Elinoor Veldman is a family photography specialist in Leiden. With a calm, spontaneous approach she captures everyday life—families, children and newborns—creating natural, heartfelt images.
As a specialist in family photography in Leiden, Elinoor Veldman tells the story of your family through her images. Her love for visual storytelling, sensitivity to atmosphere and attention to small, expressive details are the starting point of every session. Rather than posed shots, Elinoor looks for natural moments: a glance, a touch, the rhythm of daily life — these are the moments that become photos that feel genuine and that you’ll want to revisit time and again. Her working method is gentle and relaxed. She prefers ‘life at home’ sessions: photographing you in the places where your habits and routines are visible. By allowing space for spontaneous interaction and creating intentional moments of calm, she produces portraits that are both intimate and timeless. For young families she photographs newborns and babies with the same focus on serenity and atmosphere; the goal is always the same: to create tangible memories for now and for the future. Elinoor enters your home with experience and integrity; she builds trust quickly and makes sure everyone feels comfortable — from toddler to grandparent. Her style is documentary and atmospheric, with an emphasis on emotion and the connections between people. In addition to individual photo sessions, she regularly produces beautiful albums and mini-albums, so the images also have a physical place in your home and family archive. Why choose Elinoor Veldman Photography? Because you choose a photographer who understands families and is a specialist in capturing real, everyday moments. With a background in academic photography and years of experience with families and weddings, she combines craftsmanship with warmth. Based in Leiden, Elinoor works throughout the region and beyond, always with respect for your family’s rhythm and story. If you are looking for a family session in and around Leiden — from spontaneous family photos and children’s photography to newborn sessions — Elinoor offers a personal approach, meticulous attention to detail and images that will hold meaning for generations. Get in touch to discuss which type of session best suits your family and the places that are special to you.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Atmospheric maternity session of approximately 1 hour.
Newborn session of approximately 1 hour, designed to document the first weeks.
Sfeervolle zwangerschapsreportage van ongeveer 1 uur.
Newbornreportage van ca. 1 uur, bedoeld om de eerste weken vast te leggen.
Profile portraits for professional (business) or personal use.
Profielportretten voor zakelijk gebruik of persoonlijk portret.
Relaxed in‑home family session of approximately 1.5 hours.
Ongedwongen gezinsreportage thuis van ca. 1,5 uur.
Familie- en groepsreportage van ca. 2 uur, inclusief mini-album.
Family and group photo session of approx. 2 hours, including a mini album.
A documentary session that captures the atmosphere, details and daily routines of the parental home.
Reportage die sfeer, details en routines van het ouderlijk huis vastlegt.
Combined package for maternity and newborn photography.
Combinatiepakket voor zwangerschaps- en newbornreportage.
High-quality photo album available in various sizes and cover materials. The Vintage Album is the most commonly ordered.
Hoogwaardig fotoalbum in diverse formaten en covermaterialen. Vintage Album wordt het vaakst besteld.
Standaard huwelijksreportage van ca. 6 uur met volledige reportage van de dag en mini-album.
Standard wedding coverage of approximately 6 hours, providing full-day reportage and a mini album.
Optioneel ouderalbums-pakket vermeld op de albums-pagina.
Optional parent-album package listed on the albums page.