Seven years ago I moved to London from Bruges, in Belgium.

Over the years, life in London has changed me. It made me synchronize with its faster rhythm, its unique flavor, its color and the eclectic mix of people that crowd the streets. This city breathes a sense of 'Everything is possible', making me feel more and more confident about what I had always dreamed of being; a freelance photographer, translating what I see in my mind's eye into tangible images.

I started working as a freelance photographer for various animal charities back in 2001. I was overwhelmed by the quiet passion and determined dedication these charities have for animals and their owners. One of my first clients was The Mayhew Animal Home. Working for them made me look behind closed doors, into sometimes disturbing parts of hidden social misery. It allowed me to meet with the homeless, the sick, the deprived, witnessing their astounding love for their pets and the visible strength they gain from caring for them.

My images for the Cats Protection League, a cat charity have been used in various national and local newspapers.

Recently, I work a lot for Harrow and Brent council. These assignments require me to take standard group pictures, make portraits, cover receptions and events. It teaches me a lot about my local community and forces me to see the beauty in everything. It can be challenging at times, but it gives me great pleasure as well when the client is satisfied.

On the more creative side, I get my inspiration from shapes in the urban landscape. Seeing beauty through the forest of chaos and dirt in the streets of the city. All in all, you could call me a journalistic photographer with a big heart for animals.