Marleen Bos is the specialist in family photography in Castricum. With a love for nature and natural light, she calmly captures genuine connections — from children's portraits to full family sessions.
As a specialist in family photography in Castricum, Marleen Bos does more than make images—she tells stories. Her work is imbued with atmosphere: soft natural light, organic locations and attention to the small gestures between people. That approach gives her family photography a recognisable, timeless quality—images you will proudly pass on to the next generation. Why choose Marleen? She approaches family sessions as calm, engaged encounters. She works from empathy and presence so parents and children feel at ease—no forced poses, but moments that arise naturally. Her background in portrait and nature photography means she uses light, colour and environment with subtlety; the beach, dunes and woodlands around Castricum often act as quiet partners in her photographs. Her working method centres on connection: thoughtful preparation before the shoot to learn your wishes and personality, a relaxed atmosphere during the session, and careful post-processing so each image reflects the emotion of the moment. Marleen also advises on clothing and location choices, and considers how the images will best read as prints or in a book. The result always helps shape how your family’s story will be told in years to come. Marleen sees families as networks of love and small rituals. Whether it’s intimate portraits of children, family photos that reveal relationships, or documenting ageing and generations—her images breathe attention and respect. Her project work and the book Connected by Nature demonstrate the same sensitivity: nature as a mirror for human connection, a theme she often revisits in her family portraits. While family and children’s photography are her core specialisations, Marleen also offers related services such as portrait photography and workshops. If you want to learn how to create beautiful family photos yourself, a one-on-one workshop is available. For anyone looking for a photographer specialising in atmospheric, natural family portraits around Castricum and the coastal region, Marleen Bos is a considered choice: patient, attentive and always searching for the genuine moment.