+ Behind the lens: jewellery photography Amsterdam at OLA LAB A behind-the-scenes look at jewellery photography Amsterdam. How a simple studio setup at OLA LAB, careful light, and slow work serve the final image. + What a personal brand photography session Amsterdam actually looks like A personal brand photography session Amsterdam produces a full content library. See how coach Sarah used hers across her website, Instagram, and newsletter. + Offering time instead of things: a baby shower gift maternity session Some baby shower gifts are practical. Others are symbolic. This maternity session was gifted by friends who wanted to offer something lasting. What followed was a calm session at home, shaped by light and trust, and completed just hours before birth, becoming a memory she could revisit with her newborn in her arms. + When to do a newborn photoshoot? Wondering when to do a newborn photoshoot? Newborn photoshoot timing is everything. The best window is 5 to 14 days after birth. Here's what changes after that, and how to plan ahead. + How strong light photography shapes a maternity portrait Strong light photography transforms a maternity portrait. Here's how it works, why it matters, and what to think about before a session. + When is the best time for a maternity photoshoot: 5 things that matter more than you think When is the best time for a maternity photoshoot. It is one of the most common questions, but the answer is not just about weeks. It is about how your body feels, how light moves through your home, and how you give yourself space to plan without pressure. This guide shares five grounded points to help you choose a moment that works naturally. + 10 Small newborn details you forget until they are gone There are things about newborns that disappear without warning. The curl of a hand. A breath before sleep. This piece reflects on the small newborn details that quietly fade, and why they stay with us long after the phase has passed. + Newborn photoshoot at home with natural light A newborn session is less about posing and more about paying attention. To light. To movement. To the quiet rhythm of a home adjusting to a new person. In this post, I share how I approach newborn sessions at home, with gentle posing guidance and thoughtful color palettes that support calm, timeless images. This is not about perfection or props. It is about presence, softness, and letting your baby lead. + The story behind one image Some images are imagined long before they exist. This essay reflects on one maternity self portrait shaped by winter light, impermanence, and presence. + Notes from the Negenmaandenbeurs 2026 I visited the Negenmaandenbeurs in Amsterdam 2026 for the first time this year. What stayed were small gestures, fragile stories, and the enduring power of heirlooms. A reflection on memory, motherhood, and why I photograph at all. + Professional headshots as a quiet collaboration Professional headshots do not have to feel stiff or overproduced. During a summer visit to Bern, I photographed Miriam in a short, relaxed session using natural light and a simple reflector. With the old city of Bern and a concrete wall as quiet backdrops, the focus stayed on presence rather than performance. These images now live in her daily business communication and social media, and one even found its way into the local newspaper. This post reflects on what makes a professional headshot feel usable, human, and lasting. + Maternity posing in Amsterdam homes Maternity posing in Amsterdam homes is not about creating shapes. It is about listening to light, space, and the body as it already is. A quiet guide to finding ease indoors.