I am Katleen Claes, a Belgian photographer with a passion for the beauty of simplicity and authenticity, which brings warmth and connection. For over 15 years I have been creating storytelling photography. Relaxed, authentic and atmospheric images that will still embrace you, even after a long time. With an eye for beauty and details I capture the simplicity and authentic character of every story. I describe my work as refined and elegant. It evokes a feeling of connection, warmth and charming simplicity. I feel attracted to story's with a soul and an authentic character.
MY STORY
In my early twenties I was already passionate about photography. Capturing beauty that people don't see. I am genuinely happy when a ray of sunshine shines through, when facades have beautiful structures, when fine fabrics decorate a room, when the authentic character is preserved through craftsmanship,... Capturing this in images is a privilege. In addition to my profession as a graphic designer and illustrator, I also started photographing as a family photographer in my twenties. Newborn babies, families, first communicants, weddings, ... Along the way I got assignments to capture collections. Children's clothing brands, lifestyle shoots for women's boutiques, product shoots for ceramists, collection shoots for interior design stores. And with a passion to make everything more beautiful, my husband and I bought a house in France in 2019. We renovated the house and made it a place where everyone would immediately feel at home. I took the first photos of our holiday home and tried to capture the atmosphere that the guests would experience, so that they could feel it through the images. I was really in my habitat. I could get so caught up in it, strip it down to the essence but also give it a very homely character. This new passion was born in la douce France. Capturing holiday homes that other people have created with care and precision for their guests. Capturing in images what they cannot explain in words. I hope we can meet one day, love Katleen.