My name is Bianca de Groot.

 

I grew up in the French-speaking region of Belgium, though my parents are originally from the Netherlands. My academic background is in Mathematics, which I studied at the University of Utrecht, followed by a Master’s in Econometrics in Rotterdam. Despite this analytical background, photography has always been my true passion, and I’ve dedicated much of my time improving my skills in this field.

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I began my photography journey at the age of 18 while I was exploring the streets of London as an au pair. In my first year of my mathematics program, I joined the photography committee and started capturing events like musicals, concerts and introductory days. Shortly after, a dear friend gifted me a film camera, and I started capturing the essence of cities like Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam - falling in love with the art of storytelling through images. During my university years, I also took photography courses at the Cultural Centre of the University of Utrecht, Parnassos, where I focused on Composition Photography, Portrait Photography and Documentary Photography. These courses deepened my understanding of photography and helped shape my approach to capturing moments.

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In 2019, I officially became a photographer, registered my business. While working as a supervisor for the Dutch Central Bank, I spent my weekends photographing weddings, mostly. Photographing weddings allowed me to combine my love for street photography, portraits, architecture, and capturing raw, unposed moments. It was a beautiful blend of all the elements I love about photography. 

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In September 2023, I decided to embark on an adventure in New Zealand with my van. I found myself in Wanaka, a breathtaking place where expanded my passion for photography by teaching photography. I taught courses on the Basics of Photography, Composition in Photography and Colour Theory in Photography. I also did a portrait documentary photography project for the Welcoming Community in Wanaka, New Zealand. I'm excited to continue offering these photography lessons in other locations, as I enjoyed it very much.