Marieke Zwartscholten fotografie

As a specialist in family photography in Barendrecht, I capture everyday life as it truly is. My heart is with Day-in-the-Life reportage: journalistic sessions in which your daily rituals, small routines and spontaneous moments form the story. No forced poses — just images that show who you are: warm, honest and full of feeling. My approach is calm and unobtrusive. With an eye for detail and light, I search for those small, decisive moments — the hand passing the bread, a laugh at the dinner table, a lullaby at the end of the day. Because I naturally work in a documentary style, children feel free and genuine portraits of kids and families emerge without anyone feeling awkward in front of the camera. I believe family photography is more than a series of pictures; it’s nostalgia for the future. From our first contact I will advise you on setting, timing and atmosphere so the session suits your family. Sessions can take place at home during an ordinary weekend day, or even on holiday — moments you’ll look back on with warmth. Within family reportage I also regularly create portraits of newborns, babies and children and document special family occasions such as birthdays, baptisms or first communions, always from the same documentary perspective. Working with me means personal attention and a relaxed atmosphere. I like to meet you first to hear your wishes and to make sure there’s a good connection — that’s how the most natural images are made. After the reportage I carefully select the images and edit them with patience and sensitivity, so you receive a coherent collection that will last for generations. If you wish, I can advise on albums and wall displays so the photos find a place in your home. In short: if you’re looking for an experienced and involved family photographer in Barendrecht who works from a journalistic, warm style, I would love to capture your family’s everyday story — for now and for later.