After a traditional education, Pascal Baetens (Leuven, Belgium 1963) chose to develop his creative side and became a photographer.  Over his career, he has realized portraits, fashion, nudes as well as travel assignments for editorial, commercial and private clients, including Elle, FHM, Maxim, Men’s Health, Seabourn.
His collections of subtle and sensious nudes have been published in several art books 'The Fragile Touch', 'Allegro Sensibile' ('The Art of Nude Photography' USA-edition), 'Heavenly Girls' ('Heavenly Beauties' USA-edition), 'A Pocketful of Nudes', and the how-to-book 'Nude Photography, the Art and the Craft'.
His work has also been published in numerous magazines and exhibited throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
Pascal has interviewed famous colleague photographers such as Avedon, Bitesnich, Dunas, Lindbergh, Maroon and Witkin and has curated various exhibitions. His work has been featured in various notable books on modern photography. In 2008, Pascal received the title of Master Qualified European Photographer, the highest recognition given by the Federation of European Professional Photographers (FEP).
Recently, his latest book “A Pocketful of Nudes” was awarded the FEP Photo book of the year award (category “nude photography”). Pascal Baetens has an extensive program of lectures and workshops concerning different aspects of nude photography. He lives and works at Salve Mater, the former hospital/monastery in Lovenjoel, Belgium.