Fotografie in documentaire stijl van gezinnen, newborns, feesten in Vlaanderen en Brussel<br/>

Eén concept. Eén aanpak. Eén stijl:

documentaire fotografie

Eindeloos veel verhalen. Eén voor één uniek en waardevol.

Eén concept. Eén aanpak. Eén stijl:

documentaire fotografie

Eindeloos veel verhalen. Eén voor één uniek en waardevol.

A young child taking a bath in a plastic tub with soap bubbles, while an adult gently rinses their hair in a bathroom with dark tiled walls.

Ik registreer zonder te regisseren, want het is jullie verhaal, niet het mijne

Na meer dan twintig jaar als fotografe, voel ik meer en meer dat dit voor mij (en misschien voor jullie ;-) ) de meest waardevolle fotografie is. In deze wereld vol ‘perfecte’ plaatsjes op ideale locaties waar echt en fake niet meer van elkaar te onderscheiden valt, voel ik rondom mij (en in mezelf) nog meer de behoefte groeien naar het otentike. Dus kies ik vanaf nu resoluut om op deze manier te fotograferen.

Een bijzondere dag, een geboorte, thuis wennen met jullie baby, een doodgewone zondag, een feestje, het zijn allemaal verhalen die het verdienen om verteld en gekoesterd te worden.

Mijn fotografie is er dus om jullie verhaal te vertellen. Hoe het leven er op dit moment uitziet, hoe jullie verbonden zijn met elkaar, welke emoties jullie dagen kleuren, wat jullie kleine gewoontes zijn, wat jullie typeert als gezin, als persoon. Een nieuwe baby in jullie gezin? Een doodgewone zondag? De bomma jarig? Ik vertel het graag. In documentaire-stijl.Dit betekent simpelweg dat jullie doen wat je anders zou doen, terwijl ik jullie eerlijke verhaal schrijf, met oog voor jullie eigenheid, details, interacties. En voor schoonheid.

“Onwaarschijnlijk bedankt voor de meest waanzinnig mooie foto’s die je van ons gezin al hebt getrokken. Zonder meer ben jij dé specialist om ‘het leven zoals het is’ in beeld te brengen. Geen saaie geposeerde portretten bij jou, maar puur natuur zonder iets of iemand te forceren, schiet je enorm prachtige beelden. Net zoals jijzelf bent, straalt jouw enthousiasme over op de personen die voor je lens verschijnen. Een feestgelegenheid, een professionele shoot of gewoon familiefoto’s, voor ons steekt er maar een fotograaf met kop en schouders bovenuit! Wij zien elkaar zonder twijfel nog terug! Bedankt!” - Ben Daems
“Professioneel met een groot hart, daar staat Otentik voor. Spontaan. Haar foto’s vertellen een verhaal en dat is wat je wil vastleggen, toch?” - Elke Van Asbroek

-Warme woorden-

“Een super ervaring met otentik fotografie tijdens de bevalling van ons IVF wondertje.
Deus is geboren op 26.06 , om dit speciale moment vast te leggen hebben wij an van otentik gevraagd om foto’s te nemen. Met een geweldig resultaat! Superblij met deze mooie fotoshoot, an stelde zich discreet en op de achtergrond tijdens de bevalling zeer professioneel, zeker aan te raden! Wie weet doen we het nog eens” - Silvy Verplanke
De shoot is meer dan een aanrader. Een fotografe die onze emoties en familiegevoel perfect weet te vatten” - Kiran Van Hese

“Elke shoot met An verloopt met het grootste gemak en ontspanning, waardoor je bijna zou denken dat er niets goeds tussenzit, maar als je nadien de beelden bekijkt is het tegendeel waar. Ik ben dan ook meermaals verschoten van het prachtige resultaat.
Dit is zeker te wijten aan An’s talent voor fotografie, maar vooral ook omdat je je zo snel op je gemak voelt bij haar. Naast fotograferen, noem ik dat haar tweede sterkte: haar empatisch vermogen dat iedereen meteen op z’n gemak stelt. Dankjewel An, heel blij met onze samenwerking, ik had niets beters kunnen wensen! ” - Margot Hellemans

rechtstreeks naar:

newborns

feestje

prijzen en boeken

‘Maar waarom zou ik een doodgewone dag laten vastleggen?’

Kinderen groeien (vaak veel te snel), relaties evolueren, de knuffelberen in de kinderkamers worden vlugger dan je denkt vervangen door muziekinstallaties en posters aan de muur,…

Van die ‘gewone’ gezinsmomenten worden vaak de minste foto’s gemaakt. Omdat je je op dat moment niet realiseert hoe bijzonder ze binnenkort zullen zijn. En dàt wil ik nu graag veranderen. Het schaterlachen bij het stoeien, de boze snoet voor het naar bed gaan, de knie die een pleister en een kusje krijgt, de tiener die wat nukkig op zijn gsm tikt, de spontane knuffel tijdens het ontbijt, … al die dingen die jullie maken tot wie jullie nu zijn, als individu maar ook als warm nest zijn het zò hard waard om bewaard te worden.

