Look at your work the way a curator does.
Kaat Celis shares her critical eye and strategic approach to help you refine, position, and present your photography more powerfully ā both as an artist and as an entrepreneur.
The market for photography is still growing, but the number of creators is skyrocketing. And now, with AI able to generate images in seconds, the bar is higher than ever. Only those who combine vision, craftsmanship, purpose, and strategy truly stand out.
The world sees things differently today.
Itās time your photography does too.
Thatās exactly why itās crucial not just to create images, but to showcase a vision that lingers.
You have an eye for it. But whoās looking alongside you?
You donāt just have an eye for images, youāve developed a voice, a style that deserves recognition. Yet even the most experienced photographer rarely sees their own work the way an outsider does. Youāre too close to it.
A fresh, professional perspective reveals what you no longer see: where your strengths lie, where your story could be sharper, where your growth opportunities are.
You know your work has potential, that itās ready to be seen by a wider audience. Yet the path to get there is rarely clear. Not because you lack talent, but because in this field, itās no longer just about technique or aesthetics. Success comes from strategy, positioning, and authenticity, the very areas where most photographers get stuck.
What your work needs to leave a lasting impression
Talent and craftsmanship will take you far, but not far enough. In a time when anyone can create images, and even machines can learn to compose, real power no longer lies in technique alone. What makes the difference is vision. Courage. Coherence. The way you make choices, build your story, and present your images. True success demands that your work becomes more than aesthetically strong: it must carry meaning, show consistency, and be strategically positioned. Thatās the difference between good work and work that truly makes an impact.
The challenge isnāt to take better photos, itās to show more clearly why your work matters.
The review session: a critical perspective that goes beyond feedback
After years of reviewing portfolios, curating exhibitions, and working with countless photographers, I noticed one thing: even the most experienced creators need a sharp, independent perspective. Someone who understands how images function in the professional marketāfrom galleries to magazines, from clients to juries.
Thatās how the review session was born: an intensive, one-on-one moment where we donāt just look at your images, but at your positioning, your signature, and your strategy. I prepare thoroughly for your work so that our conversation can dive straight into depth.
Absolutely, 100%. Itās so valuable to have Kaat take a look, to see where adjustments are needed and where to focus your attention to take the next step forward.
- Melissa Kanters.
Develop your project more purposefully, so it doesnāt get stuck at the idea stage
Bring coherence and direction to your work, creating a clearer signature and stronger positioning
Make strategic choices that align with your level, ambitions, and market
Strengthen your professionalism: in presentation, communication, and creativity
Increase the value of your work, so you can confidently stand behind your rates and your place in the field
Deepen your entrepreneurship, building a sustainable practice where creativity and profitability reinforce each other
The review session helps you to:
āIāve already taken several courses with Kaat, like āPhotography Money & Mindsetā and a personal review session.
Recently, I had a follow-up session with her, and it felt like a warm blanket. Tears flowed, and insights touched me in a deep, gentle way.
With Kaat, itās not just about strategy or marketingāitās about you. Because we are our business. Everything we encounter in daily life reflects in our work. For me, thatās āmoney,ā a recurring theme that sometimes holds me back from truly moving forward as an entrepreneur.
Kaat listens, mirrors, and makes you reflect on yourself. She has an uncanny sense of who you are and where you want to go. Her warm personality, with a subtle spiritual edge, allows you to take big steps quicklyāthough you still have to take them yourself.
For any photographer trying to do it all alone: treat yourself to a review session or 1:1 program with Kaat. We really canāt do it alone.
Thank you for the conversation, Kaat. I feel wonderfully calm, and everything is still resonating. Your warm yet critical perspective as a backup is incredibly valuable. Only kind words from me.ā
- Sirri Bosmans
Always tailored to your practice
For targeted results, the review session is tailored to your work, business, and situation. Topics covered in a session may include:
ā How to present your photography professionally and make it visible within the right network
ā How to regain direction when your work or vision feels stuck
ā How to confidently determine your value and set rates that reflect your level
ā How to build a sustainable network of curators, clients, and like-minded peers
ā How to make choices within your portfolio to create focus and coherence
ā How to develop a clear throughline or signature that is recognizable in the market
ā How to strategically prepare your work for publication, exhibitions, or an international breakthrough
In the comprehensive intake, you can bring forward your specific questions.
