Why photography?
Because it freezes what will never return. A smile, a glance, the light of a May afternoon — so many tiny nothings that compose a life. My job is to make sure something of them remains, long after the moment has passed.
About
Behind the lens, a story of glances
Fifteen years capturing moments, taming light, translating into images what words sometimes struggle to say. Here is my story — and perhaps soon yours.
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Based in Durbuy
The portrait
Nicolas Jacquet
A passionate photographer for over fifteen years, I reveal the authenticity of every moment through a sensitive eye and a mastered technique. My craft is, above all, an encounter.
Based in Durbuy in the province of Luxembourg, I work throughout Belgium and beyond — from the Ardennes to Brussels, through Liège, Mons or Namur. Every kilometre travelled has its reason: to be there, at the right moment, missing nothing of what truly matters.
My favourite playground remains the outdoors, at golden hour, when the light sculpts faces and tells the landscapes. But I know how to adapt to any setting — studio, indoors, rain, crowds — so the image stays true, sincere and timeless.
Weddings, families, portraits, pregnancy or newborn sessions, corporate or real estate work: each project is unique and deserves the same attention. I don't shoot in series, I don't formalise my eye. I adapt to you.
Beyond the images, what really takes shape are relationships. Many of my clients come back over the years — for a wedding, then a pregnancy, then a growing family. That bond is what makes this craft truly precious.
Nicolas Jacquet
My journey A story,
A story,
year after year
- 2006
My first DSLR
At 17, my first DSLR camera lands in my hands: a Canon 400D with its 18-55mm kit lens. I quickly add a 50mm 1.8 (the bokeh, that creamy blurred background — first wow moment). As savings allow, I grow my collection with a wide-angle and a zoom. First portraits of loved ones, first hours exploring what photography and light can offer. Nothing too serious yet — just the friend who was always taking photos.
- 2009
Urbex and adventure
A few years getting to know my camera and what it can do, and then I discover urbex with a few friends. For me, it's a chance to try other things in photography while blending discovery and adventure. For those who've never tried it — urbex gets the adrenaline going too.
- 2010
Stepping up to the Canon 7D
A few years on the 400D, and the urge for a change. I stick with Canon but move up to something more recent and semi-pro: the 7D. It's also when I try out my first night and party photography in Mons.
- 2011
Photography school in Saint-Ghislain
I decide to go further and get proper training. I sign up for photography classes in Saint-Ghislain, where I learn plenty of interesting things: exposure triangle, white balance, depth of field — all the technical, rather tedious, but important stuff. Beyond the knowledge, these classes let me meet other people to share the same passion with. It's also when I run my first studio and flash tests.
- 2012
First concert photography
I keep shooting casually. And then the opportunity comes: photographing a few concerts at a festival. A wonderful first concert experience that leaves a mark.
- 2017
Barcelona, the wake-up
For several years, my camera gathered dust at the bottom of a drawer. Maybe I'd lost a bit of the taste for it, or maybe smartphone convenience and quality were taking over from the heavy, cumbersome gear. I probably needed a break. And then I move to Barcelona — life changes overnight. Finding myself in a brand-new place probably woke up that passion for photography. I dig out the old gear and start exploring this new playground.
- 2018
The Sony A7 III
My gear was getting old, and the heavy Canon 7D was tough to travel with. Lucky timing: it was right when the new mirrorless bodies were coming out — so much smaller, so much lighter. After an endless comparison phase, I land on what was the best at the time: the brand-new Sony A7 III. A whole different world. I pair it with an 85mm prime and a 24mm prime, soon joined by a 50mm prime. I've always liked prime lenses — better quality, and brighter overall.
- 2019
Back in Belgium
Back in Belgium, I keep rediscovering the taste for photography.
- 2020
Márcio Miranda's workshop
I come across a workshop run by Márcio Miranda, whose artistic portrait work I'm a fan of. I sign up. This workshop lets me, once again, meet wonderful people I've built lasting connections with — like Gabriel Crutzen (Gabipicture), with whom I still get to work regularly today. I think this workshop is what truly gave me back the desire to dive into photography more than ever.
- 2023
Growing the practice
Over these three years, I keep shooting, mostly portraits. I also start photographing weddings, and then everything moves quite naturally: families, pregnancy, newborns. So I decide, just as naturally, to grow this activity and put more energy and time into my photography work. It's also when I become dad to a wonderful little boy — which gives me one more reason to have fun with the camera.
- 2024
Settling in Durbuy
The sessions keep coming, and the encounters get more beautiful with each one. It's also the year I leave Brussels to settle in Durbuy — yet another playground, with landscapes always more beautiful than I expected, still discovering them today.
- Today
And the rest is with you
Dozens of sessions completed, over 30 weddings captured, dozens of families accompanied. And still that same desire to walk with you through the important moments of your life, to immortalize those instants full of emotion.
The interview
A few words, no filter
Like a free-flowing conversation, no scripted questions. Here are the things I'm asked most often — and the ones I'd love to be asked more.
How does a session with you actually go?
Always with a conversation beforehand — a video call, a coffee, or a phone catch-up. I need to understand who you are, what you expect, what makes you tick. On the day, I stay discreet: I'd rather capture the real than direct it. And between us, the best frames often happen when you forget I'm there.
Do you travel outside Belgium?
Yes. France, Luxembourg, Germany, and further if the project calls for it. For a destination wedding or a session in an exceptional setting, I'm in. Travel is part of the job — and often part of the most beautiful images.
Shall we meet?
The best way to find out if we'll work well together is, simply, to talk about it.