I'm Sander de Wilde, a Dutch photographer, artist and teacher based in Brussels. My practice spans documentary photography, photojournalism (portraits and reportage,° graphic arts, and teaching, with a focus on community projects and collaborative work. My approach blends visual storytelling for international media, mainly portraits and reportages, with hands-on workshop formats.

S. de Wilde

I'm Sander de Wilde, a Dutch photographer, artist and teacher based in Brussels. My practice spans documentary photography, photojournalism (portraits and reportage,° graphic arts, and teaching, with a focus on community projects and collaborative work. My approach blends visual storytelling for international media, mainly portraits and reportages, with hands-on workshop formats.

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I’m Sander de Wilde, a Dutch photographer, artist and teacher based in Brussels. My practice spans documentary photography, photojournalism (portraits and reportage,° graphic arts, and teaching, with a focus on community projects and collaborative work.

My approach blends visual storytelling for international media, mainly portraits and reportages, with hands-on workshop formats.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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Intermediate
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Language

English
Advanced
Dutch
Fluent
French
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photographer at De Wilde Photography
June 1, 2010 - Present
Freelancer in Belgium since 2007
Workshop Teacher at Mus-e
January 1, 2023 - Present
Lead and coordinate workshops focusing on arts integration with music education; engaged participants through hands-on art activities.
Freelance Art Workshops Teacher at Avansa
January 1, 2022 - Present
Deliver creative workshops to diverse groups as part of a freelance program supporting arts education.
Artist
January 1, 2014 - Present
Independent artist working with photography and graphic arts; engages in exhibitions and projects across Brussels and beyond.
Freelance Photographer, Documentary and Portraits at Self-employed
January 1, 2009 - Present
Documentary and portrait photographer based in Brussels; commissions and personal projects; collaborations with clients and organizations.
Freelance Art Teacher at kunstKot.be
January 1, 2017 - Present
Lead creative courses and workshops as a freelance art teacher, developing curricula and facilitating classes.
Photography Teacher at Gemeenschapscentrum Elzenhof (Ixelles)
January 1, 2015 - Present
Photography teacher at a community center, delivering introductory and advanced photography courses to varied audiences.
4h. Dutch Language and Culture Teacher at Cefaid, Brussels
January 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Taught Dutch language and culture to participants in 4H programs, developing engaging lesson plans.
Photography Teacher at SKVR/FOTOMUSEUM ROTTERDAM NL
January 1, 2007 - September 17, 2025
Photography teacher at SKVR/Fotomuseum Rotterdam, teaching photography to youth and adults.
Freelance Photographer at Rotterdam, NL
January 1, 2008 - September 17, 2025
Freelance photographer servicing Rotterdam region with portraits and documentary work.
Photographer at Kral Image Center Veendam
January 1, 2002 - September 17, 2025
Photographer at Kral Image Center Veendam; produced images for clients and projects.
Photography Pro Sales at Groningen, NL
January 1, 1997 - September 17, 2025
Sales role focused on photography-related products and services; supported professionals and enthusiasts.
Military Service at Netherlands Armed Forces
January 1, 1990 - September 17, 2025
Completed mandatory military service.
Sailing Teacher
January 1, 1990 - September 17, 2025
Sailing instructor providing hands-on sailing education and safety training.
Temporary Positions
January 1, 1989 - September 17, 2025
Various temporary jobs across different sectors early in career.

Education

Graphic arts at Rhok academy Brussels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2020
Photography at KABK Den Haag, Dutch Royal Art Academy
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1999
Cultural Anthropology at Universiteit Utrecht
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
VWO-B at Praedinius gymnasium / Zernike college, Groningen
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1987

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    uniE621 Portrait shoot of Architects
    For a magazine I photographed these two landscape architects using flash on location. photo

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