<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/uncategorized/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Portraits Brussels photographer - Inspiring Insights and Tips on Portrait Photography Techniques , Uncategorized</title><description>Portraits Brussels photographer - Inspiring Insights and Tips on Portrait Photography Techniques , Uncategorized</description><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/uncategorized</link><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:29:01 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[A very special headshot portrait photography request]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/special-headshot-portrait-photography-in-Brussels</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Jq6mZeeZSBusG0ejg9G6sg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_6vzIO476Siuqkplmj9Ns7Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_NIiIPvRDQ1uvTDZXRtLNQA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_xGuePyNJR5ubymfU2Gu9tg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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Headshot Portraits
July 11, 2024
Sometimes, I get interesting requests for headshot photography. Recently, a group from an online security firm reached out. They had a unique idea for their corporate portraits. They wanted portraits that were almost unrecognizable, set against a dark background.

The aim was to create a mysterious look. These headshots would help their search for a hacker. They needed something that would not reveal too much yet still show the person's presence. I understood the challenge. It was not just about taking a picture but about crafting a mood.

To capture the essence of Full Low Key photography, I used minimal light. This style creates deep shadows and highlights the face's shape. The goal was to create a striking image while keeping the subject's identity somewhat hidden.

As I set up the shots, I focused on the subjects' expressions. Their faces were to convey emotion without giving everything away. It was a dance between light and shadows—a balance of visibility and obscurity.

We adjusted the lighting carefully. A soft light illuminated just enough of their features, while the rest faded into darkness. Each click of my camera captured a blend of professional and enigmatic. The resulting images truly reflected their work environment and goals.

In Brussels, where I often work, this style can bring a unique edge to business portraits. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about telling a story. Each headshot becomes a part of the larger narrative.

When clients come to me with special requests like this, I embrace the challenge. It pushes me to think differently and creates something fresh. It's rewarding to see how a simple headshot can transform into a powerful image.

In the end, these portraits fit perfectly for their needs. They were striking and memorable, leaving a lasting impression. Whether for a corporate setting or a creative project, I enjoy exploring different styles and ideas in headshot photography. Each project teaches me something new and inspires me to keep pushing the boundaries.
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:31:02 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[you like street photography ?]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/you-like-street-photography</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.portraits.brussels/streetshot20230405-101.jpg"/>everything you want to know on street photography workshops and walks in Brussels]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Sd6Kw02oQ1OXBxxzPDjaaw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_aL5vg4N3S5Gx0wrddfUV5A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_jyZQnT2rS2-hM0GFw3ygSQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_nIc-v8CnT7aJewF5IuXsCg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true">New street photo workshop-series coming up</h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_XiBapuotQTqBtYcSdLGFqg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p>As a photojournalist I walk those streets of brussels everyday. Looking for that special angle, looking for people, hoping to catch them, unposed, in beautiful light, with hard shadows. I just love street photography. Let me share my passion with you. Right now there is an exhibition of this years' students going on at GC Elzenhof. If you also want to learn everything about street photography? Don't hesitate and read on.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="font-size:16px;">Digital and analog photographers, French, Dutch and English speakers unite in this workshops series ending in an exhibition.</p><p style="font-size:16px;">4 + 1 theory evening lessons and photo talks (on street photography and one final expo night)&nbsp;</p><p style="font-size:16px;">5 or more weekend group walks shooting those streets of Brussels&nbsp;</p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_UjD2MLpZGnAvTROZrwSefQ" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_UjD2MLpZGnAvTROZrwSefQ"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 800px ; height: 533.50px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-large zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" href="https://www.kunstkot.be/workshops/street-photography" target="_blank" title="click" rel=""><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/streetshot20230405-101.jpg" size="large" alt="street photographe bruxelles" data-lightbox="false"/></picture></a><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">streetshots in the center of Brussels with photographer Sander de Wilde</span></figcaption></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p>Anyone, with any camera and of any age can do street photography. But shooting really strong compositions, having an eye for what's happening, people; colors, abstract. It's all possible.