I capture the moment while you create the memories
Hi, I’m Willemijn, a South African living in the Netherlands, Arnhem area, looking forward to capturing your baby’s birth.

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About Me

Hi, I'm Willemijn

The beginning of a new life is something very special and personal to me. Having had three radically different birthing experiences myself, I know how empowering and valuable it is to be able to relive those memorable moments.

I was born and raised by Dutch parents in South Africa, and since 2019 living in the Netherlands. I am fluent in Afrikaans, Dutch, and English, so take your pick 😊

In March 2019, while raising two small children, I enrolled into a photography course and got my diploma from the Photography Institute. During the next years I focused on family and portrait shoots. Then, in 2022, I found my true passion while capturing a friend’s birth story. So, in February 2023 I attended a workshop in birth photography hosted by De Geboortefotograaf, and am now focussing primarily on this very unique branch of photography.

I was honoured that in 2022 one of my photos was nominated for the “Birthphoto of the Year 2022”, hosted by the well-known Dutch magazine “Ouders van Nu”. To me, this confirmed that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.

My philosophy during a birthing shoot is to be non-intrusive and professional, whilst also being flexible towards the needs of the family and caregivers.

 

A little more about me:
I share my life with my magnificent husband and three kids.
I love playing and listening to classical music (Duruflé Requiem being a firm favourite).
If you want to put a big smile on my face, give me an Afrikaans crossword puzzle or challenging Sudoku.

PACKAGE & ADD-ONS

Portfolio Package

Birth Photography

Euro 600 *

The birth photography package is tailored to give you peace of mind while you focus on bringing life.

The following is included:

  • A non-obligatory meeting with me
  • Travelling and parking costs
  • At least 120 edited, high-quality photos in digital format
  • 3-5 photos as soon as possible after birth, so you can share the happy news!
  • Full collection will be digitally available within 3 weeks
  • A back-up photographer on stand-by, just in case

Capturing
real life magic
as it happens

NOTES:

Please make sure of the following:

Whether your birth will be at home or at a hospital / birthing centre, it does not matter to me. Just make sure to discuss it with your caregivers, and to inform me about their policies regarding birth photographers, also when it comes to caesarean deliveries.
Depending on how fast your labour progresses, I will be present from the onset of active contractions (+-4 cm) up to about an hour after delivery, to capture those first moments.
I’m available 24/7 from 38 weeks. If you need me sooner, just give me a call!
I will accept assignments in locations up to an hour’s drive from my home in Duiven, Gelderland.

 

* The Portfolio package is reasonably priced by taking into account that I may use your photos to market my photography business. This will be done within reason and with your consent. However, if you’d like to book a session that allows you exclusive rights to your photos, let me know.

 

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