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Family of four throwing autumn leaves into the air in a sunlit woodland, captured by a family photographer in Amsterdam

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER IN AMSTERDAM

Celebrate togetherness with a professional family photographer in Amsterdam. Whether you are booking a family photoshoot with young children, celebrating a pregnancy with a maternity session, or marking an anniversary together, every photoshoot is shaped around your family’s own pace rather than a set of poses.

Book a relaxed family photoshoot in Amsterdam and preserve this chapter in portraits that last for generations.

Photoshoot packages

Family of three on an Amsterdam canal bridge between parked bicycles, their daughter held between themParents and their three daughters close together beside a sunlit Amsterdam canal in summerParents cycling along an Amsterdam canal with their baby in the bike seat, a real-life moment from a family photo sessionClose-up of a child's smile as her parents' hands rest against her cheek, a detail from a family photoshootFamily of five on the steps of an Amsterdam canal house, three generations together during their family sessionFamily of four and their small dog sitting on the stone steps of a canal house in Amsterdam, framed through green leavesTwo sisters in pale blue standing close together in warm backlight, one resting against the other's shoulder, hands claspedMother and her two grown daughters with the small family dog on a canal quay in Amsterdam, bicycles and moored boats behind themThree generations at the water's edge beneath a lit arched bridge, a storytelling family portrait in AmsterdamHand in hand along the quay, a family of five dwarfed by the tall canal houses of AmsterdamParents holding their baby daughter beside an Amsterdam canal, a tender frame from their family photography sessionFour children in matching pink along a fallen log during a family photoshoot in an Amsterdam parkParents and children holding each other inside a branch shelter in the woods, an autumn family photoshoot in AmsterdamMother and teenage daughter on an Amsterdam canal bridge in autumn, natural family photography by the waterThree sisters leaning on an Amsterdam canal railing, a candid frame from a family portrait sessionParents and their two sons arm in arm on a sunlit canal quay in Amsterdam, an ornate lamppost and tall gabled houses behindParents holding their toddler's hands on an Amsterdam canal bridge, an unstaged shot from their family shootGirl in a quilted denim jacket smiling in an Amsterdam park, a portrait session among golden leavesFamily of four laughing on a bench in front of dark Amsterdam canal houses, a warm autumn family portraitThree generations on a leaf-covered path, an autumn family photoshoot in AmsterdamFamily of four on an Amsterdam canal bridge in summer, a tour boat passing under the arch behind themFamily of five squeezed onto a canal-side bench in autumn, a family portrait in Amsterdam with a houseboat behind

FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

Turn a holiday visit, a family reunion, or your final days before a big relocation into a collection of unstaged family portraits. This spontaneous family photo session captures the real-life laughter, warmth, and connection that make your family unique.

INCLUDED
  • 1-hour family photography session
  • 30 natural family photo downloads
  • All photos in your gallery within 7 days
  • Credit towards professional prints
EXTRASADD-ONS
Analog PhotofilmExtended GalleryPriority Delivery

Want to capture your family’s genuine moments together? Pick an available slot to book your family photoshoot in Amsterdam.

€300VAT includedBOOK
Expecting parents forming a heart with their hands on the bump as their family grows, Amsterdam canal houses behind themExpecting parents walking hand in hand across sunlit brick in Amsterdam, their long shadows stretching beside themExpecting parents under a white blossom tree in an Amsterdam park, a maternity shoot in low spring sunClose-up of hands framing a bump in a grey knit dress while holding a pair of knitted baby bootiesAn It's a Girl letterboard and a bunch of tulips on an Amsterdam canal bridge, announcing a new family memberExpecting couple seated on a fallen log among summer flowerbeds during a pregnancy photoshoot in an Amsterdam parkExpecting parents holding the bump on a misty Amsterdam canal bridge, quiet maternity photography in winterExpecting parents kissing among the bicycles below a tall Amsterdam canal house with red shutters, waiting on their first childFamily of three by an Amsterdam canal at dusk expecting their fourth, an arched bridge behind themHands forming a heart on a bump in a rust-red dress against a dark brick wallExpecting couple beneath a wall of red climbing roses, a pair of baby shoes in her hand

MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT

Celebrate the beauty of your pregnancy with an intimate maternity photography session set against Amsterdam’s atmospheric streets. As your family photographer in Amsterdam, I preserve the wonder of this priceless chapter in touching maternity photographs.

