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Certificate of Authenticity


A lot has happened since the publication of my book SUPERCARS. The most important change has been the discovery of the exquisite yet challenging world of galleries and art exhibitions. And damn has it been fun!

Why I stopped curating my Instagram feed.


January 2024 was definitely a new start in many ways, including new goals, new work methods and saying goodbye to certain practices. But I’d like to address something that has a profound impact on how I’ve been using Instagram.

Being a car nut


Yep, I annoyed my girlfriend again this afternoon. All because I printed a new edit of my well-known Lamborghini Countach shot on my new Epson printer and couldn’t contain my excitement to share (just typing this revs me up again).

October Update


Hope you’re all well! The last few weeks were quite eventful, so I think it’s time for some updates. Not wasting any time, let’s get into it!

Shoot of the Month: not just any Ferrari 🐴


Back at it again. I’ll be honest: after launching the book, I needed a bit of a break from shooting cars. Doing 50 cars in a row is challenging and gets the adrenaline flowing, but also takes a toll on creativity and enjoyment after a while.

Forza Ferrari!


Ferrari just won Le Mans with their Hypercar! Congratulations! To celebrate, I picked another iconic Ferrari: the Enzo. Shot for my book Supercars, this beauty is privately owned by a Belgian collector.

Visiting Bellini Nautica


Early January I received an email from Bellini Nautica: they explained that they were a restorer of vintage Riva yachts in Italy, and enquired if I would be interested in a creative partnership (I had to read it twice).

Visiting Maranello – 33 years later.


My first ever exposure to Ferrari was around 1990 when I received a small remote-controlled F40. Over the years more and more scale models followed (I still have them all – my favourite being the F50), in addition to posters, hats and other typical childhood gubbins (I just texted my mom asking to send an old picture of me wearing my Tifosi outfit complete with red face make-up).

The Pagani adventure.


When I was 15 years old, I spent the entire Summer working at a pancake restaurant while all my friends were riding around on their bikes and going on holidays. My objective was clear: at the end of the Summer I wanted a PlayStation 2 and a copy of Gran Turismo 3.

Zoute Grand Prix: Concours d’Elegance


A few weeks back, I had the privilege and pleasure to lightpaint some of the cars at the Concours d’Elegance at Zoute Grand Prix. It was a cold, wet night, and despite a very soggy golf court (and being extremely tired), it was an opportunity I didn’t want to miss.

Trying out the new MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition


BMW BeLux asked if I was interested in trying out the brand new MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition for a few days, and of course I said yes. My only conclusive feedback is: this thing is an absolute little bundle of joy. Great sound, great looks and sporty as hell.

Meet RED!


This is RED, a 1984 Porsche 964 WTL built in 1995 by DP Motorsport, rocking 2-piece LVS 18” Rotiforms. She’s the pride and joy of Samizdatbe aka Pierre-Philippe, who was nice enough and equally excited to spend an evening shooting her. So much fun. Pierre-Philippe is probably the biggest 911 fanatic I know, so make sure to go check his Instagram!

Lamborghini Huracán STO launch!


Lamborghini Brussels invited me for a sneak peak of the brand new Huracán STO, their latest V10 track-shredding monster. Not only did I get to shoot the shining new beast from Sant’Agata Bolognese, I was also given a personalized Lamborghini cool box (!) with some delicious food by Sprout to be Brussels. Massive thanks to Lamborghini Brussels!

24 hours with the Huracán EVO RWD.


Yesterday was probably one of the best days of my life: I got to enjoy the new Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD all by myself for 24 hours. Of course I did a little shoot as well. Many thanks to Lamborghini Brussels!