Family photography from Dronten: with Playful Heart games and a pedagogical approach, Foto‑Esther captures your genuine smiles. Relaxed, natural and full of lasting memories.
I’m Esther — a passionate family photographer based in Dronten. I specialize in photographing families with children: thanks to my pedagogical background I know exactly how to help children relax and build trust, so their spontaneous, genuine smiles come through. My style is playful and relaxed: no forced “cheese”, but short games and small prompts that let you truly see and feel each other. Why choose Foto‑Esther? Because my family photography is about the here and now. I don’t work in a studio: together we choose a location in or around Dronten where you feel at ease — a forest, a sand drift, or simply a lovely spot near home. During the shoot I guide the family with care, humour and patience. My approach (inspired by the Playful Heart technique) encourages children to play and interact; parents relax, forget the camera, and the result are images full of warmth, movement and authenticity. How I work: first we have a short conversation about your wishes and ideas — what do you like, which spots are meaningful, and are there any special considerations? On the day itself I turn the shoot into a little celebration with games I bring from my childcare experience and the Playful Heart workshop. I walk with you for a while, look for different compositions and take many photos so I can carefully select the best images afterwards. My goal is to deliver both group photos and personal, loving portraits that show exactly how you look NOW. What you’ll notice from the experience: calm, cheerfulness and naturalness. I follow the children’s pace, take needs into account and create a safe atmosphere. That’s how photos are made that you’ll still smile at years from now. Although family photography is my core focus, I also regularly shoot maternity and newborn sessions — always with the same gentleness and attention. I occasionally organise mini sessions for short, accessible shoots; these are ideal for getting to know my working style. Would you like memories that truly feel like you? From Dronten I’d love to help with a relaxed, playful photoshoot that puts your real smiles at the centre.