Robin Hooybergs is a photographer based in Belgium, working across documentary, cultural, editorial and commercial photography.
Her work has been featured by publications and organizations including Vogue India, Vogue Arabia, Selvedge Magazine, Opera Ballet Vlaanderen and the United Nations. Since graduating in Visual Arts in 2020, she has collaborated with cultural institutions, artisan organizations and international brands across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, North Africa and Asia.
Alongside documentary and editorial work, Robin also works in event, performance and real estate photography, combining visual storytelling with a practical and client-focused approach.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER- BELGIUM & INTERNATIONAL
2020 – Present
Working across documentary, editorial, commercial and event photography for cultural institutions, brands, organizations and private clients.
Projects include:
Documentary photography
Real estate photography
Event and performance photography
E-commerce and branding photography
Portrait photography
Visual storytelling and reportage
Wedding photography
Clients and collaborations include:
Opera Ballet Vlaanderen
Cano
United Nations
Dubai Design Week
Global Sourcing Expo Melbourne
International artisanal organizations and cultural initiatives across Latin America, North Africa, the Middle East and Asia
Passerelle
PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHER — INDIGENIUS
2023 – PRESENT
Lead photographer documenting indigenous craftsmanship, ancestral practices and artisan communities for the Indigenius platform.
Responsibilities:
Documentary photography
Brand storytelling
Portrait photography
E-commerce photography
Visual content production on location
International collaboration with artisan cooperatives and cultural organizations
REPORTAGE PHOTOGRAPHER — PASSERELLE DANCE STUDIO
2020 – 2022
Produced reportage photography for performances, rehearsals and behind-the-scenes productions.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS & FEATURES
2025 — Opera Ballet Vlaanderen Season Brochure
2024 — Vogue India
2024 — Vogue Arabia
2024 — Selvedge Magazine
2024 — United Nations
2024 — Dubai Design Week
2024 — Future Materials Library at Heimtextil Frankfurt
2020 — Inferno Magazine
2020 — Theaterkrant
2019 — Royal Academy: Alternative Photography
EDUCATION
Bachelor in Visual Arts (Photography)
LUCA School of Arts
2017 – 2020
2017 – 2020
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Sunset High School
2015 – 2017
2015 – 2017
International School of Amsterdam
2013 – 2015
2013 – 2015
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Real Estate Photography — Centrum voor Avondonderwijs
Wedding Photography — Sophie Callewaert
Alternative Wedding Photography — The Richters
Birth Photography — Marijke Thoen
Documentary Photography — Bieke De Poorter
Documentary Photography — Carl De Keyzer
Documentary Photography — Jan Rosseel
Performance Photography — Sarah & Charles
Street Photography — Stephen Leslie
LANGUAGES
Dutch — Native
English — Fluent