Picture 13

Picture 13 is the specialist in family photography in Elst. Hannemijn de Grood focuses on capturing real family dynamics: the spontaneous laugh, a tender touch, the unguarded moments between parents and children. Her work always feels personal and honest — no stiff poses, but images that tell the story of your family. Why choose Picture 13? Because family photography is at the heart of what Hannemijn does. She approaches each family session as a small, individual story: calm, attentive, and with room for relaxation. The studio in Elst offers an intimate, controlled environment for timeless portraits; at the same time, Hannemijn is flexible and enjoys bringing your family’s surroundings into the shoot — because location and interaction shape how an image develops. Her approach is recognizable by a calm, narrative style. As she says herself: "Why put yourself in a box as an artist?" For her, photography is fluid and context-driven — she lets the situation and the people determine the tone and style of the image. The result is family photographs that are sensitive, but that can also show energy and humour when it suits the moment. How does a session unfold? First there’s a short, personal conversation to explore expectations and wishes. On the day itself Hannemijn creates a relaxed atmosphere where both adults and children feel safe — play, humour and small prompts lead to natural poses and genuine expressions. She works with subtle guidance as well as observation: spontaneous moments and strong portraits emerge together. In addition to family work, Hannemijn has experience in portrait photography and maternity photography, which further sharpens her sensitivity for intimate, human moments. Her background in art projects and documentary work feeds a keen eye for composition and emotion, without losing the warmth and spontaneity of a family shoot. In short: for anyone in Elst and the surrounding area looking for a specialist who takes family photography seriously while leaving room for freedom, Picture 13 is a natural choice. The focus is on creating images that, years from now, will still show the character and connection of your family.