**Omdat wat nu alledaags is - in de letterlijke betekenis van het woord- altijd tijdelijk is.**

Kinderen groeien (vaak veel te snel), relaties evolueren, de knuffelberen in de kinderkamers worden vlugger dan je denkt vervangen door muziekinstallaties en posters aan de muur,…

Het schaterlachen bij het stoeien, de boze snoet voor het naar bed gaan, de knie die een pleister en een kusje krijgt, de tiener die wat nukkig op zijn gsm tikt, de spontane knuffel tijdens het ontbijt, … al die dingen die jullie maken tot wie jullie nu zijn, als individu maar ook als warm nest zijn het zò hard waard om bewaard te worden.

Via foto’s die niet alleen feiten maar ook emoties vertellen, waardoor je later bijna die unieke schaterlach van je zoontje echt kan horen, je de warmte kan voelen van dat plakkerige choco-handje op je wang, je kan glimlachen met je (nu weer blije) 18-jarige over hoe nukkig hij toen was.

Als je naar de foto’s van dit heerlijke gezin kijkt, zie je hoe naast het verhaal van hun alledaags leven ook hun relaties in beeld komen, hoe ze met elkaar omgaan, én hun persoonlijkheden. Dat voor altijd kunnen koesteren is toch ongelooflijk schoon en waardevol, voor ieder die erbij was, én voor volgende generaties. De slide-show is in chronologische volgorde opgesteld, zodat jullie mee kunnen genieten van het verhaal zoals het werd geschreven - en al in gedachten kunnen zien hoe jullie verhaal er zou kunnen uitzien. Neem er alsjeblief even de tijd voor 🙏🏼.

A young girl with a cream dress and socks, wearing pink headphones, is kneeling on the floor and playing with a tablet on a gray couch in a cozy living room.

A young girl with a colorful headscarf smiling at the camera, sitting on a sofa with brown and striped pillows against a plain white wall.

A young person with short hair and glasses playing an acoustic guitar, sitting in front of a music stand, in a room with a piano and other furniture.

A young girl with a bun hairstyle, wearing a black hoodie, green skirt, and purple socks, sitting on a woven chair and looking at her phone in a room with ornate white wall paneling, hardwood flooring, and a large woven basket nearby.

A bald man with glasses wearing a black Lacoste polo shirt sitting at a wooden table, eating food from a bowl with a spoon. There is a white cabinet with a lamp and a framed picture on the wall behind him.

A young girl with red headphones, wearing a white outfit, standing in a room with wooden floors, with people dining in the background near large windows with curtains.

A young girl with red hair and a cream-colored hair bow wearing pink headphones, sitting at a table and playing with a tablet.

A person with glasses and short hair wearing a cartoon character t-shirt appears to be using a small tool or device on a light-colored wooden table beside a window with some greenery outside in the background.

A child in a cartoon character T-shirt is playing with a small skateboard on a wooden table.

A woman and a man are sitting at a table looking at a smartphone together, with the woman on the left and the man on the right. The table has a large bowl of food. The background includes a decorated mantle with various ornaments and plants.

A girl with blonde hair tied in a bun, wearing a black hoodie, sitting at a kitchen counter reading a magazine with a bowl of eggs nearby.

A woman with glasses and dark hair in a ponytail is talking to two young girls at a kitchen counter. One girl has blonde hair, wearing pink headphones and a white shirt, and the other girl has light brown hair tied back and is wearing a black hoodie.

Person cracking an egg into a colorful ceramic bowl.

A person's hands holding a colorful patterned harmonica while resting on a wooden surface.

A young girl with curly red hair and blue eyes looking intently at a woman with brown hair tied in a ponytail, both inside a room with large windows and natural light.

A woman with glasses smiles while interacting with two young girls in a kitchen or classroom setting. One girl has her hand near her face, and the other girl is holding a snack or small object.

A man with glasses holding a young girl, who has curly hair and is touching her finger to her lips, in a room with a plain background and industrial shelves.

A young child with red hair and a pacifier in their mouth, sitting on a changing table with a woman beside them, during a diaper change in a bright room.

A young girl lying down inside a hospital bed, looking at the camera, with one eye open, holding a piece of cloth. She appears to be in a medical setting.

A boy standing on a skateboard indoors near a large potted plant, with a rainbow-shaped balloon in the background. He is wearing glasses, a graphic t-shirt, brown shorts, and socks.

An orange tabby cat sitting on the ground with one eye closed, casting a shadow on a concrete surface.

A young girl with light brown, curly hair wearing a white, perforated sweater, looking down.

A young girl with red hair and earrings is focused on an activity, standing at a kitchen counter with bowls, a bag of whipped topping, and a skateboard in front of her.

A young person with short reddish hair and glasses is cooking at a kitchen counter. They are wearing a white shirt with a cartoon graphic. They are stirring or working with a metal canister. The kitchen shelves behind them have various mugs, bowls, a

A young boy with brown hair and glasses standing in front of a wall with a large rainbow-shaped balloon. The boy is wearing a cartoon character T-shirt and brown pants.

A young boy with brown hair and glasses looking down in a kitchen, with various bottles and kitchen utensils in the background.