During the review session, youāll receive concrete coaching and professional feedback, giving your photography and business a real boost!
How does the review session work?
Schedule your session via the purchase button (or click here)
After payment, youāll receive the link to the intake
Complete and submit the questionnaire at least 5 business days before the session
Youāll receive the Zoom link immediately
Meet Kaat online at the scheduled time
During 90 minutes, youāll receive professional feedback, fully tailored to you
Investment
For a one-time fee of ā¬300 (excluding VAT), photography expert Kaat Celis will thoroughly review your photography, business, website, and social media beforehand. During the review session, youāll have her full attention, receive concrete advice, and can ask any questions. Youāll also receive these extras:
BONUSSEN:
ā Recording of the review session, so you can rewatch it anytime, as often as you like
ā A ticket to the next online masterclassālearn from the best! (Donāt worry if you canāt attend, a replay will be sent)
ā A ticket to the next live show in Belgium or the Netherlands in 2026
āThank you for the insightful review session, Kaat. You gave me the confirmation and the push to take the step I was doubting myself about.ā
- Lvid fotografie
āI would definitely recommend the session because you learn from someone who has years of experience in the industry and encourages lifelong learning in a respectful way.ā
- Bernadette Mergaerts
āShe learned me that the idea of a photographās value often lies not in the personal context of its creation, but in its ability to stand on its own, evoke emotions, or communicate meaning to the viewer independent of the photographerās experience. Kaat learned me to slow down, to think.ā
- Ludo Luykx
āVery insightful; an open and honest perspective on my business, with suggestions for a better future.ā
-Studio Greenjack
āI would definitely recommend a review session. The fact that you receive so much input in such a short time is really worth it. Plus, the session is recorded so you can revisit it later, allowing you to be fully present during the conversation. Kaat prepares thoroughly and is genuinely there to help you.ā
- Josefien Tondeleir
I really appreciated Kaatās vision and approach to photography and the business side of the profession. Her advice and open, honest perspective on my work were partly a confirmation, but also an eye-opener and highly motivating.
- Max Vicca
WHO IS THIS REVIEW SESSION FOR?
ā For photographers and visual creators who already have mastery of their craft but want to position their work more sharplyāconceptually, professionally, and strategically. For those seeking direction in presentation, focus, or growth, and who want to develop their practice more consciously as both an artist and an entrepreneur.
ā Deze sessie is niet voor amateur-fotografen die geen concrete plannen hebben met hun fotografisch werk.
The VIP Review Session ā for those who want to look further
Limited spots are available each month to allow for thorough preparation and true depth.
Sometimes a project requires more time, more depth, more strategy. In the VIP Review Session, youāll work intensively with me for three hours. Weāll analyze not only your images but also your vision, your trajectory, and your opportunities within the professional field.
Depending on where you are now, we might:
Work on a portfolio edit or selection for publication or exhibition
Shape the structure of an exhibition or project proposal
Strategically prepare a media pitch or grant application
Sharpen your positioning within the national or international field
This session is designed as a āpick my brainā moment for photographers seeking clarity and direction in complex or ambitious projects.
Investment: ā¬550 excl. VAT
Want this session live? Thatās possibleājust send a quick email.
āKaat gave us new insights and energy. She is professional and well-prepared!ā
- Verne
āI booked a review session because I wanted a different/new perspective on my businessā¦ and it can be very enlightening. The session allowed me to see some new possibilities for my business, while also confirming things that had been quietly on my mind. It was very interestingāan open and honest look at my business with suggestions for a better future. Be open to a fresh perspective on your business, especially where you might be too close to see clearly. Keep being yourself, Kaat great work!ā
- Leen Wouters
āIn my eyes, Kaat is an expertāsheās seen a lot, works internationally, has extensive knowledge, is firmly grounded in the field, and can guide me effectively because of it.ā
- Melissa Kanters
āKaat Celis is the best compass I could have imagined.ā
- Ludo Luykx
āI think itās valuable for anyone with serious ambitions to have their work, perspective, and plans reviewed by an experienced professional, like Kaat.ā
- Rob
āPositive. It was sometimes confronting, but I appreciate the honesty (and direct language). Kaat gave a (much-needed) critical perspective and didnāt mince words, which I valueāat least you know exactly where you stand. I also regained motivation and energy to move forwardāalbeit perhaps in a slightly adjusted direction and according to a revised plan.ā
- Kevin Vaesen
About Kaat Celis
After completing her photography studies at Luca School of Arts in Brussels, Kaat was active for 12 years in the media as a photo editor, including positions at Het Laatste Nieuws and Goedele magazine.
