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Under water sessions

I photograph men, women and children⁠
Who enable me to remind us⁠
That we started out the same⁠
Flying and moving slowly ⁠
through the mystical waters⁠
searching for light…⁠

In my portraits, I invite you to step into a world filled with color, beauty, and nuance. A place where you can escape the chaos of everyday life, allowing your true self to shine. Together, we capture not just an image, but an expression of your essence.

I offer various types of sessions, which I like to categorize as follows:

Underwater Pregnancy session

Underwater Personal portrait

Studio Pregnancy

Practical information

Packages

Portrait
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Mini-album

You will receive a beautiful mini-album as a keepsake. It measures 15 x 20 cm and is made with high-quality materials. I will create a design, and once you approve, we will have it made.

“Thank you Sjoukje for remembering who I am – the goddess of my own planet, my own waters. For capturing me in my purest and natural form.”

Bo

Pregnancy session

The Synergy of Mother and Baby

Pregnancy and water – one of my favorite combinations. Your baby is swimming in your belly, and you dive into the water. What a synergy.

During all my shoots, I take the time to help you feel comfortable in the water. But especially for maternity photography, this attention is even more important. Your body feels and moves differently than you’re used to. We practice how to stay effortlessly underwater and discover the most flattering poses to capture your belly in all its glory.

If you have an idea or question, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

More practical info? Check out my Packages 

A poetic escape from the busyness of everyday life

Personal Portraits

“Underwater, a magical world unfolds where you float, and everything feels different. Light refracts, colors emerge, and reflections distort reality — the perfect setting for unique, timeless photography.”

If you have an idea, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

More practical info? Check out my Packages 

“The photos turned out so beautiful!! I’m absolutely in love with them.”

Alice

Studio Portraits

No water. But an amazing studio-experience.

The portraits I create are an extension of my artistic work. For my studio portraits, I use a projector and reflections. Through the projections I create using my own artwork, I bring colorful light and shadow play to life, adding a magical touch. This technique works perfectly for maternity photography, enhancing the beauty and atmosphere of each image.

If you have an idea or any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to explore the possibilities with you.

You can book this session separate, or in combination with an underwater session.

For an intimate, tailor-made under water experience. Capturing your beauty in unique and timeless images.• Includes a pre-shoot consultation • Schedule at your convenience• ca. 1,5 hour water time• Access to several beautiful fabrics to use• 8-10 high res under water images• Mini album as a keepsakePrice on requestBefore we schedule the photoshoot, we have a conversation to go over all the details. This ensures that we are both well-prepared and can make the most of the photoshoot.

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Deeply Personal

For an intimate, tailor-made under water experience. Capturing your beauty in unique and timeless images.

• Includes a pre-shoot consultation
• Schedule at your convenience
• ca. 1,5 hour water time
• Access to several beautiful fabrics to use
• 8-10 high res under water images
• Mini album as a keepsake
Price on request

Before we schedule the photoshoot, we have a conversation to go over all the details. This ensures that we are both well-prepared and can make the most of the photoshoot.
For an intimate, tailor-made under water experience. With the use of extra unique under water techniques and more time to create an amazing artistic collection of images.• Includes a pre-shoot consultation• Schedule at your convenience• 3,5 hours access to location • ca. 2 - 2,5 hours water time• Access to several beautiful fabrics to use• 13-15 high res under water images• Mini album as a keepsake• A3 fine art-print on dibondPrice on requestBefore we schedule the photoshoot, we have a conversation to go over all the details. This ensures that we are both well-prepared and can make the most of the photoshoot.

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Illuminated Depths

For an intimate, tailor-made under water experience. With the use of extra unique under water techniques and more time to create an amazing artistic collection of images.

• Includes a pre-shoot consultation
• Schedule at your convenience
• 3,5 hours access to location
• ca. 2 – 2,5 hours water time
• Access to several beautiful fabrics to use
• 13-15 high res under water images
• Mini album as a keepsake
• A3 fine art-print on dibond
Price on request

Before we schedule the photoshoot, we have a conversation to go over all the details. This ensures that we are both well-prepared and can make the most of the photoshoot.

Practical Information

Introduction

Before we schedule the photoshoot, I like to have a conversation to go over all the details. This can be done by phone or in person, depending on what is most convenient for you. This ensures that we are both well-prepared and can make the most of the photoshoot. I enjoy taking a moment to get to know who I’ll be photographing and to share my ideas. It’s also a great opportunity for you to ask questions and clarify your vision.

It’s important to remember that underwater photography works best if you feel comfortable in the water.

Locations

Underwater
May – September
In the spring and summer, we use our Underwater Studio in Halfweg, near Amsterdam. This is a heated, eco-friendly pool specially designed for photoshoots like this. We prefer to work with natural daylight in this studio.

October – April
In the autumn and winter, pregnancy photoshoots continue at an indoor pool in Culemborg. The water is a warm 31°C, providing a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Studio
Photoshoots that can be done in a traditional studio are always arranged in consultation. Sometimes I rent a studio, sometimes I use my own space, and if the space allows, it can also be done at your home.

Images

After the photoshoot, I edit the images, which usually takes a few weeks. You will receive a wide selection of photos to choose from. From that selection, you can pick the amount of images, from your package, that you’d like to keep. These will be provided in both low and high resolution for personal use. These images are for personal use only. Are you interested in a commercial shoot. Just let me know, I’d love to share the possibilities with you.

Feel free to contact me

If you have a great idea, reach out to me.