A man with glasses playing an acoustic guitar indoors, seated at a music stand, with a music studio background, sunlight coming through windows.

A young girl with red hair wearing a white crochet top, standing at a kitchen counter, scooping whipped cream from a container into a large bowl.

A bowl filled with brown eggs on a kitchen counter.

Close-up of a mirror reflecting a person's leg wearing a pink sock, with denim shorts and a copper button visible at the top of the reflection.

A group of kids sitting at a table arts and crafts activities, with a girl in a black hoodie in focus, working on a project. In the background, a woman is standing near a door, wearing glasses and a white shirt, smiling.

A woman and a young girl sharing a moment, with the woman holding a jar of candy and the girl reaching in to get some, in an indoor setting.

A woman with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a white T-shirt with a tiger design, leans over and assists a young girl with curly red hair and a yellow sweater, both focused on a table with a white device.

A bald man wearing red glasses and a black wristband, dressed in a navy blue polo shirt, stands with his eyes closed and one hand on his head against a wood-paneled wall.

A young boy and an older man are in a room. The boy is standing, holding a small notepad, while the man is sitting at a desk, reading music sheets with a music stand in front of him. The boy is barefoot, and the man is wearing flip-flops. The backgro

Two young children, a girl and a boy, are standing indoors near a large glass door, looking outside. The girl has long hair tied back, wearing a white skirt and a crocheted top. The boy has curly hair, wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts. There

Two young girls with light brown and blonde hair interacting indoors. One girl is wearing a yellow sweater, and the other girl is dressed in a white, textured dress with a ponytail tied with a scrunchie. They are standing next to a round table with m

A young child with brown hair, wearing a yellow sweater and shorts, is crawling on a wooden surface. There are large round objects, resembling handles or decorative items, and a white sculpture of a duck in the background.

A woman with brown hair tied back wearing glasses and earrings, looking down, wearing a maroon sweater in a room with a white wall.

A young girl with short, curly hair and a big smile riding a light blue and coral scooter on a concrete surface, wearing a yellow sweater, denim shorts, pink socks, and white shoes.

A young girl with blonde hair and earrings looks at a skeleton model with white teeth, in a room with shelves and equipment.

A young woman with red hair in a ponytail smiling with her eyes closed as she touches her face, wearing earrings and a black hoodie, while a person with short brown hair and glasses stands nearby in a room with a keyboard and some bottles in the back

Two young girls are touching foreheads and holding a white whisk together near a brick wall and a window.

A woman and a young girl are decorating a cake together in a kitchen or bakery. The woman has brown hair, glasses, and is wearing a pinkish sweater. The girl is wearing a white dress with eyelet details and has light brown hair tied back with a white

A woman with a large hair scrunchie on her head assists a young boy with glasses as he helps a small girl with curly hair and a yellow sweater. They are in an indoor setting with lockers in the background.

A young girl with curly red hair and a yellow sweater observes a white ceramic unicorn figurine through a glass window, while another girl with blonde hair and a white crocheted top leans in to look, with other children partially visible in the foreg

A young boy with glasses and a white shirt is smiling and holding a wire whisk, while a little girl in a yellow sweater and denim shorts leans in close for a playful moment outside.

Young girl with red hair leaning on a table, surrounded by baking supplies, including cookie cutters, a baking tin, and other baking tools.

A young girl with curly hair and earrings is eating cake from a mixing bowl, with another person partially visible beside her.

A young girl with curly red hair wearing a white dress is reaching into a dark-colored kitchen cabinet with her left hand. The cabinet is open, revealing food items and containers inside. The girl is looking upward and has a curious expression.

A young child with curly brown hair wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts, sitting on a concrete floor, playing with orange objects and a white colander. Orange objects are scattered around, and some are in the child's hands. In the background, t

A woman and a young girl decorating a cake together in a kitchen.

Young girl with curly red hair wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts standing in a kitchen near a wooden cabinet, looking inside a shelf with glasses and kitchen supplies.

Two children, a young girl with short curly hair wearing a yellow sweater and a teenage boy with glasses and brown hair, are sitting on a couch. The girl is holding a snack, and the boy is holding a bowl filled with candy. They are in a cozy, decorat

A young woman with short brown hair and glasses sitting cross-legged on a wooden floor, talking to a small girl with curly hair wearing a yellow sweater. They are in a cozy living room with dark curtains, a table, and a sofa in the background.

A woman with glasses and tattoos on her arm, wearing a sleeveless top, holding a tray of decorated cupcakes, standing against a wooden wall.

A young child lying on a dark sofa, partially covered with a yellow knitted blanket, holding a toothbrush, smiling with blue eyes, surrounded by colorful pillows.

A woman with glasses smiling and holding a young girl in a yellow sweater in her arms inside a home, with shelves and framed pictures in the background.

A woman with glasses and dark hair leaning over a table with four children, helping them with crafts or activities, with various supplies and drinks on the table.

A man with glasses and tattoos holding a dish towel in a kitchen filled with various objects including plants, bottles, and containers, near a window with decorative stickers.

Two young girls working on a craft project at a table with various supplies, including bottles, bowls, and bags, in a room with a wooden wall.

