As of now, the agency SEVERIN WENDELER represents advertising photographer Geert De Taeye. The Belgian creative moves effortlessly across genres, working in advertising, portrait, landscape, and staged imagery with references to painting and film. This versatility defines his style – subtle, thoughtful, and driven by a refined sense of atmosphere.
To introduce his work, we’re featuring his campaign for Jägermeister Manifest, which captures the feeling of truly special moments: “I had the privilege to work on the Jägermeister print campaign featuring their new product, Manifest. A high-end alcoholic drink designed to be shared with best friends during unforgettable moments.“
Geert De Taeye observes, deconstructs, and reassembles – moments are not simply captured but reinterpreted and transformed. Technical precision meets emotion, irony, and empathy. His images often reveal their full impact at second glance – and that’s exactly why they stay with you.
“Like most things in life, photography is about atmosphere, emotion, special moments. What fascinates me when creating my images is how I get there – the journey; the story behind it. The choices I make by selecting the location, the light, the people I work with in my team. It all comes together in one moment, a special moment.” - Geert De Taeye
Geert De Taeye was recently awarded Belgian Photographer of the Year 2026. In early April, he also presented an exhibition showcasing an overview of his work to date:
“Winning Belgian Photographer of the Year 2026 made me even more eager to share my work. That’s why I’m exhibiting soon. It’s not a retrospective, I’m too young for that, but an overview of my career so far. I hope my personal work inspires others, and I’m excited to share it.”
