Stories of Identity

Portrait Photography

Portrait Photography that Reveals the
Person Behind the Photograph

A good portrait is not simply a photograph of what someone looks like. It is a photograph of who they are.The smile, the quiet moment, the way someone looks at the person they love, the confidence that grows when they forget the camera is there. These are the things I look for.Whether it's a portrait of yourself, a couple, your family, or simply a moment in your life you want to remember, I want your photographs to feel like you — natural, honest and real.

A Story That's Yours

Every person has a different story. That's why every portrait session should be different too.Some people feel completely comfortable in front of a camera. Others tell me they usually hate having their photograph taken.That's okay.We don't have to force anything. We'll take our time, talk, move around, try different things and let the photographs happen naturally. Sometimes the best photograph is the one created in between the photographs you thought we were taking.The result is a collection of portraits that don't just show what you looked like that day, but give you something to remember about
how that moment felt.

More Than a Portrait

Couples & Families

The photographs that become most important are often the ones we don't think much about at the time. A look between two people. A child's expression. The way someone holds your hand. The laughter that happens when nobody is posing anymore. Whether it's just the two of you, your growing family, or several generations together, I'll give you space to simply be yourselves while I photograph the connections between you. Because sometimes the photograph isn't really about the person. It's about the people they love.

When Life Happens

Birthdays, Anniversaries & Special Events

Some moments deserve more than a few photographs taken on a phone. A milestone birthday. An anniversary. A family celebration. A reunion with people you don't see often enough. A special evening that you know you'll want to remember. I photograph these occasions as they actually happen — the people arriving, the conversations, the laughter, the embraces, the little details and the moments you may not even notice while you're living them. Rather than turning the whole event into a series of posed photographs, I stay present and document the story as it unfolds. The result is more than a record of who was there. It's a collection of photographs that brings you back to the day.

How We Work Together

Connection

Every portrait begins with getting to know the person in front of my camera.

Presence

We take our time and allow genuine expressions, relationships and moments to appear naturally.

Story

The finished photographs become more than individual images. Together, they tell something about you, the people you love and the moment you shared.

Choose Your Story

A MOMENT

A portrait of you,
as you are today.

Sometimes you don't need a long session. You simply want beautiful, natural photographs of yourself or someone important to you. A focused portrait session with enough time to relax, connect and create a collection of photographs that feels genuinely like you.

What's included

Up to 1 hour of photography
Up to 16 professionally edited photographs
A focused selection of portraits
Different expressions, perspectives and moments
Online gallery for viewing and downloading
High-resolution finished photographs

€300

YOUR STORY

Some moments become part of who we are.

With a little more time, we can move beyond a single portrait and create something much more personal. We can explore different locations, expressions, surroundings and ideas, allowing the photographs to show more of your personality and the life behind the portrait. Perfect for individual portraits, couples and smaller family sessions.

What's included

Up to 2 hours of photography
Up to 25 professionally edited photographs
Portraits and environmental photographs
Variety of images, expressions and situations
Time to relax and become comfortable in front of the camera
Online gallery for viewing and downloading
High-resolution finished photographs

€600

THE FULL PICTURE

Time to explore the people, places and moments that matter.

There are times when you want more than a portrait. You want to capture the people around you. The places that mean something. The relationships, personalities and little moments that make this particular time in your life what it is. With four hours, there is room to explore all of that. We can move between portraits, relationships, surroundings and the moments in between. Different places, different moods and different sides of the people being photographed can all become part of the collection. The result is not simply a larger number of photographs. It is a more complete picture of you and the people who matter to you.

What's included

Up to 4 hours of photography
Up to 64 professionally edited photographs
Portraits, lifestyle and environmental storytelling
Multiple situations and locations where appropriate
Individual, couple and family photographs where appropriate
A broad and varied collection of finished images
Online gallery for viewing and downloading
High-resolution finished photographs

€1,200

Need something different? Additional time can be added, or I'd be happy to create a bespoke quote.

PERSONAL EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

The People, Moments and Memories That Make the Day Yours

Birthdays. Anniversaries. Family celebrations. Reunions. A special evening with the people who matter to you.The best moments at these occasions are rarely the ones that are planned. They're found in the conversations, the laughter, the embraces, the looks between people and all the little things happening around them.I'll be there to photograph those moments naturally, without turning your celebration into a photoshoot.From the people arriving to the moments you'll want to remember, I'll quietly document the atmosphere, the relationships and the story of the day as it unfolds.

Event coverage includes :

From 2 hours of photography
Up to 32 professionally edited photographs for 2 hours
Natural, candid moments and interactionsIndividual portraits and group photographs
Important moments and highlights of the celebration
Family, friends and the people who made the occasion special
Atmosphere and details that help tell the story
Online gallery for viewing and downloadingHigh-resolution finished photographs

Min. 2 hours — €600

Additional coverage:

Sometimes the celebration continues a little longer — and so can I.Additional photography time can be added whenever you need it.

€300 per additional hour
Approx. 16 additional edited photographs per hour

Extras

€60 each - Additional edited photographs

€300 per hour - Additional photography time

Travel within 70 km included - Beyond 70 km : 0,70 Euro per km

Your Story

Every celebration has its own story.

Whatever the Story, I'd love to hear what you're planning and what you would like to remember from it.

Let's talk about what matters to you, what you have in mind and how I can photograph it in a way that feels natural and personal to you.

Together, we'll create photographs that bring you back to the people, the atmosphere and the moments that made the day special.

Let's start the Conversation →

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