advanced course! Building on your basic knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, and depth of field, discover new creative and technical possibilities with professional photographer Sander de Wilde. We cover important photographers, styles, and dive deeper into technique and creativity during 6 evening classes and 1 weekend afternoon.
When?
Starting January 22 2026 from 19.00 and on for a special price whilst this is brand new course!
All photo classes and workshops can be gifted as a present to your loved ones
Hands-On Photography lessons in Brussels
My photography classes are ment to be fun and have a steep learning curve. This is how I would like a photography class to be myself.
I believe in learning by doing, so expect these course to be hands-on photography workshops every lesson!
In every photography course the basics of photography comes back, tailored for your level. If you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, my workshops will always inspire you to reach new levels in your photography practice.
The classes in Brussels are mostly at GC Elzenhof in Ixelles and the lingua Franca is mostly English.
I work with Superprof, Wecandoo, Avansa, and Sasasa photo schools to teach photo lessons in French and Dutch.
I offer private 2-hour sessions, half-day workshops, and longer courses lasting several months.
Check the photography course list for info on all upcoming photography workshops or order a private lesson.
The shorter Wecandoo workshop-experiences of half a day in French are for people who want to get a taste of (film) photography.
You can get all info and book through this website with 10% off if you use my secret code.
What’s special about these photo courses ?
Sander de Wilde’s brains weren’t made for traditional school. That’s why he blends creativity and technique in dynamic photography classes, without long boring theoretic sessions.
His playful style encourages experimentation and personal expression. With a background in authentic portraits and visual stories, Sander offers practical insights beyond the basics with fun exercises..
He promotes hands-on learning through engaging workshops that challenge aspiring photographers to think even more creatively. Focusing on storytelling and experimenting, he guides students towards better visuals. This dynamic approach inspires a lasting love for photography. The atmosphere during all his lessons is relaxed and dynamic at the same time. You’ll never feel like going to school, you’ll feel like really learning something new in a fun way. Between the lessons your mind will work with the new inspiration, challenging your own borders.
Sander speaks several languages so whatever language you speak, you’ll be able to follow!
What people say about the workshops
Sander is a fantastic photographer and teacher with tons of experience and an infectious enthusiasm. Would 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
FAQ on the photography courses
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I speak a few languages, but most of my lessons are conducted in English. Since I also speak Dutch, French, and German fluently, I can easily translate all the information into any language you prefer during the lessons, making the learning experience smooth and personalized for you.
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My workshops are thoughtfully designed to accommodate all skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner just starting out, or you already have a grasp of concepts like aperture and depth of field, each course will revisit the fundamentals of photography in clear and approachable ways. The advanced course, on the other hand, is tailored for those who already feel comfortable navigating photography intuitively and want to deepen their creative expression.
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I strive to create class environment where participants feel inspired and empowered to explore their creativity. Ultimately, I want each student to walk away not only with improved skills but also with a newfound confidence in their photographic journey.
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My workshops always start with action! I don’t like to do the introduction round with you students.
We will get to know each other using photography.
All lessons are hands on, where we take some theory at hand right away during class, often the first half hour and than we shoot. So always take your camera!
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That’s ok. Of course it is usefull to have a camera to learn on. Maybe you can borrow one of a family member. Otherwise you could also learn framing and exposure on your smartphone, but for most courses it is better to have a camera.
We also have cameras you can rent during classes, both digital and analog.
Sometimes it is even a great way to learn to know what camera is best for you as a future camera. Learn before you buy!
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OK, no problem. Even if you miss one or a few lessons. After each lesson I will send all students a resume, a short letter about everything we did in our last course or a link to my secret student pages online, where you can reread what we discovered in our last lesson. With it can be tips, links to youtube movies or exercises to work on.
Every class communicates with each other in a closed circuit through social media. A Drive in the cloud is available to download the lessons and to upload your homework.
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A notebook and a pencil can ben usefull but do bring your camera for every lesson too, because next to theory, I think it’s very important to touch and use your camera every lesson, even at night. So fill up those batteries and empty those cards, because most of the workshops exist of 70% hands on exercises, and 30% theory.
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After a few lessons you’ll feel that you’re entering the photographic arena at another level. All courses end up with some sort of exhibition, be it a projection of the students’ work or a real exhibition with prints of your work on the walls of a exhibition space. During the courses we will often look at each others work, without prejudice, just to learn from each other.
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We also do one time (private) Master classes on several issues, like flash photography, corporate photography smart-phone photography, etc.
Maybe you have certain personal niche photography requests that I can help you with?
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All our workshops can also be specially designed as engaging team building events. Feel free to contact me, and together we will create a unique workshop that perfectly suits you and your coworkers. The goal is to make it both useful and fun at the same time, fostering collaboration and creativity within your team.
Creative Team building events in Belgium
Photo Workshops as teambuilding events are a great idea.
Digital or analog workshops, experiences and talks on Artificial Intelligence or so called DIGI Cafés for seniors or coworkers, it’s all possible.
Contact me if you want to know more about this.
Private lessons can be booked for 1 or 2 persons.
These photography workshops fully booked?
You can always privatise a workshop for a group of friends or as an event for your company.
Otherwise leave your email and I will send you my latest info with new dates for the coming workshops every few months personally.
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Blog post about three new photography courses starting in 2026. Analog, Experimental and Advanced photography lessons