Manuela Bockstaele

From the moment I could hold a camera, I knew I’d found my passion. What started as a childhood fascination quickly grew into a lifelong love for capturing the world through images. My journey led me to study film at university, where I deepened my understanding of visual storytelling—but it was behind the lens that I truly found my voice.

Photography, for me, is about more than just freezing a moment in time. It’s about finding meaning in the everyday, emotion in the unexpected, and stories in the stillness. I’m endlessly inspired by travel, culture, and the subtle beauty of human connection.

Fun fact? I may be a black belt in Karate, but don’t let that fool you—I’m a peaceful soul with a camera in hand and curiosity in my heart.

I hope my work speaks to you and adds something beautiful to your space.

University of Turin, Kask Gent school of arts.

Visioni dal mondo film fest, Milan, Italy.