Following her role as Head of Photography at De Morgen, she founded De Donkere Kamer in 2015 and later the AntwerpPhoto Festival. She also brought Helmut Newtonās retrospective to Belgium, as well as Edward Burtynskyās water exhibition.
With live shows on major Flemishāand recently Dutchāstages, online masterclasses, large international exhibitions, her own membership program, a webshop, and a podcast channel, De Donkere Kamer has become a leading platform for photography.
Kaat has also organized the Winnerās Program for the laureates of the World Press Photo Awards in Amsterdam multiple times and curates photo exhibitions both nationally and internationally. She is active as a jury member for numerous (inter)national photography competitions and fairs.
Kaat Celis: āI see it as my mission to represent photographers and visual creators, and to give them the recognition they deserve.ā
āWith my experience, expertise, and network, I help photographers position their work more sharplyāso their vision becomes more powerfully visible and their practice grows in both professionalism and impact.ā
- Kaat Celis
āThank you for the 1-on-1 session we had together. The work was inspiring and gives me enthusiasm to continue developing my photography path.ā
ā Leen Wouters
āThank you so much for the engaging session. Iām excited to keep going and eager for more sessions!ā
ā Sophie Peelman
How much longer will you wait to be seen?
It takes courage to open up your work, to let someone look into something so personal. But deep down, youāve known for a while that itās time to move forward, to make your photography visible, position it more strongly, and have it perform at the level it deserves.
You donāt have to do it alone. With an experienced perspective by your side, you see more clearly, act more purposefully, and grow faster. The review session gives you clear, honest feedback you can actually use, practical, not theoretical.
Every photographer, no matter how experienced, has moments when a fresh, expert eye makes all the difference. If you feel itās time to take steps, artistically, professionally, or as an entrepreneur, this is the moment to step in.
FOLLOW-UP SESSION ā depth & direction
After a (VIP) review session, youāll often notice that insights continue to resonateāand new questions or opportunities arise as you start putting them into practice.
The follow-up session gives space to build on this: weāll review your progress, refine where needed, and bring focus to the next steps of your journey. New projects or strategic choices can also be addressed.
The session lasts one hour and, like the review session, will be recorded so you can revisit the insights at your own pace.
Investment: ā¬199 excl. VAT
FAQs
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Only 4 spots are available per month. The earlier you book, the more options you have for dates and times.
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Allow about 30 minutes to answer all the questions as thoroughly as possible. The more complete your input, the better the outcome of the review session will be.
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Absolutely, both. The review session makes no distinction between junior and senior photographers. Every photographer has questions and can benefit from professional guidance at their own level.
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No, your project doesnāt need to be finished to book a review session. In fact, it can be very useful to brainstorm in the early stages, so you can avoid dead ends from the start.
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You will get far more than your moneyās worthābut only if you provide complete input, clearly communicate where you want to go and what your specific questions are. And, of course, if you donāt just consume the advice, but actually implement it.
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The founder and photography curator of De Donkere Kamer selects the program for the live shows based on what she encounters and sees. Selection canāt be guaranteed in advance, but one thing is certain: youāll get on Kaatās radar, and who knowsāyou might even be featured in one of the shows!
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Absolutely! The language of photography doesnāt stop at national borders. Kaatās network and expertise extend beyond Belgium: she has extensive international collaborations, speaks English, and can meet you online from anywhere.
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Itās safe and secure. All information you share before and during the review session is treated confidentially and will not be shared with third parties.
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See also the answer to question 5: the outcome depends heavily on the quality of your input. By participating in the review session, we assume you want to get the most out of it and therefore fully commit to completing the intake. If, after reviewing your input, Kaat feels something is missing, her team will let you know so you can provide the additional information. Itās important that during the session you donāt just consume the guidance, but also implement it afterward. You will also receive a replay of the session so you can revisit it and extract key points later.
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When scheduling the review session, the appointment is set in both calendars. If you happen to get sick, please notify us as soon as possible so a new date can be arranged in consultation.
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Yes, absolutely! The session can be conducted in Dutch or English.