Pieter D’Hoop is a culinary photographer based in Bruges, Belgium, known for his minimalist yet storytelling-driven approach to food and restaurant photography. Rather than focusing solely on dishes plated beautifully, Pieter captures the entire narrative—people, ambiance, ingredients, and the intricate dynamics that bring a kitchen to life. His detail-oriented visual style and straightforward lighting technique favor authenticity over heavy retouching. 
 
He has been featured among Fujifilm’s XPhotographers, representing their high-end GFX system and demonstrating how optimal gear helps convey texture, color depth, and mood even in challenging lighting conditions within kitchens. Pieter describes himself as not just a food photographer but a “culinary photographer,” one who blends editorial still life, documentary realism, and visual storytelling all in one frame. 
 
He has also received recognition at international stages, earning awards at the World Food Photography Awards 2025 for his work “Laundry Day”. 
 
Pieter thrives in restaurant environments, often working side-by-side with chefs—camouflaging into the kitchen hustle like a silent observer to document authenticity from first light to service close. He brings a unique combination of technical precision and genuine curiosity to each project, always aiming to tell the full sensory story behind food and hospitality.