Photography Courses in Brussels
Learn photography by doing — with a working editorial photographer.
Where to learn photography? With me in Brussels.
Small-group courses in street, portrait and analog photography. Shoot, experiment, get feedback and develop your own photographic voice.
Brussels · Small groups · Hands-on · English / French / Dutch
Upcoming 2027 photography courses
Analog B&W Photography Course
Edition 1: Tuesdays 19:00-22:00, 12 January - 16 March 2027 (no class 23 Feb + 2 Mar)
Edition 2: Tuesdays 19:00-22:00, 13 April - 15 June 2027 (no class 27 Apr + 4 May)
From shooting film to developing negatives and making your own silver gelatin prints.
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What People Are Saying about these Photography Courses and Workshops
“I really enjoyed the classes with Sander! I learned and had fun with a very nice group :) I would definitely go back to one of his courses.”
— Ana Mula
Tiago 10/05/2026
Discover the Cyanotype print
Sander introduced us to this art in just a few hours, and with his knowledge and guidance created the perfect environment to explore the craft. Thank you for the light and the magical chemistry!
“Sander is a fantastic photographer and teacher with tons of experience and an infectious enthusiasm. Would recommend him to anyone.”S.R. on GoogleDelphine 05/11/2025
Explore the art of silver gelatin printing
Really great workshop with Sander and a dynamic group. Lots of information given in a few hours but enough to finally understand the mysteries of photography from the camera to the paper.
Learn Photography by Doing
Shoot
You don't spend the evening listening to theory. You use your camera.
Experiment
Exercises push you outside your usual way of photographing.
Get feedback
We look at the images together and learn from each other's work.
Develop your voice
The goal isn't just to operate a camera. It's to make photographs that feel like yours.
About my Hands-On Photography lessons
My photography classes are fun, hands-on, and fast-paced. Each lesson revisits core techniques tailored to your level. Beginners and experienced photographers will leave inspired and improving.
I’m an editorial photographer specializing in portraits and reportages. I work full‑time freelance and belong to an analog collective with a large darkroom for black‑and‑white processing, helping others develop their creative vision.
Frequently asked questions on these photography classes:
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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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A notebook and a pencil can be useful 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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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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My workshops suit all levels. Beginners learn basics clearly; experienced shooters revisit fundamentals and refine skills. The occasional Advanced course is for confident photographers who want to deepen their creative expression. You can always contact me to talk about this.
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That’s no problem. Smartphones have great cameras built in nowadays. Most exercises can be done with advanced smartphones, even in manual. These smartphone often have more then one lens, so using them in the lessons is ok. Some exercise using manual settings are impossible with some phones, and using a viewfinder in a real camera can make a big difference in framing, but you’ll manage without too.
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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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Most of my photography classes start at GC Elzenhof, the Flemish Cultural Center in Ixelles, Brussels. Other lessons are just outdoors, or they take place in our shared darkroom at Usquare (Ixelles). A lot of the classes take place outdoor on different place in the city center.
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Languages
All the courses and workshops are in the lingua Franca, depending on the languages students speak.
Often in English, but also in French, German or Dutch.
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Levels
Learning curves depend on your motivation, but these lessons are open for all levels. So if you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, Sander will make sure that you get a lot out of his lessons. Promised. But contact him if you’re hesitating.
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Reservations
You can reserve your spot online by buying a ticket.
Most workshops are for small groups only, so be on time.
You can cancel any time but not last minute. Check the terms and conditions for sure.
Go on TikTok or Instagram right now and search for #streetphotography. You’ll see a very specific type of video: a photographer walks up to a stranger, asks to take their photo, directs them to pose, and then shows a "POV" shot of the result.