INCLUDED
  • 1-hour pregnancy photography session
  • 30 intimate maternity photo downloads
  • All photos in your gallery within 7 days
  • Credit towards professional prints
EXTRASADD-ONS
Analog PhotofilmExtended GalleryPriority Delivery

Ready to capture this special stage of your pregnancy? Choose an available slot to book your maternity photoshoot in Amsterdam.

€300VAT includedBOOK
Three generations in formal dress on the geranium-lined steps of an Amsterdam canal houseGrandfather in a flat cap drawing on his pipe beneath pink cherry blossom, from a family anniversary in AmsterdamFamily of four laughing together among the lavender of an Amsterdam garden in late summerAn older couple laughing on a canal quay in Amsterdam, she holds lilac hydrangeas and he carries their big curly-coated dogThree generations of one family gathered on the steps of a canal house in Amsterdam, seen from across the water as a saloon boat passesOne family across three generations under the palms of a glass greenhouse in AmsterdamGrandfather and granddaughter cheek to cheek beside the tulip beds of an Amsterdam parkSeven members of one family gathered on the red front steps of an Amsterdam house on a winter afternoonLongtime couple leaning together at an Amsterdam canal railing, an anniversary portraitFifteen family members in matching cream outfits under cherry blossom in Amsterdam, a group portrait at their anniversary shootFamily waving from the steps of a grand country house during an anniversary photoshootFour women from three generations laughing together on a garden path at a family anniversaryGrandparents with their four grandchildren under the trees of an Amsterdam park, a family anniversary in summerTen family members in blue and white standing together on sand in a Dutch woodland, the grandparents at the centreGrandparents arm in arm, laughing beside a leaning birch trunk in sunlit woodlandFamily in bright wigs and sunglasses on the red front steps of an Amsterdam house, playing for the camera

ANNIVERSARY PHOTOSHOOT

Mark your milestone with an expressive anniversary photoshoot that honors the journey you’ve shared together. From a golden jubilee to a special wedding anniversary, this memorable photo session captures your enduring bond in storytelling family portraits.

INCLUDED
  • 1-hour anniversary photography session
  • 30 heartfelt anniversary photo downloads
  • All photos in your gallery within 7 days
  • Credit towards professional prints
EXTRASADD-ONS
Analog PhotofilmExtended GalleryPriority Delivery

Time to celebrate a special milestone with the whole family? Find an available slot to book your anniversary photoshoot in Amsterdam.

€300VAT includedBOOK

FAQ

Check out the FAQ page to learn more about my approach, what to expect from your family session, and practical information regarding cancellations and reschedules.

How do we prepare our children for the photoshoot?

Tell them a day in advance that we’re going out to take some photos together and that it will be fun, so they know what to expect. Choose a slot when they are rested and fed rather than close to a nap, and feel free to bring something that reliably makes them laugh: a favorite toy, a song, a snack.

During the photoshoot, I’ll guide you throughout. I’ll ask you to join in and keep your children engaged at each spot we use. There’s no need to ask them to sit still or smile for the camera.

What age is best for baby photos?

My photo sessions come into their own from around one year, when little ones are expressive, curious, and busy exploring everything around them.

I do not offer newborn photoshoots. My family photography is built around movement, interaction, and outdoor settings, which suits children once they are a bit older.

How long should our family photoshoot be?

With young children, 1 hour is usually plenty. Little ones often give us more than enough to work with in that time, without asking too much of their attention.

With older children, or when several generations come along, 2 or 3 hours give us room to move between surroundings at an easy pace. Share your plans with me and I will suggest what suits you.

When is the best time for a maternity photoshoot?

Most maternity photoshoots take place between 28 and 36 weeks, when the pregnancy is clearly visible and moving around still feels comfortable.