A woman with tattoos, glasses, and a purple hair tie helping a young boy with curly hair, wearing a yellow sweater, walk barefoot inside a room with a large potted plant and a modern floor lamp, casting shadows on the floor.

A smiling person with short hair wearing glasses and a white shirt, with a colorful rainbow decoration on the wall in the background, and greenery in the foreground.

A young child with light brown hair, wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts, points at an adult woman's nose while standing outside near a large window. The woman, with brown hair tied back, is holding a green bag and is leaning lower towards the

A young girl in a yellow sweater touching the lips of a woman with glasses and tattoos, who is bending down in an outdoor setting.

A woman with tattoos and glasses is smiling and holding a tattoo machine close to a person's face during a tattoo session in a bright indoor setting.

A young girl with earrings and brown hair in a braid is feeding a fish with a green and red ball-shaped object. A woman with brown hair, wearing a tank top, is standing nearby.

A young person with short brown hair, glasses, and earrings, smiling while eating a snack in a kitchen with shelves and a stove in the background.

Pink and white decorative lollipops with sprinkles and small pearl-like decorations inside an oven.

A young girl with curly hair smiling as she looks into an oven with baked food inside.

A person wearing a beaded bracelet and a black armband is writing musical notes on sheet music titled "Bossa" with a pencil. There is a printer, a pen, and decorative items on the marble table.

A young girl riding a bicycle with training wheels and a curly-haired toddler walking behind her in a backyard.

A young girl with curly hair tied in a bun and earrings playing the piano in a room with natural light from a window.

A young child with curly hair wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts, kneeling on the floor and playing a black grand piano, smiling and enjoying the moment in a cozy, well-lit room.

A young girl with light brown hair tied back with a hair scrunchie, lying on a bed with a beige headboard, wearing a white knitted sweater and beige shorts, resting her head on her crossed arms while looking to the side.

A girl smiling and lying on a swing in a park surrounded by trees with green leaves.

A girl with light brown hair in a ponytail, wearing a white dress, is sitting on the floor and playing with toy cars. The background features wooden chairs and a bench, with a dark, indoor setting.

Close-up of a child standing barefoot on concrete next to a gravel surface, wearing frayed denim shorts.

A man and a young girl are looking at a book on a piano, with the man leaning over and helping the girl read.

Two young girls are on the floor in a cozy living room, playing with chestnuts on the ground. One girl, wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts, is standing while the other girl, dressed in white, is kneeling and holding a paper bag. There are peop

A young person with short brown hair and glasses is lying on a brown couch, reading a comic book. They are wearing a light-colored T-shirt with a graphic design and brown shorts. The room has white walls, decorative molding, and a wooden floor. There

A young girl in a yellow sweater playing the piano with her hand on the keys, while an adult supports her by holding her waist. Two other children are in the foreground, closely watching her play.

A young boy with curly brown hair and blue eyes, wearing a beige knit sweater, sitting on a dark, textured carpeted floor, holding a pair of beige sneakers.

A young child with curly brown hair, wearing a mustard-colored cardigan and shorts, sits cross-legged indoors, playing with toy cars. In the background, there is a large white sculptural sculpture and a tall green plant with multiple leaves.

A young child with brown hair running on a paved path in a park during fall, wearing a yellow sweater, denim shorts, and sneakers.

A young girl with a beaded hairband playing the piano in a cozy, well-lit room.

A woman and a young girl are lying on a couch, sharing an affectionate moment. The woman kisses the girl on the forehead while the girl looks up at her with a smile. The girl is wearing a knitted sweater and shorts, and the woman has her hair tied ba

A woman and a young girl walking on a city sidewalk with parked cars and residential buildings in the background, under an overcast sky.

A young person wearing a helmet, glasses, and protective gear is riding a skateboard on a city sidewalk. They are leaning forward, focusing on their skateboarding.

A young person with blond hair and earrings is joyfully throwing grass or small plants into the air outdoors, with a person on a bicycle and a residential neighborhood with houses in the background.

A young child standing outdoors in a muddy puddle next to a granite water fountain, wearing a yellow sweater, denim shorts, and white sneakers with teal accents, with muddy legs and socks.

A man and a young girl riding a bicycle together outdoors on a paved path in a park. The girl is wearing a white helmet, a white dress, and is smiling while pedaling. The man, dressed in a black polo shirt and beige shorts, is smiling and guiding her

A young child with curly brown hair, wearing a yellow knitted sweater, denim shorts, pink socks, and white sneakers, walking on a dirt path outdoors.

A young boy wearing glasses, a helmet, and elbow pads skateboarding on a paved path in a park, with several people and trees in the background.

A man wearing glasses and a white helmet adjusts it as a child with glasses and a white shirt stands in front of him. They are outdoors near green bushes and trees.

Family enjoying outdoor play on a swing set in a wooded area, with children on the swing and parents nearby.

A young woman with light brown hair tied in a bun, smiling, wearing a black hoodie, outdoors near a body of water with trees in the background.

Close-up of a child's muddy legs, wearing white sneakers, pink socks, and ripped denim shorts, standing on a concrete surface next to a bench with muddy hands resting on a dark surface, in an outdoor setting during evening or cloudy weather.

