Louis Dhondt

Photographer at Smiler

Louis Dhondt has a diverse work experience that spans various fields. Louis currently runs their own business, Louis Dhondt Photography and Film, where they create captivating visuals for a wide range of clients, including real estate agents, marketing teams, commercial broadcasters, small businesses, media outlets, and other creatives. In addition to tailored content, they also offer a library of pre-made commercial and editorial stock footage.

Prior to starting their own business, Louis worked as a freelance photographer for Smiler, specializing in capturing stunning images of individuals and groups at popular tourist hotspots and allocated venues. Louis honed their skills in approaching and interacting with people, delivering exceptional photographs of special moments using top-of-the-line equipment and expertise in lighting and composition.

Louis has also gained experience in the stock content industry. As a Pond5 contributor, they learned about the creative process and the business of selling stock content, optimizing their work for search and maximizing sales. Louis has also contributed to iStock by Getty Images and Adobe Stock, selling their photos and videos to clients worldwide and meeting their diverse needs. Additionally, they have contributed a vast portfolio of high-quality content, including drone shots and unique perspectives, to the Shutterstock platform, expanding their reach globally.

Before entering the photography and film industry, Louis had internships and roles in the hospitality and culinary fields. Louis worked as a Duty Manager Intern at Hotel Des Indes and as a Food and Beverage Intern at St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. Louis also gained experience as a Chef Trainee at Brookes Restaurant.

Louis Dhondt completed their education at Oxford Brookes University, studying at the Oxford Brookes Business School from September 2017 to September 2021.

Louis Dhondt attended The International School of the Hague from 2008 to 2016. It is unclear from the provided information whether they obtained a degree or pursued any specific field of study during their time at the school. Furthermore, in December 2021, they obtained a Dutch EASA Certificate A1-A3 + A2 from Drone Class B.V.

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  • Photographer

    March, 2023 - present