Family photography specialist based in Barendrecht. I capture real moments — playing children, newborns and warm family bonds — with calm, attention and personal guidance.
As a family photographer based in Barendrecht, I work from one clear conviction: capturing moments is a gift and an honour. My name is Sanny van Vijven and under the name sannysfotografie I choose a gentle, intuitive approach; I photograph what I see and feel so your images reflect who you truly are. Why choose me as your family photographer? Because I pay attention to the small, everyday gestures — a hand on a shoulder, a laugh while playing, that quiet moment with a newborn. My work is often described as sensitive and artistic; that comes from focusing on details and emotions, not only on posed images. This approach produces photos that, later on, bring you back to the warmth and feeling of that moment. My way of working is personal and relaxed. We always start with contact so I can hear your wishes and we can see if there’s a connection. During the session I create a safe, calm atmosphere where you can be yourselves: a walk in a familiar setting, or an at-home session where I capture the small scenes and daily rituals. I work intuitively and flexibly — no fixed checklist, but an open eye that lets moments unfold. I process the images with the same care: I select and edit with respect for the mood of the photos so the final result feels warm and timeless. You will receive the images digitally via a secure gallery, making it easy to share or archive them. In addition to families, I also photograph portraits; that experience helps me capture individuals within the family at their best. I also offer photography workshops and create art cards — but my heart is in photographing families and children. In short: do you want a family session that truly feels real, with attention, calm and an eye for detail? From Barendrecht and the Hoeksche Waard I create images that become memories. Feel free to contact me for a no-obligation introductory conversation — I’d love to hear your story.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
30-minute photography session, including retouching and 1–3 photos delivered via a secure online gallery.
0,5 uur fotografie, inclusief nabewerking en 1–3 foto's via een beveiligde online galerie.
Creatieve portret(s), 1–1,5 uur, inclusief nabewerking en minimaal 10 foto's. Prijs vanaf €175.
Creative portrait session, 1–1.5 hours, including retouching and a minimum of 10 edited images. Price starting at €175.
Portret tijdens een wandeling op locatie, 1–1,5 uur, inclusief nabewerking en minimaal 15 foto's.
Portrait session during an on-location walk, 1–1.5 hours, including post-processing and a minimum of 15 final images.
Basiscursus in 5 sessies: diafragma, sluitertijd, compositie, licht en kleur versus zwartwit. Inclusief hand-out en opdrachten. Reiskosten binnen Hoeksche Waard en Barendrecht inbegrepen.
Verdiepende onderwerpen in 5 sessies (landschap, straat, macro, sport/architectuur, portret).
In-depth topics across 5 sessions (landscape, street, macro, sports/architecture, portrait).
Basic course over 5 sessions: aperture, shutter speed, composition, light and colour versus black and white. Includes a handout and practical assignments. Travel expenses within Hoeksche Waard and Barendrecht included.
1 tot 1,5 uur fotografie, inclusief nabewerking en minimaal 20 foto's. Reiskosten binnen Hoeksche Waard/Barendrecht/Rotterdam inbegrepen.
1 to 1.5 hours of photography, including professional post-processing and a minimum of 20 retouched images. Travel within Hoeksche Waard/Barendrecht/Rotterdam included.
1 to 1.5 hours of photography, including post-processing and a minimum of 25 photos.
1 tot 1,5 uur fotografie, inclusief nabewerking en minimaal 25 foto's.
1 to 1.5 hours of photography, including post-processing and a minimum of 30 final images.
1 tot 1,5 uur fotografie, inclusief nabewerking en minimaal 30 foto's.
Combinatie van basis- en vervolgcursus: 10 lessen totaal.
Combination of basic and follow-up courses: 10 lessons in total.