PEDRO & LEENTJE Since 2017, they have formed a creative duo. Pedro has been working as a model for about 25 years, while Leentje took her first steps in photography around the age of twelve with an analog Canon EOS 100. Leentje is currently studying Photography at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and Pedro is self-taught in drawing and painting. In the past, they occasionally ventured into Urbex and Street Photography, but in recent years their focus has shifted to visual storytelling. Their imagery is usually inspired by current events, more specifically by the ongoing polarization surrounding socially “hot-button” issues such as religion, Me Too, woke culture, cancel culture, gender identity, and more. The idea for a visual story takes shape in Leentje’s imagination, after which they brainstorm together on how to bring it to life in practical terms. Because they manage the entire process themselves—from set design and prop collection to styling—they prefer to photograph in their home studio. Leentje directs from behind her Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, while Pedro brings the characters to life, both literally and figuratively. Every element in the photograph contributes to the message, and what you see is often a metaphor that invites reflection. Their motto: More is more… less is a bore! Their favorite photographers include Helmut Newton, Joel-Peter Witkin, David LaChapelle, Weegee, Ali Mahdavi, Mr. Perou, Roger Ballen, Mothmeister, Erwin Olaf, and Martin Parr. They are also fond of the absurdist visual artist Maurizio Cattelan. Facebook: DreamLAB Creations / Instagram: dreamlab_creations