</p><p><br/></p><p>Find all info on my <a href="https://www.sanderdewilde.com/workshops-and-other-events" title="photo school website" target="_blank" rel="">photo school website</a> and reserve your spot asap.</p><p>Places are limited.</p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:25:19 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[you like analog photography?]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/you-like-analog-photography</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.portraits.brussels/street photo workshop-Cover.jpg"/>blog post on analog photography workshops starting in Brussels end of September]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_Sd6Kw02oQ1OXBxxzPDjaaw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_aL5vg4N3S5Gx0wrddfUV5A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_jyZQnT2rS2-hM0GFw3ygSQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_nIc-v8CnT7aJewF5IuXsCg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_XiBapuotQTqBtYcSdLGFqg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p>As an oldschool photographer I was brought up with B&amp;W photography, developing my own films and printing my teenage pics in the darkroom of my mother. Now, about 40 years later, I can share my knowledge on Black and White photography, development and printing in this new series of workshops taking place in Brussels.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-size:16px;color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;color:inherit;">An analog photography course full of experimental techniques. In several separate workshops you'll learn to SEE in Black and White, making better compositions and images. We'll also work with Split Grade printing, Cyanotype, cyanotype toning, Salt prints, silver gelatine prints, liquid emulsion, photograms, Albumen prints, chemigrams and more.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;color:inherit;"><br></span></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 17:10:30 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portrait photography for politicians]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/commenting-on-election-posters</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.portraits.brussels/Scherm­afbeelding 2024-05-23 om 09.26.28.png"/>a tv report on political portrait photography with the elections coming up]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_S-f5mTOmRWCpkrWO6Z4v0g" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_PqfXGB5cRG2vv-C5oUHLWg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_TiCbsxl2RiWjDHFLI8tmsQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_4bqQc5OFRuG-xD4Zvu2cjQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_LL2KmL02Q86LiT_YWzKswg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_LL2KmL02Q86LiT_YWzKswg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p>The local TV station in Brussels wondered about all these different election posters in brussels.</p><p>With the European, national and communal elections coming up all political parties invested into portrait photography. the posters that are being distributed as we speak are hanging all around town.</p><p>Portrait photographer Sander de Wilde was asked to comment on the different styles and views on portrait photography.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The posters of Vooruit and Groen were very interesting, but other parties, sometimes with smaller budgets went for group shots or even available lighting and selfies.</p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_rJ5Pz4ZdSHS8YIG14eALvA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text zpbackground-size-cover zpbackground-position-center-center zpbackground-repeat-all zpbackground-attachment-fixed "><style> [data-element-id="elm_rJ5Pz4ZdSHS8YIG14eALvA"].zpelem-text { background-image: url(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1588200618450-3a5b1d3b9aa5?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=Mnw0NTc5N3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE4fHxjcmVhdGl2ZSUyMHBvcnRyYWl0fGVufDB8fHx8MTY2MzIzNTM2NQ&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080); color:#FFFFFF ; font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:400; border-radius:1px; } [data-element-id="elm_rJ5Pz4ZdSHS8YIG14eALvA"].zpelem-text :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){ color:#FFFFFF ; font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:400; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">As you probably know we have two workshops coming up. A hybrid photography workshop (where your artistic development is triggered by analog and digital techniques and artists, and a PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP where you'll learn shooting better portraits with natural and studio light.</span></p><div><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">You like to photograph people and apertures have no secrets for you? Do you want to improve your portrait photography with existing- and flashlight?</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">Then this series of 7 workshops is for you.