Professional photographer for portraits and reportages
My strength?
Telling human stories—fast, honest, and with strong visual impact in a large variety of subjects and styles for international clients.
Have a look at the photography services
Photojournalist for reportages and events
As.a photojournalist I love shooting visual stories and reportages.
A reportage captures both the atmosphere and details quickly—a pro photojournalist’s job, from press conferences to NGO events.
For example this reportage I shot for Le Monde on cool places in Brussels.
Visual stories are detailed photo sequences or documentaries, either self-initiated like the “flower” story on Brussels terror attacks or created with journalists under editors from media like Financial Times, Le Monde, or The Guardian.
My work can be found through photo agencies like Getty and the Belgian co-operative democratic photo agency IDphotoagency.
Professional portrait photography services
My portraits are often made on location in Belgium or in my portrait photo studio in Schaerbeek (Brussels).
These portraits can be of EU politicians for printed media, people at work, people who are a subject for an article but I also shoot headshots for Linkedin profiles and family photos.
Photography courses, workshops, teambuilding events or private lessons
After 20 years shooting professionally, I discovered my passion for teaching.
I offer photography workshops—portrait, street, flash, photojournalism—that can also be booked as teambuilding or private courses.
Lessons ware open to all levels, teaching digital and analog photography at Elsene's cultural center and at our collective darkroom Co’Lab.
Check out the new photography courses list starting in September/October 2025
Urban street and travel photography
Street photography captures social issues, cultural dynamics, promotes local businesses, and serves media and corporate clients.
I love using this style in my documentary work!
I also teach street photography and offer my shots for your wall.
Street photography keeps my work fresh and makes me feel alive.
Corporate photography for international companies
I use my photojournalist skills for commercial photography too.
From professional portraits, corporate headshots on site or in the photo studio, to lively event coverage photos, interior photography, architecture photography, 360 photography, product photography and on.
Reach out to me If you need my help in visualising your vision!
Event photography assignments that shout out professionalism
Looking for striking photos that truly show your event, congress or meeting in Brussels?
With a keen eye and a fun approach, Sander adds a unique touch to his work, making sure your event is not just recorded but celebrated through amazing images.
Whether it’s a corporate meeting, a lively festival, or a small gathering, Sander’s photography connects. 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, in Brussels or elsewhere in Europe.
Some happy International media clients
Media outlets, newspapers and magazines, online and in print, I’m happy to work with these and many other professionals.
You can check out some publications by news outlets like De Morgen, De Standaard, The Guardian, National Geographic, Trouw, Financial Times, or photo agencies that spread my photos like Getty Images and ID photoagency.
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
Meet Sander de Wilde, your freelance photographer based in Belgium
Alongside my photography, I lead a vibrant second life!
I balance my time between photography and family, while immersing myself in art.
I visit exhibitions and create in my analog lab, Co’Lab, crafting chemigrams and rayograms, solo, or with students.
After studying graphic arts, I also work on my etching press at our shared printing studio Neue Grizzley, mixing photography, painting, etching, and sculpture.
My creations are displayed in galleries and group exhibitions, sharing my artistic vision with others.
More info in the About section or follow my artsy Instagram account.
After years as a sailing teacher and camera store employee, Sander returned to school to pursue photography.
Trained as an artist and corporate photographer at The Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague (until 1995), he then worked in various Dutch photo studios for years.
After moving to Brussels in 2007 (out of fascination with this remarkable city) Sander got the photojournalism virus, doing portraits and storytelling for international media.
He loves sharing his photography skills in workshops and photo courses.
He loves the diversity of his daily life, his work and his clients
Hire this professional photographer in Brussels now
Ave Emile Max 28
1030 Brussels Belgium