I am a highly disciplined Australian commercial sports and event photographer based in Hilversum, Netherlands, with over 15 years of experience capturing high‑pressure international events. I specialise in real-time delivery and technical precision, bringing a calm-in-the-chaos approach to high-profile corporate environments. I have a proven track record documenting global summits and major sporting events for tier-one brands such as UEFA, Adidas, and Garmin. I am experienced in live-upload workflows (Photo Mechanic / Google Drive) for immediate editorial and social-media engagement.

Andy Astfalck

I am a highly disciplined Australian commercial sports and event photographer based in Hilversum, Netherlands, with over 15 years of experience capturing high‑pressure international events. I specialise in real-time delivery and technical precision, bringing a calm-in-the-chaos approach to high-profile corporate environments. I have a proven track record documenting global summits and major sporting events for tier-one brands such as UEFA, Adidas, and Garmin. I am experienced in live-upload workflows (Photo Mechanic / Google Drive) for immediate editorial and social-media engagement.

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I am a highly disciplined Australian commercial sports and event photographer based in Hilversum, Netherlands, with over 15 years of experience capturing high‑pressure international events.

I specialise in real-time delivery and technical precision, bringing a calm-in-the-chaos approach to high-profile corporate environments. I have a proven track record documenting global summits and major sporting events for tier-one brands such as UEFA, Adidas, and Garmin. I am experienced in live-upload workflows (Photo Mechanic / Google Drive) for immediate editorial and social-media engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Commercial & Event Photographer at Global / Netherlands
January 1, 2010 - Present
Contracted by major organizations (UEFA, Adidas, Garmin) to document large-scale international events and brand launches. Covered world-class sporting events including Olympic Games, World Athletics Championships, and Major Marathons (Amsterdam, Berlin, Tokyo, New York). Delivered high-fidelity, out-of-camera assets for immediate editorial and social media use, often under strict hourly deadlines. Managed end-to-end logistics for multi-day shoots, including gear redundancy and digital asset security.
Adventure Guide & River Manager at Adventure Guide & River Manager
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1998
Led Class 5 white-water expeditions and managed 15-boat convoys. Developed a 'safety-first' mindset and the ability to maintain professional composure in physically demanding, fast-paced environments — skills directly transferable to high-pressure event photography.

Education

Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training at Sturt University
January 17, 2003 - December 1, 2007
Masters of Applied Science (Sport Coaching) at University of Queensland
February 2, 2008 - November 15, 2014

Qualifications

Swift Water Rescue Instructor (Qualified)
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
NSP (Netherlands Sport Personnel) & AIPS (International Sports Press Association) Member
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
Full Dutch B1 License
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026
NSP Member
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
AIPS Member
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    uniE621 ASICS Training Camp
    Coverage of atheletes training in Mallorca, Spain
    uniE621 European Athletic Championships 2016
    Coverage of event for Runners World Magazine
    uniE621 World Championships Budapest
    Coverage of Athletics for Atletiekunie, Dutch Athletics Federation
    uniE621 ASICS Ambassadors
    Photography for ASICS Fronntrunner Team Italy
    uniE621 Conference Photography
    Coverage of Sales and Marketing meeting for ASICS