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">We go deeper into the world of portrait photography. We also work with models, and between the workshops you will have 2 weeks to work on an assignment at home.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);color:rgb(1, 58, 81);"><br></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-decoration:inherit;font-style:inherit;"><span style="font-size:16px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);">7 Tuesday nights in Brussels, every two weeks.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;text-decoration:inherit;font-size:11pt;font-style:inherit;"><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);color:rgb(1, 58, 81);"><br></span></p></div><p><span style="background-color:rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);text-decoration-line:underline;font-size:20px;color:rgb(1, 58, 81);font-weight:200;">Read all about it right&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kunstkot.be/workshops/portrait-photography" title="here" target="_blank" rel="">here</a></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(1, 58, 81);"><br></span></p><p><br></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:10:45 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photography workshops]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/photography-workshops</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.portraits.brussels/images/Schermafbeelding 2022-08-18 om 16.01.49.png"/>Launching 2 new photography workshops starting October 2022 in Brussels]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_0p_PBkBLQqqQNskcHR9Jyg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_n0BVqClVT_ijnPjVzgvZYA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_n0BVqClVT_ijnPjVzgvZYA"].zprow{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_Crs2trwdSga_YD5Iyg89Ww" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-6 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Crs2trwdSga_YD5Iyg89Ww"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_LDUATDWdRl-KScGknydTMg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_LDUATDWdRl-KScGknydTMg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_Blp5qLQ_QlyBczEa9SJTcg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_Blp5qLQ_QlyBczEa9SJTcg"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p>In October 2022 I will start two new series of workshops. Every second Tuesday in Brussels. These are multilingual workshops for the motivated photo hobbyists.</p><p><br></p><p>The<span style="font-weight:bold;"> portrait photography</span> workshop is for those who already photograph, but who want to know all secrets of good portraits.</p><p>Check the portrait course description right<a href="https://www.sanderdewilde.com/category/st-agesphotobruxelles/product/st-agesphotobruxelles" title=" here" target="_blank" rel=""> here</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">&nbsp;Hybrid photography</span> is something I developed last year.</p><p><br></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_W9x-epk331rC4F2Ej7jA5A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_W9x-epk331rC4F2Ej7jA5A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;">&nbsp;Using digital and analogue techniques you will lift your photography to a higher level.</span><br style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">We will discuss some fascinating artists, their ideas, techniques and their way of working and we will work with both digital and analogue cameras ourselves.</span><br style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Anyone can participate, digital dslr, analog camera, even smartphone....</span><br style="font-size:14px;"><br style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Think: Composition, B&amp;W, storytelling, Staged photography, Portraits, Digital manipulation, Scanning, Retouching, Film development, Darkroom, Series, publications, Print opportunities, Exhibitions</span><br style="font-size:14px;"></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><br></span></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="https://www.sanderdewilde.com/category/st-agesphotobruxelles/product/photographyworkshopinbrussels" title="Check the info on Hybrid Photography&nbsp;" target="_blank" rel="">Check the info on Hybrid Photography&nbsp;</a></span></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_xOZhSwHrQ5SEXGHPUeb3yw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text zpbackground-size-auto zpbackground-position-center-center zpbackground-repeat-no zpbackground-attachment-scroll "><style> [data-element-id="elm_xOZhSwHrQ5SEXGHPUeb3yw"].zpelem-text { background-image:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30,34,45,0.42), rgba(30,34,45,0.21) ), url(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1588776814546-daab30f310ce?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=Mnw0NTc5N3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDd8fGRlbnRpc3R8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjYwNjU4NDM5&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080); color:rgba(255,0,0,0) ; font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:200; border-radius:2px; } [data-element-id="elm_xOZhSwHrQ5SEXGHPUeb3yw"].zpelem-text :is(h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6){ color:rgba(255,0,0,0) ; font-family:'Raleway',sans-serif; font-weight:200; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">My dentist had this great booking system. You just look up when he has some time for you. You book the time slot et voilá!