Born in the Netherlands in 1927, Woldendorp studied painting in his early years. When he bought his first camera in 1955, he looked through the lens with the eye of an artist - an approach he has maintained throughout his career. Now, with numerous books and exhibitions to his credit, Woldendorp is recognised as one of Australia's leading photographers. It is his landscape photography, particularly his aerial landscapes, for which Woldendorp is best known.