A young girl with curly hair wearing a yellow sweater and jeans, touching a metal sculpture outdoors, with trees and a swing set in the background.

Family of six embracing outdoors in a wooded area with fallen leaves on the ground, smiling and playing.

A woman with glasses and long brown hair hugging a smiling child with blonde hair in an outdoor setting with trees and houses in the background.

A young child with blonde hair lying on grass and smiling, wearing a black hoodie and gray shorts.

Child wearing a yellow sweater and denim shorts crying while running outdoors, with a woman walking a bike and a girl in a helmet behind, in a park or backyard setting.

A young girl with blonde hair smiling and lying on a large rope swing basket outdoors, with her legs extended, surrounded by green trees and fallen leaves on the ground.

Children playing and laughing on a large outdoor swing in a wooded park during fall.

Young child with curly hair wearing a yellow sweater, denim shorts, and sneakers walking on a cobblestone path in a park with autumn foliage.

A man and a young girl on a playground in a wooded area. The girl is sitting on a black swing, holding the chain, and smiling, while the man stands nearby. In the background, a boy wearing a white shirt with a cartoon character is standing on a woode

Young woman with blonde hair wearing a black hoodie and earrings, standing outdoors near a tree with green and orange leaves.

A woman sitting on a hill covered with fallen autumn leaves, holding a child. In the background, a man and a little girl are standing near trees, with the man waving at the camera.

A woman with glasses and tattoos holding a young girl with curly hair and a yellow sweater in a forest with fallen leaves.

A young child with curly hair smiling and laughing while being held by a man with glasses and a shaved head outdoors with trees in the background.

A man and a young girl walking hand in hand in a backyard with a wooden play structure and trees in the background.

A woman with brown hair, glasses, and a purple hair tie, hugging a young girl with blonde hair tied back with a white scrunchie, smiling happily, outside at night with greenery in the background.

A man wearing glasses and a black shirt is smiling while carrying a young child on his shoulders outdoors with trees and a building in the background.

A woman with glasses holding a young girl, who is wearing a sweater, outdoors with trees in the background.

A young girl leaning against a tree in a park with fallen leaves on the ground and trees in the background.

A girl sitting in fallen autumn leaves holding onto a swing with another girl behind a tree in a wooded park.

A young boy with glasses and light brown hair, wearing a white T-shirt with a cartoon character, stands next to a tree in a forested area with green foliage.

Young girl in a white dress on a swing in a wooded park with fallen leaves.

A young girl with blonde hair wearing a black hoodie and gray shorts is sitting on a swing in a wooded area during autumn, with fallen leaves on the ground and trees with green and orange leaves in the background.

A young girl wearing a bicycle helmet and white dress riding a bike with help from a woman, likely her mother, on a trail beside a hedge.

A person with red hair sitting on a small scooter, holding a handlebar above their head, on a pathway in a park.

A woman kneeling on a sidewalk helping a young girl with a bicycle accident, with another girl wearing a bike helmet nearby, in an outdoor urban area with a fence and parked cars.

A young girl with curly, light brown hair is reaching toward a bathroom mirror on the wall. She is standing on a small wooden step stool and wearing a floral-patterned sleeveless romper. There are toothbrushes and toothpaste on the countertop behind

A young child with wet, curly hair smiling while bathing in a plastic tub, surrounded by dark tiled walls.

A young child with wet hair and soap suds on their face, sitting in a small tub, holding a sponge, during bath time.

A young child taking a bath in a plastic tub while an adult nearby washes their hair with shampoo and water in a tiled bathroom.

Child taking a bath with a handheld showerhead, wet hair visible, in a tiled bathroom.

A young child with wet hair sitting in a bathtub with a surprised or curious expression while a person outside the tub bathes them. The background features dark tiled bathroom walls.

A man and two children sitting on a brown couch playing video games with controllers. The man is wearing glasses and a black shirt. The boy in front is wearing glasses, a beige shirt with a character design, and brown shorts. The girl in back is usin

A young girl with brown hair wearing pink headphones is sitting on a couch, looking at her phone. She is dressed in a white dress with lace and striped knee-high socks. A woman with red hair tied back and wearing a black top is sitting next to her, f

A group of people sitting on a couch indoors playing video games and talking, with a young boy in glasses holding a game controller smiling.

A family of five sitting on a dark gray couch in a living room, playing video games. They are focused on their screens, with two young boys, a girl, and two adult men. The living room has a wooden floor, warm lighting, a small side table with a remot

A woman with glasses and a young girl with headphones looking at a tablet together while sitting on a couch.

Two children, a boy and a girl, sitting on a couch, looking at a phone together.

A woman with glasses and a brown sweater sitting at a table, looking at a computer screen, with bottles and cans on the table.

Person slicing vegetables on a wooden cutting board in a kitchen.