</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">You even get a reminder a week for the consult, and an sms the day before. I thought wow! That's so easy, I want to have that too. Easy for customers, and easy for me as a photographer.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">A while I worked with the Facebook scheduler, but not everyone uses Facebook, so now&nbsp; I found another not too expensive app.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">You decide if you want a photography session of 30/45/60 minutes, find open dates and time slots, click click and it's done.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">And yes, I will send a reminder, because a no show is bad for me. Not only for my business (I prepare every shoot, checking lights, background, arranging my home studio) but also mentally. I prepare mentally to every shoot. Portraits take mental energy, but a no show takes even more mental energy.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">So after 2 e-mail reminders, we meet at the reserved date and time, and together we work for great results.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-weight:200;font-size:18px;">How about trying it right now?</span></p><p><br></p><p><img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1546071267-5cfb1e0e8f41?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=Mnw0NTc5N3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDUyfHxkZW50aXN0fGVufDB8fHx8MTY2MDY1ODQ0NQ&amp;ixlib=rb-1.2.1&amp;q=80&amp;w=1080" style="width:270px !important;height:405px !important;max-width:100% !important;" alt="Great teeth deserve a photographer"><span style="font-size:18px;"><br></span></p><p><br></p></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:10:27 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dit beeld werd gefact-checked]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/dit-beeld-werd-gefact-checked</link><description><![CDATA[Als fotograaf weet je nooit of, waar en hoe je werk gepubliceerd wordt. Hier werd een foto van mij valselijk van mijn website gestolen, en gebruikt in ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_rZeRlx_aT6mYDiUXJ4fq8g" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_fwwQNPyUSaeQp4IcJBP-qg" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_xDUoXd20Rq6tq9wTxeCLhw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_D6zizmUgQlmOsNQeamaOpw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><p>Als fotograaf weet je nooit of, waar en hoe je werk gepubliceerd wordt.</p><p>Hier werd een foto van mij valselijk van mijn website gestolen, en gebruikt in een extreem-rechtse Poolse Facebook-post over de Pride-parade in Polen. Gelukkig hebben mensen van Demagog het beeld als Fake betiteld en door FB laten blurren.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://sanderdewilde.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/schermafbeelding-2022-06-29-om-08.48.39.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-6853"><figcaption> De titel luidt: 'Dit is een foto van de Gelijkheidsparade in Warschau? </figcaption></figure><p>Op the website van<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://demagog.org.pl/fake_news/to-zdjecie-z-parady-rownosci-w-warszawie-zrobiono-je-w-belgii/" target="_blank"> DEMAGOG</a> klinkt het zo:</p><p>Dit is een foto uit 2013 uit Brussel. NEPNIEUWS IN EEN NOTENDOP </p><p>Een Facebook -bericht suggereert dat op de&nbsp; foto twee mensen in jurken te zien zijn die op een openbare plaats urineren tijdens de Equality Parade in Warschau. De auteur van de foto nam hem zelfs tijdens de Brusselse Gelijkheidsparade in 2013. Op sociale media is een foto verschenen waarop twee mensen in jurken te zien zijn die op een openbare plaats tegen een bouwkolom staan ​​te urineren. De beschrijving van de post - &quot;U dupiarza na paradzie&quot;, verwijst naar de controversiële verklaring van de president van Warschau, Rafał Trzaskowski, wat suggereert dat het incident plaatsvond in Warschau tijdens de Equality Parade op 25 juni 2022. De foto is niet gemaakt in Polen, maar in België, en werd bijna 10 jaar geleden gepubliceerd . Op deze manier werd het uit de context gehaald en raakte het de emoties van Poolse internetgebruikers.</p><p>Lees verder op: <a href="https://demagog.org.pl/fake_news/to-zdjecie-z-parady-rownosci-w-warszawie-zrobiono-je-w-belgii/">https://demagog.org.pl/fake_news/to-zdjecie-z-parady-rownosci-w-warszawie-zrobiono-je-w-belgii/</a></p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://sanderdewilde.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/schermafbeelding-2022-06-29-om-08.42.25.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-6856"><figcaption> Het beeld wordt nu geblurred door Facebook als zijnde fake news, maar het staat er nog wel. </figcaption></figure><p>Het bericht werd gedeeld door meer dan 100 gebruikers. Sommige opmerkingen geven aan dat de ontvangers het vanzelfsprekend vonden dat de foto in Polen was genomen (hoewel er een gebruiker was die België aangaf). De intocht wekte veel negatieve emoties op: &quot;Als dieren, zonder remmingen&quot;, &quot;Parade van vaseline&quot;, &quot;Het zal stinken en hoe je hier het stadhuis binnenkomt&quot;. De foto's zijn niet in Polen gemaakt - het kan snel worden gecontroleerd De post , door te verwijzen (&quot;u dupiarza&quot;) naar de controversiële verklaring van de president van Warschau, Rafał Trzaskowski in de&nbsp; podcast Wojewódzki &amp; Kędzierski , suggereerde dat de&nbsp; foto werd genomen tijdens de Equality Parade in Warschau. In veel gevallen duurt het enkele tientallen seconden om te controleren of de beschrijving van de foto de omstandigheden van het maken weerspiegelt. Het is voldoende om een ​​afbeeldingszoekmachine te gebruiken, bijvoorbeeld&nbsp; Google.