There is no perfect moment, though. If you feel ready earlier, we photograph earlier. Every pregnancy is different, and yours is the one that counts.

Are LGBTQ+ families welcome?

Yes. Every LGBTQ+ family is welcome in front of my camera.

Your family will be photographed as the family it is, with no one arranged into a shape that does not fit. Years from now, your children will look at these portraits and recognize the family they grew up in.

Who can join the family photoshoot?

Everyone who belongs in the picture. Partners and children are welcome at a maternity photoshoot, and grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins are welcome at a family photoshoot. Pets count as family too, and they are usually the ones who need the least direction.

Do let me know in advance how many of you there will be, so I can suggest a picturesque area with enough room. For a larger gathering, a group photoshoot may suit you better.

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GALLERY

Browse my family photography portfolio and see the natural energy and warmth you can expect from your own family photoshoot.

Laughing parents on a canal bridge with their two little kids, the older girl on her father's shoulders and the toddler in her mother's arms

A Photoshoot with Little Kids: What Really Helps

What helps most in a photoshoot with little kids? Play first, a spot with something to do and a favorite toy. Add room to run, and parents who join in and gently help when a shot needs it. Small children …

Family of four laughing on a canal bridge between parked bikes, the father's arm around both boys, fresh green trees along the water

Two Brothers on the Leidsegracht in Spring

Early in April, I photographed two brothers on the Leidsegracht: Owen and Leo, with their parents, Kate and Mike. The family had come over from the USA for spring break, the boys' first trip to Europe. We had one hour …

Family of four side by side on a sunny concrete planter by the Spaarne, windmill De Adriaan and moored boats behind them, a photo spot in Haarlem

Photo Spots in Haarlem: River, Old Center and Park

These photo spots in Haarlem all come from my own sessions, eight of them between July and November. They lie in two areas: the Spaarne with the old center, and the Haarlemmerhout, a park on the south side of the …

Mother with a baby bump laughing as she holds her toddler upside down at a canal railing, old canal houses across the water

A Toddler and a Baby Bump Around the Amstelveld

A toddler and a baby bump: that was Olena and Andriy's family on a warm June evening in Amsterdam. Their son Lev was almost two, and his little brother or sister was due at the end of the summer. So …

Three generations of one family laughing together on the sand in the dunes, ten people in white, blue and denim before tall pines

Three Generations in the Dunes on a Summer Day

Three generations in the dunes, ten people in white, blue and denim: that was the plan for this late summer day. The grandparents had wished for one photo with everyone together. So their three grown children came along, with two …

Two sisters laughing on a low planter by the Spaarne in Haarlem, one leaning in close, the windmill De Adriaan soft behind them

Two Sisters and a Sunny Afternoon in Haarlem

Ava and Lily are two sisters who do almost everything together, so in Haarlem they brought that energy to their family session. Their parents had come from the States for a week in the Netherlands. They wanted the girls exactly …

Laughing family on a canal bridge, the two little girls holding their stuffed animals, a cream teddy bear and a white bunny

Favorite Stuffed Animals on the Amsterdam Canals

Ellie and June brought their favorite stuffed animals to the Amsterdam canals: a white bunny, a cream teddy bear and a bunny covered in tiny flowers. The sisters, five and two, had carried them all the way from the United …

Family of four on a canal bridge in Delft, the leaning tower of the Oude Kerk behind them and pink flowers along the white railing

A Family Walk in Delft, From the Oude Kerk to the Markt

This family walk in Delft began at the leaning tower of the Oude Kerk and ended on the Markt, on hands and knees. Lina and her little brother Sami brought the energy, with their mother and father always close by. …

Extended family of ten raising their arms in a long avenue of tall trees in Park Clingendael, sunlight falling in patches

An Extended Family Afternoon in Park Clingendael

Grandpa Wim turned seventy that summer, and his two sons had one wish for him: an afternoon with the whole extended family in Clingendael. So in July, ten of them met me in the park. There were the grandparents, two …

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CINEMATIC FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN AMSTERDAM

A Film Aesthetic Straight from the Camera

The look of your photos takes shape while we shoot, not afterwards. Drawing on over a decade of professional experience, I work with a medium format camera and cinematic settings, adjusting everything manually as the light changes. The final result is created in camera, without editing or retouching, preserving the expressions, movement, and small interactions as I photographed them. Would you rather have your photos on real film? Then take a look at my analog photoshoot in Amsterdam.

