I’m Anita, a Belgian-Canadian documentary photographer and visual storyteller based in Vancouver, BC. Born and raised in Europe, I’ve lived between cultures and continents — from South America to North America — experiences that continue to shape how I listen, observe, and tell stories. Vancouver has been my home since 2010, grounding both my life and my work.

Since 2017, I’ve worked with Photographers Without Borders on documentary assignments in Peru, Guatemala, and Kazakhstan, focusing on human rights, education, and women’s empowerment. Closer to home, I’ve collaborated on community-based projects, including the photo book "Transformation of Spirits" with Squamish Nation artist See Appl-tun (Art Harry), which centres on stories of culture, identity, and lived experience.

Alongside my documentary practice, I’ve spent years working closely with children and youth. I began as a school photographer, documenting daily school life and creating visual archives for advancement and community engagement. For the past five years, I’ve also worked part-time as an educational assistant, supporting students with special needs, a role that has deeply informed my approach to trust, care, consent, and inclusion. During this time, I’ve also documented family events and youth programs for organizations including the Vancouver Art Gallery and The Polygon Gallery.

My photography practice is rooted in ethical storytelling. I don’t arrive to take images, but to build relationships, listen carefully, and create space for stories to be shared on their own terms. Every project is guided by respect for the people involved and responsibility for how their stories are represented.

As of 2026, I am expanding my services to include grant writing support, pairing images and words to help organizations communicate their mission with clarity, integrity, and care.

At heart, I believe in the power of honest stories to uphold dignity, foster connection, and inspire meaningful, lasting change. With my visual stories, I am committed to disrupting stereotypes, unlearning bias, and empowering new narratives.