</p><p>De foto die we bespraken werd in 2013 op Getty Images geplaatst&nbsp; met het onderschrift : &quot;België, Brussel, 19 mei 2013. Twee homo's verkleed als vrouwen pisten op een muur tijdens een parade nabij het Centraal Station.&quot; </p><p>Onder welke omstandigheden is de foto gemaakt? De auteur beschreef ze zelf De foto op Getty Images is gesigneerd met de naam van fotograaf Sander de Wilde (op de foto die op Facebook is gepost zien we het einde van zijn websiteadres: &quot;...wilde.com&quot;). Het staat in&nbsp; de galerij die op de website is gepubliceerd, waar we meer foto's kunnen zien van de parade, die plaatsvond in mei 2013 in Brussel . Op zijn blog beschreef de auteur de omstandigheden van de foto: “Van alle foto's die naar alle Belgische kranten werden gestuurd, koos er slechts één (De Standaard) voor mijn foto. Het was een foto van twee mannen vermomd als vrouwen die ik in het geheim had gevolgd toen ik ze wanhopig rond de Kunstberg in het centrum van Brussel zag rennen. Ze vonden een min of meer besloten plek in de gang bij het centraal station (waar urinegeur heel normaal is) om staand te urineren. Ik had deze foto bijna niet opgestuurd, ik vond het een beetje kitscherig, maar ik dacht ik; stel hem toch voor als mijn vrouw hem mooi vond.&quot; </p><p> In tegenstelling tot wat in de inhoud van de besproken post werd gesuggereerd , is de foto niet gemaakt tijdens de Equality Parade in Warschau. Het is bijna 10 jaar oud en uit zijn verband gerukt: het stelt een gebeurtenis in Brussel voor. De fotografie die in de Poolse context werd gebruikt, riep negatieve emoties op bij de ontvangers - wat ook een kenmerkende en vaak opzettelijke daad van desinformatie is.</p><p>Czytaj więcej na:&nbsp;<a href="https://demagog.org.pl/fake_news/to-zdjecie-z-parady-rownosci-w-warszawie-zrobiono-je-w-belgii/">https://demagog.org.pl/fake_news/to-zdjecie-z-parady-rownosci-w-warszawie-zrobiono-je-w-belgii/</a></p><figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://sanderdewilde.files.wordpress.com/2022/06/schermafbeelding-2022-06-29-om-09.10.12.png?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-6861"><figcaption> Het beeld in mijn archief, duidelijke omschrijving, copyright waarschuwing, en zelfs de prijzen bij gebruik online of in print, op mijn eigen <a href="https://sanderdewilde.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Gayparade-Brussels/G0000BU9jVUXQ8eg/I0000vH3_oy2eooo/C0000NBHWYfnUGts?fbclid=IwAR0ckS-LflvzdMrcIMg0v_N09WqNWW9EFzuUH94LkwfuNzzf8hEwJ67yF7Y" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> website</a>. </figcaption></figure></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 18:14:14 +0200</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photographer in Lockdown]]></title><link>https://www.portraits.brussels/blogs/post/photographer-in-lockdown</link><description><![CDATA[Yes, I panicked. How to stay alive during Covid as a small entrepeneur/photographer.I started photographing families in Brussels. Just as a mental sup ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_UwhOcLTrSXagaRncqpaFQA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_6pKMYOApSYiPG7b8oop5wQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_PQgqwIHrQCiXTJxO9bXegw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_97tI63voR62TggOvnEmG6Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><p>Yes, I panicked. How to stay alive during Covid as a small entrepeneur/photographer.I started photographing families in Brussels. Just as a mental support to them, and to maybe earn a little cash. Most important: this was a great way to get on the road, see people, although from a distance. I just needed to go out, and as a journalist, with a presscard, I could!</p><p> My creative initiatives were picked up by some media beginning of the year. During the first Covid-19 lockdown in Belgium they interviewed me on my workshops, photography projects and more. </p><p>Check out the articles in Dutch at Bruzz.be and on Knack.be</p><p>Check out the entire series of inhabitants of Brussels during the first lockdown in my portfolio</p><div class="wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-circle"><div class="tiled-gallery__gallery"><div class="tiled-gallery__row columns-2"><div class="tiled-gallery__col"><figure class="tiled-gallery__item"><img alt="" src="https://sanderdewilde.files.wordpress.com/2020/10/7j7a0065.jpg?resize=1890%2C1890"></figure></div>
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</div></div></div><h3>Portretten in quarantaine</h3><p>Ook voor fotograaf Sander de Wilde was het even slikken toen de overheid de nieuwe maatregelen aankondigde. &quot;Het is vreselijk om nu fotograaf te zijn. Ik ben fotojournalist en doe portretten en reportages, maar dat is allemaal opgehouden. Ik geef ook les, maar dat is nu gestopt en opeens zit je thuis.&quot;<br><br>Hoewel de overheid het een en ander aan sociale maatregelen had die hem er financieel doorheen moeten helpen, wilde De Wilde het werk niet helemaal neerleggen. Online kwam hij al gauw met een op maat gemaakte fotocursus die mensen thuis kunnen doen. 'Creatief binnenshuis' voor beginnende fotografen leert de mensen in 120 minuten een aantal basics.<br><br>Normaal maakt de fotograaf naast zijn werk als fotojournalist ook portretten van Brusselaars. Dat werkt gaat door, besliste hij. Maar dat gebeurt coronaproof: hij neemt portretten van families terwijl ze op hun balkon staan, of door het raam. Een echt quarantaineportret dus.</p><p>©Bruzz.be</p></div></div>
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