Geert hails from a country with 1600 beers, excellent chocolate and the prolific Peter Paul Rubens—the latter of which inspired him to explore the way lighting impacts an image. After studying Photography at Sint-Lukas College of Art and Design, he left his native Belgium for New York City. He worked in a prominent photo studio before establishing his own, specializing in still-life photography from jewelry and fashion to food and drinks.

Paying homage to his country’s rich food and beverage heritage, he co-founded Teuwen Communications with his 24/7 partner Stephanie in 1995. Utilizing his sharp eye, technical skills and knack for composition, he heads the agency’s design division in conceptualizing photo campaigns and creating marketing materials.