A woman with glasses and earrings, wearing a brown sweater, sitting at a table with a phone in her hands. A rainbow decoration is behind her on the wall, with green leaves of a plant visible on the side. A glue stick, paper, and photograph are on the

A woman and a man are in a kitchen, smiling and talking. The woman is sitting at a white kitchen island, wearing glasses and a pink sweater. The man, wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt, is holding a package and standing in front of the island. The

Three children sitting on a brown couch in a living room. The youngest, with curly hair, is in the foreground looking at the camera. The two older children are focused on a tablet and are sitting close together.

“Als gezin van 6 doen wij eigenlijk niet aan fotoshoots. Ik vind het snel te gemaakt, er staat er altijd wel 1 slecht op, iemand krijgt een crisis (misschien ook ik 🙈), … Maar toen besefte ik dat ik totaal geen foto’s heb van ons als gezin, eens samen op de foto,zelfs niet met 2 of 3, op die enkele gsm-snapshots na. Dus besliste ik een ‘day-in-the-life’ te boeken bij An-Marie van Otentik. Het leek toch wat meer aan te leunen bij wat ik hoopte te creëren: een ongedwongen sfeer met echte foto’s van hoe wij zijn. Spannend ook wel, maar ik keek er wel naar uit! En hoe content zijn we van hoe dat gelopen is! Super fijn contact, nooit het gevoel te moeten poseren, lekker als gezin even ons ding doen terwijl we iemand nieuw leerden kennen. En toen kregen we de foto’s, in een prachtig boek gebundeld, zo blij mee! Echt de moeite, dit is iets waar we elk jaar opnieuw naar zullen uitkijken! Heel erg bedankt An-Marie!”

Ik kom hiervoor graag op zondag. Dan hebben we allemaal wat meer tijd en minder verplichtingen. Lukt dat niet, dan kan een andere dag ook.
Simpel: niks bijzonders. doe vooral wat je anders ook doet. Of je nu samen koekjes bakt, gezelschapspelletjes speelt, graag geniet van een uitgebreid ontbijt, piano of playstation speelt, naar het vaste speeltuintje vlakbij trekt, gaat skaten, samen wil ‘chillen’ in de zetel, naar de bakker gaat, … elk verhaal is het waard om verteld en gekoesterd te worden! Want hoe ‘gewoon’ het nu ook voelt, over een tijdje doen jullie alweer andere dingen, zijn de kinderen groter, zijn er nieuwe noden en interesses. Dat is het moment om het album boven te halen en samen jullie verhaal opnieuw te beleven.
Gaan jullie regelmatig een dagje naar zee, naar de dierentuin of wat dan ook, dan ga ik ook graag mee. Als het maar iets is dat bij jullie gezin hoort.
Twijfel je nog? Bel of mail me even!
Zin in jullie verhaal? Op deze pagina kan je alle prijzen bekijken en boeken. Ik kijk er al naar uit!

En wat met een newborn sessie?

Natuurlijk maak ik ook foto’s van dat prachtige snoetje, van die wonderlijke expressies. Maar ik wil meer dan dat.

Jullie nieuwe gezinsleven vertellen zoals het echt is. Jullie connectie. Baby hongerig aan fles of borst, slapend in een eigen wieg of bedje, ondergedompeld in een heerlijk warm badje. Hoe jullie proberen hem te troosten als hij huilt. Een blik van verstandhouding tussen jullie als ouders. Een hand op je schouder. Een wandelingetje in de buurt om even te ontspannen, samen. Oma en opa die binnenspringen met een stukje taart of een pot soep. Een moment van onverklaarbare slappe lach door al die slapeloze nachten. Grote broer of zus die de komst van een baby op zijn/haar eigen manier verwerkt: soms hyper en stuiterend door de kamer, soms wat overdonderd, misschien heel betrokken en trots - of een mengeling van dit alles. De hond die enthousiast kwispelend komt aanhuppelen, de poes die achterdochtig vanop een afstandje toe kijkt, het hoort allemaal bij jullie verhaal.

Jullie thuis ook: hoe fijn toch ook voor je kind, dat die later kan zien waar zijn bedje stond, hoe en waar hij genoot van z’n eerste badjes, in welke zetel hij melk dronk. En die thuis moet niet perfect zijn, vaak zitten ouders met kleine baby’s midden in eindeloos lijkende verbouwingen, of op een ‘voorlopige’ plek, ook dat is deel van jullie verhaal: het is het decor waartegen jullie echte leven zich afspeelt.

A man kneels with hands clasped in prayer, inside a room with a plain wall in the background. A woman, wearing a white sweater with colorful flower designs, is holding and touching the hand of an infant lying on a white cloth on a table. The scene su

A man with brown hair lying down close to a baby with red hair on a soft, white surface.

A baby lying in a hospital bassinet, holding an adult's finger, with an adult touching the baby's hand, in a hospital room.

Family of three—mother, father, and newborn—lying on a bed, sharing a tender moment and gazing at the baby.

A baby with light skin and blue eyes taking a bath, being held by an adult hand under the water, with a gray background.

Close-up of a smiling newborn baby sleeping on a soft surface, wearing a white outfit.

Two women holding a baby boy near their faces in a cozy indoor setting.

A happy couple holds their newborn baby on a beige sofa in a living room.

A woman with dark brown hair holding and kissing a sleeping baby with light skin and brown hair in an indoor setting.

