Isabel Mombaerts, a Belgian photographer, explores the rich tapestry of human existence with an unwavering curiosity. Whether capturing the spontaneity of street scenes, immersing in documentary storytelling, or distilling the soulful essence of a portrait, her lens serves as an exploration of diverse cultures and the shared threads of humanity. Preferring the role of a silent observer, Isabel lets the authentic essence of 'being' unfold naturally, embracing the responsibility inherent in her privilege. In portraiture, her camera becomes a universal language, forging connections between photographer and subject, crafting poignant snapshots that resonate with the collective beauty and interconnectedness of human stories
Awards2024
Paris International Street Awards, honorable mention, FR Budapest International Foto Awards, single winner, HUN Eyeshot magazine, Open call finalist, IT All About Photo, finalist 'Color', publication, FR All About Photo, 'Rising photographer', FR Belgian photo awards, Bronze 'Urban jungle', BE National Geographic, finalist Portrait, NL Life Framer, finalist Color, UK Street Macadam award, honorable mention, publication, FR Monochrome photography awards, 3rd place, publication, USA LIfe Framer, finalist Black and white, UK 2023 Chromatic awards, 2nd place, photojournalism amateur, publication, USA Breedbeeld, logo, BE Eyeshot awards, semi finalist, group exhibition (serie projection) Napoli, IT International photography awards, honorable mention, USA Monovision awards, honorable mention, AU Life Framer, invited collection member, UK Artrepreneur, Open call winner action photography, USA Monochrome photography awards, honorable mention, publication, USA 2022 Breedbeeld, logo, BE Der Greif', guest room curated by Office Impart, GER |
Exhibitions2025
Fotografiecircuit, selected > 17 solo-exhibitions Flanders (planned 2025), BE 2024 Eyeshot magazine, Open call, exhibition, Bologna, IT 100 jaar KLA, portraits, solo-exhibition, Antwerp, BE Brussels street photography festival, Typisch Belgisch, exhibition, Brussels, BE Rotterdam Photo Festival, exhibition, February 2024, Rotterdam, NL Women Street Photographers, virtual exhibition, + exhibition NYC, April, 2024, USA Eyeshot awards, semi finalist, group exhibition (serie projection) Napoli, IT 2023 Lens op de mens, exhibition, Pelt, BE Brussels street photography festival, exhibition, Brussels, BE |
Publications2024
All About Photo, 'Color' edition 43, FR Life Framer 'My favorite shot', UK Street Macadam, 'special edition,', @docu.magazine, FR 100 jaar KLA, portaits, celebration book, BE Monochrome photography awards, 3rd place, publication, USA 2023 Chromatic awards, 2nd place, photojournalism amateur, publication, USA Monochrome photography awards, honorable mention, publication, USA |