Looking back at March, it feels like both a long and short month. Some events feel like they happened ages ago, while others seem like they just took place yesterday. It was a month filled with exciting activities, both work-related and personal.
The month kicked off with a Nikon Z8 autofocus system workshop. I picked up some fantastic tips and tricks on autofocusing, and I have to thank Gregory van Toor for the valuable insights that made a real difference to my work.
Later, I caught up with Tom Uyterspot for a casual coffee and conversation about street photography. It was a relaxed and enjoyable chat, and it’s something I definitely plan to do more often.
Work-wise, March was packed. I conducted smartphone photography workshops at Paintfactory in Bruges and Premium Sound Solutions in Dendermonde, helping participants improve their mobile photography skills. I also traveled across Belgium for corporate portrait sessions, visiting cities like Leuven, Liege, Waterloo, and Knokke. Interestingly, all of my events this month took place within a 500-meter radius in Brussels!
In addition to the workshops, I had the chance to record a podcast episode with Nina Welch-Kling. While the episode won’t be published until May, it’s something I’m really looking forward to. On top of that, I hit a personal milestone of reaching over 1000 plays on my podcast on Spotify. That’s definitely something to celebrate!
When I wasn’t busy with work, I spent time walking through Brussels, Antwerp, and Leuven, capturing street photos. I also photographed the 30th anniversary celebration of Scaldis, snapping some memorable moments.
Highlights and Firsts from March 2025
First-Time Experiences:
- Meeting up with Tom Uyterspot
- Recording a podcast with Nina Welch-Kling
- Reaching 1000 plays on my podcast
Books I Enjoyed:
- A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson – a must-read!
- The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll
- The Meaning in the Making by Sean Tucker – highly recommended for all creatives
Films & Series Watched:
- Evolution – surprisingly funny
- Good Morning, Vietnam – Robin Williams is always a joy
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent – better than expected
- Saving Private Ryan – not my usual genre, but undeniably a classic
- Robin Hood – rewatched for the first time in years
- Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – surprisingly creepy for a kids’ movie!
- The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim – decent, but not extraordinary
- The Electric State – a bit underwhelming
Places Visited:
- Nobi Antwerpen
- Wurst Leuven
- Fomu Antwerpen
- La Plaza Brussel
March was a month full of learning, connecting with fellow creatives, and enjoying some great books, movies, and street photography moments. Looking forward to what April will bring!
