Bastiaan Woudt is a contemporary photographer who has seen a meteoric rise in the world of photography. Despite having no formal training or experience, he has managed to develop his own distinct signature style that is both abstract and sharp, with a strong focus on detail.

Woudt is a student of the history of photography, having devoured photobooks and visited museums and fairs. This has led to a strong preference for classic subjects such as portraits and nudes, and references to illustrious periods from photography can be seen throughout his work, such as Surrealism and the documentary photography of the 1960s and 70s. However, through his sophisticated use of both camera and post-production techniques, which he has taught himself by experimenting heavily with both, Woudt gives his own graphic and wholly contemporary twist to these classic subjects.

Woudt is known for capturing monochrome minimalism at its finest and his photography has been exhibited widely in international fairs and museums. With charcoal tones and elegant compositions, his photography feels like stepping into a modern painting. Light and shadow dance elegantly, creating a hint of surrealism as the sober shades ask the viewer to see only the essence and awaken every detail. He honors this photography while exploring how modern in-camera methods and post-production can elevate the style of today.

Bastiaan Woudt proves himself to be a sought-after photographer, an artist with raw talent, driven by a strong work ethic, a student of photography history, and an entrepreneurial edge. He continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in photography, creating work that is both timeless and contemporary.

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