A couple with a newborn baby in a modern kitchen, engaging in a moment of joy and bonding.

A family gathered around a fluffy white dog lying on its back, with a woman, a young child, and two men showing affection towards the dog, indoors with a blue couch and a beige blanket.

A man with dark hair and a beard smiling and hugging a large, curly-haired dog in a bright room.

A young man in a grey sweater holding a baby girl in white clothing, while a little girl in a white dress and blue socks looks up at them smiling in a living room.

A family of three sitting on a large beige sofa, with a woman holding a baby and a man sitting beside her. There is a large wall art of a deer with antlers hanging above them, in a room with white walls.

A person is giving a bath in a sink to an infant with the assistance of another person, holding the baby while washing the baby's hair.

A person sitting on a beige couch with their legs crossed, holding a small child's hand. The child is lying on the person's lap, wearing a light-colored dress, with their legs stretched out and feet visible. The person has a short sleeve shirt and st

A family of six, including two adults and four children, is sitting together on a beige couch in a living room, smiling and playing with each other.

A newborn baby with wet hair lying on a soft white blanket, holding its tiny hand close to its face, with an adult hand gently supporting the baby's head.

A woman with long curly hair feeding a young child with a bottle. The woman has her eyes closed and is looking down at the child, who is lying on a patterned blanket, wearing pajamas with animals on them.

A woman with long blonde hair holding a newborn baby with light skin and blue eyes, lying on a beige sofa.

A young girl with blonde hair smiling and holding a red mug, sitting on the floor in front of a low table with pizza slices, with an adult woman and a newborn baby sitting on a sofa in the background.

A baby lying on a bed, looking to the side with a hand near its face, surrounded by pillows and blankets.

A man sitting on a black leather chair holding a sleeping baby in a white outfit. A large beige flower arrangement on a side table to the left, two framed pictures on the wall behind, and a reflective metallic hanging lamp. In the foreground, a white

A smiling blonde woman in a pink shirt holding a newborn baby dressed in white and blue stripes. The baby is lying on a changing table with a stuffed giraffe toy nearby and baby supplies on the side. The room has a wooden door with glass panels in th

A man holding a sleeping baby in a room with wooden panel walls and glass block windows, while a woman with blonde hair looks at them.

A young child with light brown hair sleeping peacefully in someone's arms.

A man with short brown hair and a light beard, wearing a gray sweater, is holding and looking at a young child with blonde hair and a light complexion. The child is lying on the man's lap, looking up with a curious expression. The background includes

A woman, a man, and a young girl are bathing a naked baby in a white bathtub. The woman is washing the baby's hair, the man is holding the baby, and the young girl is standing nearby watching.

Young girl with blonde hair playing a white grand piano in a minimalist room.

Black and white photo of a smiling young girl sitting on a blanket with her legs stretched out in front of her. The girl is wearing a light-colored dress, and her hair is shoulder length. There is a plush dog toy lying beside her on the blanket. The

A woman holding a newborn baby in her arms, both looking at each other lovingly. The woman has long brown hair and is wearing a white shirt. The baby is dressed in a white and tan polka-dotted onesie, resting comfortably in the woman's hands.

A family holding a newborn baby in a hospital room.

A woman with brown hair sitting in a brown chair breastfeeding a baby. A young girl with blonde hair and a colorful dress standing nearby, looking at the woman and baby. The setting appears to be a room with a white wall and light wood flooring.

A young boy with light brown hair holding a newborn with a pacifier in their mouth, lying together on a bed. The boy has a plush bunny toy and gentle hand on the baby's head.

Close-up of a baby's hand resting on a white quilted surface next to a gray and white knit blanket and a cream-colored hat with black writing.

A sleeping infant with light skin and brown hair lying in a vintage white iron crib, dressed in a gray sweater with white polka dots and beige knitted socks, in a room with wooden flooring.

A man and woman in a kitchen giving a newborn baby a bath in the sink.

A baby sleeping on a bed with a white frame, next to a large gray pillow shaped like a star. The baby is dressed in green pajamas. Behind the baby, there's a black letter board with white text that reads, "HELLO I AM SCOUT". On the wall above the bed

A sleeping newborn baby baby lying on a white surface with small colored fruit illustrations, dressed in a white outfit with tiny orange and black pattern, holding one hand up.

A family including a man, a woman, and two young children are gathered around a hospital bed with a baby, in a medical or hospital room decorated with greeting cards and toys. The woman appears to be Mother’s Day or birthday celebrating.

A man holding a newborn baby in a medical setting, with a white wall and medical equipment in the background.

A couple with a newborn baby laying on a bed, their foreheads touching and eyes closed, showing affection and tenderness.

A happy family in a hospital room with a father, mother, and three young children, all smiling and interacting affectionately.

A man and a young boy are playing and laughing together on a bed with a white sheet. The man is leaning over the boy, both are smiling and making playful expressions.