The Character of an Artistic Lens

Part of my signature comes from the artistic lens itself: painterly softness, subtle vignetting, swirly bokeh, and, in bright light, occasional gentle glare or halo. These characteristics belong to the image rather than being added later, giving your family portraits their distinctive film character.

Photographs That Show How You Are Together

A family portrait becomes more meaningful when it shows the relationships within it. I watch for the small exchanges that reveal them: a parent crouching to listen, an older sibling checking on a younger one, a grandmother’s hand resting on a shoulder. These moments pass in seconds and cannot be recreated on command, so I stay ready for them rather than trying to orchestrate every interaction.

FAMILY PRINTS

Bring your family photos into everyday life. Order professional prints straight from your gallery: a framed portrait for the hallway, a lay-flat photobook your children can page through for years, or a calendar that keeps this chapter in view all year long.

Premium Photo FramePremium PhotobookHandmade Calendar

Every family photoshoot package includes a €25 print credit to get you started. Order directly from your gallery and have your finished prints delivered free with express courier service, anywhere in the world.

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YOUR FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT IN AMSTERDAM

A Picturesque Route or a Familiar Place

Some family photoshoots follow one of the picturesque routes I regularly work along; others take place in a local park or an outdoor corner of a neighborhood the family already knows. Both can work beautifully. A familiar setting can give the photographs an extra layer of personal meaning, while I still plan around light, space, and enough room for everyone to move naturally.

Your Part in the Family Photoshoot

You know your children best: what makes them laugh, when they need reassurance, and how to gently bring their attention back. That familiarity makes a real difference to your family photos. During the photoshoot, I’ll choose the spots for their light and surroundings and guide you along the way. I’ll count on you to stay involved: join in at the spot we’re using, keep the children engaged, and help them settle when needed. Together, we make room for the relaxed, natural moments that define a family photoshoot in Amsterdam.

Family, Maternity, and Anniversary Photoshoots

A maternity shoot, a family photoshoot with young children, and an anniversary session can each have a very different rhythm. The number of people, their ages, and the occasion all influence how much we move, how I compose the group, and how much space I leave for interaction. Tell me who is joining and what you are celebrating, and everything takes shape around your family rather than fitting into the same formula. Looking for a gift for parents or grandparents? With a family photoshoot gift card, they choose a date that suits the whole family.

FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE NETHERLANDS

Based in Amsterdam, I offer family photography throughout the Netherlands. Discover other picturesque locations where you can book me for your family, maternity, or anniversary photoshoot.

Gravestenenbrug drawbridge spanning the Spaarne in Haarlem, with gabled canal houses along the quay under a sky of white cloudsHAARLEMSunny Utrecht street with old house fronts and parked cars, the Dom Tower and a church spire rising at its endUTRECHTView from above of the Morspoort in Leiden, the domed city gate and its bridge over the Morssingel among red-roofed housesLEIDENThe Hofvijver in The Hague with its fountain and the Binnenhof along the water, red and pink geraniums in the foregroundTHE HAGUEWhite bridge railing with flower boxes in front of a tree-lined canal in Delft, the leaning tower of the Oude Kerk rising behindDELFTSteel-clad roof of Rotterdam Centraal cutting across the frame, the glass Delftse Poort towers rising into a pale blue sky with vapor trailsROTTERDAMWindmills along the Zaan at Zaanse Schans, a green mill and its wooden house beside a sandy path, a lantern and the riverZAANSE SCHANSOrnate white bell gable on a black wooden house at the Kleine Dam in De Rijp, green wooden houses and orange roofs beside it, taken on filmOTHER