adamas studios is a visual storytelling agency.
MISSION
Our mission is to create unparalleled visual content that shines a spotlight on global issues, to raise awareness, inspire meaningful change and celebrate our shared humanity.
Adamas, derived from the Greek word for diamond, reflects our commitment to producing content that is rare and remarkable, often forged in high pressure environments.
LOCATION
Adamas Studios is based near Brussels, Belgium - a pivotal center for international politics, security, and development.
Brussels is also a major travel center, providing quick and easy access to key global destinations that are often at the heart of important news and decisions.
OUR FOUNDERS
New Zealander Charlotte Bellis and Belgian Jim Huylebroek have built their careers as journalists at the world’s leading news organizations, driven by a commitment to exceptional storytelling. Bellis’ tools were a pen and a microphone, Huylebroek’s a camera and tripod. From a traditional media background, they’ve moved towards digital content growing their personal social media following to 100,000+ by building a community through storytelling, context and connection. They’re passionate about global affairs and our shared humanity. With Adamas Studios, they are going beyond the news cycle to ensure organizations and brands can showcase the human impact of their work.
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Charlotte Bellis is an accomplished journalist with over 15 years’ experience in international reporting.
Known for her immersive storytelling and compelling coverage of global events, she has reported from conflict zones and covered major political developments from in front of and behind the camera.
Charlotte understands the critical need to connect with an audience wherever they may be, demonstrated by her more than 90,000 social media followers.
She prides herself in delivering exclusive stories under pressure, whether that be deadline or environmentally driven.
She is passionate about making global events accessible so that audiences feel invested in a story.
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Jim Huylebroek, a Belgian photojournalist, moved to Kabul, Afghanistan in 2015 to document the region’s complexities.
He captured key moments like the Taliban’s resurgence and the U.S. withdrawal in 2021, contributing to The New York Times team that won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for international reporting.
His work has been featured in top publications, including The New York Times, Time Magazine, and The Guardian.
Working globally, Huylebroek has received multiple awards, including the 2021 Leica Fotografie International/BarTur Photojournalist of the Year and several Emmys.