1. Timing. Zelfs die is relaxt bij dit newborn verhaal. Je kan me tijdens de zwangerschap jullie uitgerekende datum doorgeven, en een voorschot storten. Als je weer thuis bent en je voelt dat jullie eraan toe zijn, bel je me even op en spreken we een moment dat voor iedereen goed voelt. Soms na één week, soms na vijf weken. Allemaal prima.
2. Locatie. Jullie thuis. Als het wat chaos is in huis met een kleintje erbij, geen probleem. Opruimen of niet, dat is helemaal aan jullie. Toon je graag hoe het er echt aan toe gaat, of wil je toch wat rommel onder een bed schuiven - het kan allemaal.
3. Outfits. Draag vooral iets comfortabels, waar je in alle houdingen makkelijk mee kan zitten en liggen. Sommige gezinnen vinden het fijner om toch hun outfits wat aan elkaar aan te passen en iets extra moois aan te trekken, andere vinden het belangrijker om echt te tonen wie ze elke dag zijn, in jogging of half in pyjama. De keuze is aan jullie.
1. omdat je vreest dat je je niet comfortabel gaat voelen voor de lens, na de zwangerschap, bevalling en dat vreselijke slaaptekort?
  —> Zelfs met wallen en zonder make-up (yep, tijd tekort) en als je het zelf niet opmerkt: je straalt! De liefde voor dat nieuwe mini-mensje verzacht je gelaatstrekken, geeft je vermoeide huid een verrassende gloed (die je zelf waarschijnlijk nog niet zag :-) ), en laat je kleine oogjes fonkelen.
2. omdat je denkt dat je huis te rommelig of te donker is, jullie verbouwingen nog niet klaar zijn en de babykamer nog quasi onbestaande is?
  —> Dit huis, verbouwing en rommel inbegrepen, is jullie thuis, jullie nest. Het is het decor van jullie leven op dit bijzonder moment. Wil je van tevoren wat was in de wasmand schuiven en de afwas doen, prima, indien niet, ook prima! Helemaal zoals jullie het willen.
3. omdat je wel foto’s van je baby wil maar staat niet te springen om zelf te poseren?
  —> Goed nieuws: poseren staat tijdens deze shoot niet op de agenda! Jullie gaan gewoon jullie gang, eten geven, pamper verschonen, nog snel de was ophangen, even koffie drinken, baby in bad, knuffelen, … Het is een dag zoals alle andere in deze fase, alleen kom ik hem voor jullie vastleggen om het later opnieuw te kunnen beleven.
4. omdat je je afvraagt of dat niet teveel stress gaat geven, een fotoshoot met een kleine baby?
  —> Heel lang geleden fotografeerde ik newborns in mijn studio, en laat me eerlijk zijn: dat gaf inderdaad veel stress. De baby’tjes waren net in en uit de auto gedragen, hun maagje was vaak wat extra van slag, mama en papa wat gestresseerd want die wilden zo graag dat alles perfect zou verlopen,… met als gevolg vaak huilende kleintjes, en ik die heel lang wachtte tot ze weer ok waren. Met deze documentaire shoots is de vibe compleet anders, eindeloos veel relaxter. Iedereen voelt zich meer op zijn gemak want jullie zijn in je vertrouwde omgeving, en als de baby huilt kan zelfs het troosten op een mooie manier in beeld gebracht worden. Jullie kindje volgt gewoon zijn vertrouwde ritme, en jullie hebben als ouders alles bij de hand - en in de hand :-)
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A group of adults and children enjoying a playful moment together in a living room. A baby with a striped shirt is being lifted up by an adult, and other people are gathered around, smiling and interacting.

Ik wil foto’s maken die je niet alleen kan zien maar kan voelen.

Foto’s tijdens een feest(je)?

Naast de ‘grote’ momenten (denk: kaarsjes uitblazen, ringen uitwisselen, taart aansnijden,… ) zijn het toch vooral die kleine momentjes -met vaak grote emoties- die zich in de kantlijn afspelen, die het verhaal van jullie feest compleet maken. Of het nu een feest voor een tweede verjaardag is, een huwelijk, een paaslunch met de hele familie (met eitjes rapen natuurlijk), een lentefeest, de bomma die 80 wordt, een maandelijks bijeenkomen met kinderen en kleinkinderen, of een baby die verwelkomd wordt: ik sta klaar, met mijn zesde zintuig, om alle verhaallijnen te volgen en te vertellen, zelfs diegene die je in alle drukte zelf niet zag :-)

Zo’n feestje is trouwens een perfect moment voor een foto shoot: de dagelijkse beslommeringen even opzij om iemand te vieren, of om gezellig samen te zijn. En samen op de foto te gaan, zoals jullie echt zijn, heftig discussiërend, schaterlachend, stoeiend of net verdiept in een serieus gesprek. Jullie verbinding. Voor altijd bewaard. De taart raakt op, de drank zelfs ook, de zaal loopt leeg, en hoe fijn de gevoelens van voldaanheid en trots ook zijn als je rondkijkt in de chaos nadat de laatste gasten vertrokken zijn, het feest is voorbij. Wat blijft zijn herinneringen, die wel eens durven vervagen, en de foto’s natuurlijk! Dankzij mijn foto verhaal beleef je niet alleen die momenten terug, maar ontdek je ook de dingen die je in alle drukte miste.