Dr. Liza Van der Stock began her career as a Doctor in Arts at the University of Antwerp and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Known for her expertise in visual storytelling, she transforms her photography into compelling wall art that goes beyond decoration. Through her lens, Liza captures the soul of a place— its landscapes, people, and culture—creating pieces that tell profound stories and invite viewers to connect deeply with the world they depict.

Her work is a celebration of artistry and narrative, crafted to inspire and resonate.

 Who are we?

Liza Van der Stock Productions is a small full-time team.

Depending on the location and the project requirements, we hire more freelance videographers, drone pilots, and models.

Our full-time team comprises photographer/visual storyteller, Dr. Liza Van der Stock, Julie our drone pilot and lighting technician, Laras our editor, and Alvin our graphic designer.

Laras, our editor and Alvin, our graphic designer

Click any of these links to see some of Liza’s work.

VISUAL STORYTELLING FOR HOTELS:

VISUAL STORYTELLING FOR RESEARCH:

Dr. Van der Stock has a Master’s degree in Photography and Sociology.

For her doctorate, she researched the use of photography to create understanding and rapport among groups with high levels of prejudice against each other.

Next, she developed her own photographic method for visual storytelling as part of her PhD dissertation.

Dr. Van der Stock’s photographic method focused on communicating emotions and creating a deep understanding among transgender women in Mumbai (India) and students. High levels of stigmatization prevent transgender women from participating in mainstream society and attending college/university.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, TRANSGENDER WOMEN IN MUMBAI

Education

  • PhD in Arts (2017-2021, University of Antwerp & Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp)

  • Master of Arts Photography - Documentary specialization (2015-2016, KASK School of Arts Ghent, cum laude)

  • Master of Science in Sociology - Major in Conflict and Development in a Global World (2012-2015, University of Ghent, magma cum laude)

Awards

  • 3rd Place at 2015 Sony World Photography for Paradise Lu$t (People category - Professional Competition)

  • Winner of the 2014 Freedom to Love Award for Sisters! Brothers!

  • Winner of Pitch your photography project for Sisters! Brothers! (Donkere Kamer Rotterdam #5, 2015)

  • Winner of Pitch your photography project for Change Within (Donkere Kamer Antwerp #1, 2016)

  • Finalist of the Digital Manipulation & College competition of the 2018 Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Zoya and Close Encounters

Exhibitions

BEYOND THE FANTASY

  • Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition, London, UK (24 Apr − 10 May 2015, World Photography Organisation)

  • TWENS, Leuven, Belgium (13−28 Sep 2013, Unexposed)

IN THE SHADOW OF PARADISE

  • Freedom to Love, London, UK (12−17 Jan 2015, Accademia Apulia UK)

  • Gafodi f/50, Gavere, Belgium (4−20 June 2016, Gafodi)

BRIDGING WORLDS

  • Trademarks, Hasselt, Belgium (1 Oct 2016 – 8 Jan 2017, Stadstriënnale Hasselt-Genk)

  • KASK Graduation 2016, Ghent, Belgium (24–28 June 2016, KASK School of Arts)

  • Onderweg, Leuven, Belgium (5 Sep 2015, pop-up exhibition with photographs sold to benefit the UN Refugee Agency)

RESILIENCE AMONGST THE RUBBISH

  • Around the World with Female Photojournalists, Brussels, Belgium (8 May – 30 June 2019, Géopolis)

Multiple series

  • Ecce Homo, Antwerp, Belgium (17 Nov 2017 − 25 Feb 2018, Geukens & De Vil)

  • My Me, Antwerp, Belgium (Aug 2018, Boysproject)

  • Women and Violence, Antwerp, Belgium (4−5 Oct 2018, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp)

Today, I use parts of my
Phd methodology to explore
and leverage the unique character of each hotel I work with.

Finding exceptional people and stories is what drives me.


I dedicate all my work to my mother, who brought me on most of her field trips as an anthropologist.


She taught me resilience and curiosity.
I miss her daily.