I'm a Brussels based photographer inspired by a love for light and the male body.
When I was 18, I received my first camera. This second hand classic, a canon AE-1, forced me to learn all about photography basics. Playing with it for several years, I became more confident and it got me hooked on photography. But I never found a real focus. Doing snaps of architecture, streets, pigeons and flowers was fun, sure. It also became rather boring. So I forgot about the camera for many years.
An article on a photography blog changed things. A photographer, whose name escapes me, was telling his story. About how he had been taking mediocre pictures for years, until he started to focus on a subject he was truly passionate about. It got me thinking. What could be my passion. That answer was quite obvious. I love men and I love the phenomenon of light.
So I started to experiment with all the light source I could find in the house, using my own body to test and learn. With a dozen successful self portaits, I managed to convince some of my dear friends to get naked. Thanks to them, I got to build my first true portfolio and I will forever be grateful for that.
Malescaper has become more for me than pure photography. It is an energy source. My heart skips a beat every time someone agrees to meet up. My brain starts to race with chaotic creativity. And it is very much a catalyst for social interaction. Meeting all these sweet people through a creative dialogue really is a blessing.
I love to see my shootings as an experimental journey between the model and myself. Together we discover what works and feels right.
If you feel like joining me on this adventure, contact me and ask away!
Sven
