Irene Hilhorst Fotografie

I am Irene Hilhorst and family photography is my passion. As a lifestyle photographer I work from a simple conviction: the most beautiful images appear when life is captured without filters. As a specialist in family photography in Naaldwijk I capture the small, raw and unadorned moments — the cuddles, the tears, the belly laughs and the everyday togetherness that later proves so valuable. My preferred format is the Day‑in‑the‑Life reportage: I visit your home or we meet at a place where you feel comfortable and I quietly join your day. No posed clichés, but real interaction and emotion. That produces images that feel like looking back through a diary — memories that are lived, not staged. My style can be a little raw and I often use black and white to make emotion and atmosphere speak more clearly. Why do families from the Naaldwijk area choose me? Because I create calm and trust during a session. As a mother myself I understand how precious those small moments are and how quickly they pass. I like to make contact beforehand, discuss your wishes and together find the best way to make your story visible. During the shoot I work calmly, with attention to detail and timing — so children feel free and parents can relax. The result is authentic family photos you will happily look back on for years. I work a lot with young families and newborns; those first weeks and months I record with great care in a Day‑in‑the‑Life approach that respects your home comfort. Child photography and reportage sessions for special family moments (such as birthdays or christenings/celebrations) also fit within my focus on genuine family memories. Besides my core work as a family photographer I occasionally shoot professional portraits and natural studio portraits of children, but I primarily position myself as an expert in family and documentary family photography. Do you live in or near Naaldwijk and are you looking for a photographer who captures life without filters? Please get in touch for a meeting — I would love to hear your story and discover together how we can best preserve your unique moments.