Bastiaan Woudt

Owner at Woudt Photography

Bastiaan Woudt is a renowned Dutch photographer and entrepreneur born in 1987.1 He began his photography career in 2011, quickly establishing himself as a notable figure in contemporary photography despite having no formal training.2

Photographic Style and Focus

Woudt is known for his distinctive monochromatic style, focusing primarily on:

Portraits
Landscapes
Still lifes1

His work is characterized by a unique black-and-white aesthetic with attention to detail and a faded look.2 Woudt draws inspiration from surrealism and documentary photography of the late 20th century, incorporating techniques reminiscent of photographers like Richard Avedon and Irving Penn.2

Career Highlights

Published 7 books
Featured in prestigious publications such as Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and National Geographic1
Founder of 1605 Publishers, an art platform and publishing house1
Won several international awards, including the British Journal of Photography "Ones to watch" in 20161

Notable Projects

Woudt has traveled extensively for his work, creating series in:

Nepal
Morocco
Uganda1

These journeys resulted in three books: Peak (2020), Mukono (2017), and Bastiaan Woudt in Marokko.1

Recent Work

Woudt's latest series, "Echo from Beyond," debuted at a solo exhibition at Jaeger Art in Berlin. This project merges his photographic archive with AI-generated interpretations, pushing the boundaries of traditional photography.3

Bastiaan Woudt has quickly risen to prominence in the photography world, with his work commanding high prices in the international art market and being exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide.1 3