Born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, Elke Van De Velde studied Photography at the Antwerp Academy of Royal Arts before earning her MFA in Fashion Photography at Sint-Lukas College of Art and Design in Brussels. Since moving to the United States in 2002, Elke has built a career capturing authentic, emotive imagery with a distinct blend of beauty and energy.

Her work in kids’ photography and lifestyle is rooted in real moments—playful, spontaneous, and full of life. With a background in fashion, she brings a refined yet organic aesthetic to every project, seamlessly blending movement, light, and connection. Whether photographing children at play or creating dynamic lifestyle imagery, Elke’s work tells visual stories that feel natural and effortless.

Elke’s clients include Nike, Nike Swim, Eddie Bauer, See Kai Run, Nordstrom, Tommy Bahama, Amazon, Chasing Fireflies, Smiffy, LucidSound, HSN, Kate Quinn Organics, Nokia, US Foods, Western Chief, Chooka, Boeing, and many more. Her work has been widely published in editorial and commercial spaces.

She currently lives in Seattle with her two kids and pup.

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