Community over competition

During my first years as a photographer, I spent way too much time trying to figure out everything myself. My workflow was inefficient, my website was crap, my editing was inconsistent and looking back on my pricing makes me want to slap myself in the face. With a chair.

I’ve learned many lessons since I started working as a full-time photographer 10 years ago. And I'd love to share these with you, so you don't have to cringe as hard as I do when I think about all the time and money I've wasted.

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Join Firgen

Firgen is a community for photographers based on the idea of genuine, unselfish delight or pride in the accomplishments of another person. Elke Van den Ende and I have been organizing online courses, live workshops, co-workings and retreats for our local community since 2019.

Care to join us? All photographers all welcome! (Not only wedding photographers.)

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I left for Firgen with a head full of doubts and a serious case of "imposter syndrome". I came back home knowing 100% sure I wanted to make photography my main profession. Do I need to say more?

Zoë, Firgen 2020 participant
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Follow a First Light workshop

With First Light, Leentje, Elke and I decided to combine forces in order to help other (aspiring) wedding photographers to chase their dreams. 

We've coached / helped / cheered on more than 350 photographers since our very first workshop back in 2020. Check out our website to learn more about our masterclasses, online courses and premium trainings!

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I seriously would never have been where I am now without you guys. Your course has not only helped me learn a lot, it has also given me the right tools to work with. You saved me years of trial and error and helped me grow faster than I could've ever dreamed.

Studio Leau, First Light Fundamentals participant