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father – foodie – music lover – worker – wine – campfires – creativity – adventure – festivals – Ella Fitzgerald – Swimming Paul – Nico Morano – sausages – Ottolenghi – friluftsliv – travel
I’m a father, a creative, and a restless soul with a love for good food, great music, and life in all its flavours. You’ll find me just as easily behind a campfire with sausages, an Italian piece of ham and a glass of red wine as in the kitchen cooking Ottolenghi-style feasts for friends. Music fuels everything — from Ella Fitzgerald’s timeless sound to the energy of live festivals and good indie music.
I work hard, driven by curiosity and a hunger for connection, but I always carve out space for adventure and friluftsliv: that raw, simple joy of being outside, being in another country. I believe in slowing down to savour things — a well-cooked meal, the rhythm of a record, cuddling with my kids. It’s not about perfection, but presence.
If you love different kinds of music and can enjoy a glass of wine, open doors and cooking, maybe you can stop everything what you are doing, start enjoying and play this list of mine while doing all that:
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MY ORIGIN STORY BEGINS HERE
Born in Leuven — the city of Stella, student bars and late-night debates on the Old Market. I studied, partied, and started working as a teacher. Restless by nature, I also picked up gigs in events, always chasing new experiences and stories.
While traveling through Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia and Sweden, I picked up a camera. That first spark quickly became a fire. I enrolled in photography school and committed fully: learning to master my camera, lighting, studio setups, and working with people. I loved it — but something still felt off. I was missing depth, connection, meaning. I needed my pictures to mean MORE and connect better.
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2018
Then came 2018 — the year everything shifted.
I joined a workshop called Mind the Moment, and in just a few days I learned more about light, timing, intuition and storytelling than I had in years. It cracked something open. I began chasing not just good images, but honest moments. From that point on, I worked harder than ever — shadowing some of the best photographers, investing in my growth, shooting, failing, learning, improving.
It wasn’t just about photography anymore. It became about seeing.
And that’s when it all started to click.
02.
I TOOK THE NEXT STEP
After learning from several experienced photographers and joining them on shoots, I grew a lot. Then COVID hit and everything slowed down. Weddings and events paused, but I cherished the time with my family—the quiet moments, the intimacy. I kept shooting, focusing on my own loved ones, capturing real, meaningful moments. It showed me that being a great photographer isn’t just about technique, but about truly seeing and feeling the story behind every image.
03.
THIS IS WHERE I AM
Now, after 10 years behind the camera — and 6 years capturing weddings — I’ve taken the leap. In 2024, I left my job in education and went full-time as a photographer. No safety net, no plan B. Just trust, focus, and a fire that wouldn’t go out. Since then, I haven’t looked back.
I’ve travelled with fellow photographers to places like Málaga, France, and Croatia. Oh, and I once shot the Pope—don’t worry, just with my camera! I had the rare chance to photograph Pope Francis up close. One of those surreal moments where you realise how wild this photography journey can be. I’ve expanded my work beyond weddings, diving into corporate photography and rediscovering my love for interior and architectural spaces.
This is where I’m meant to be — telling real stories, with real people, in real light. Telling your story!
“Capturing connection one moment at a time.”
LET’S TALK ABOUT
5 THINGS I LOVE
PHOTOGRAPHY FOOD/DRINKS FRIENDS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Do you also love images that truly tell a story? No stiff poses, just raw, real moments — full of life and meaning? Then we’re likely on the same wavelength. I photograph the way I see the world: honestly, intuitively, and with attention to what truly matters.
FOOD & DRINKS
Are you someone who finds joy in good food, a shared table, and a glass of wine that fits just right? Then we’ll get along. Whether it’s an Ottolenghi-inspired feast or grilled sausages by the fire — to me, food is connection. Just like photography.
FRIENDS
Maybe you feel the same: friends are the best kind of fuel. Laughing late into the night, meaningful conversations, comfortable silences — that’s what fills my cup. It’s also why I love working with people who celebrate life just as it comes, surrounded by those who matter.
FAMILY
If, like me, your family is your anchor — then you understand how precious those moments together are. I believe every wedding album should include honest, heartfelt images of you and your family — the real connection you share with your loved ones and friends.
MY FAMILY
Everything changed the day I became a dad.
Nore and Odil turned my world upside down — in the best way possible. They remind me daily of what really matters. I love capturing the quiet, everyday moments when I’m just hanging out with my little crew. No posing, no pressure. Just real life, as it is. That’s where the magic is.
Becoming a father also sharpened my eye for storytelling. I started photographing real moments every single day — the chaos, the calm, the in-between. It’s where my documentary style truly came to life. Honest, heartfelt, and always in the moment.
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You’ve just had a glimpse into my world — music, fire, food, stories and atmosphere. Now I’d love to discover yours.
Whether it’s a wedding, a business shoot, or something completely unique — feel free to reach out. Send me a message, book a quick call or email me at info@didierbunkens.com
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Let’s create something real.