My name is Bianca de Groot.

 

I am currently living in the beautiful country of New Zealand.

 

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 university, followed by a Master’s in Econometrics. 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. Shortly after, a dear friend gifted me a film camera, and I started capturing the essence of cities like Rome, Paris, and Amsterdam. During my university years, I also took photography courses at the Utrecht University Cultural Centre, focusing on Portrait Photography, Composition Photography, and Documentary Photography.

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In 2019, I officially became a photographer, registered my business. While working as a supervisor for the Dutch Central Bank (supervisor on insurance companies), I spent my weekends photographing weddings, mostly.

 

Last September, I decided to embark on an adventure in New Zealand with my van. I found myself in Wanaka, a breathtaking place where I organized photography lessons at the Wanaka Library and did a portrait photography project for the Welcoming Community.