Amsterdam Photographer
Welcome to Amsterdam!
We turn journeys and meaningful moments into honest images that help people feel, remember, and share the beauty of where they are and who they are together.
Planning a photography experience
in Amsterdam?
You can go directly to our booking page by clicking here:
I am here to help you create a photography experience that feels personal and unforgettable. Amsterdam offers countless possibilities, from canals and bridges to hidden courtyards and lively neighborhoods. In spring, we can add tulip gardens, and at any time of year, you can include windmills or nearby cities such as Haarlem or Zaanse Schans.
Longer photo sessions make it possible to combine locations or blend your photoshoot with a guided tour, so your time in The Netherlands becomes both an experience and a memory to take home.
Sessions are designed for solo travellers, couples, and families, and include:
1) Photography Experiences: For those who want beautiful photographs while exploring Amsterdam.
Essential, Urban Storybook, and Your Story
2) Guided Experiences: For travellers who want to discover Amsterdam with a local photographer.
Lifestyle Route
3) Special Experiences: Designed around unique locations and unforgettable moments.
- Amsterdam + Zaanse Schans
- Private Boat Photography Experiences
- Seasonal Experiences
Each gallery is delivered digitally in high-resolution JPG format for personal use. For commercial or extended licensing, please contact me for details.
For tulip season, please see the options on our tulip experiences page.
You can go directly to our booking page by clicking here: Book your photo session here.
Planning a surprise proposal? Explore my Engagement Proposal Experiences.
Availability
I personally photograph the photo sessions and proposal experiences I accept in Amsterdam. On a limited number of dates when I am travelling, I can still design and coordinate your proposal with a trusted local photographer. We always discuss this with you and confirm it before booking, so you know exactly who will be there on the day.
Travel dates for 2026: December 2nd-26th.
Amsterdam is surrounded by fields and gardens that bloom at different times of the year.
* Tulip season runs from late March until early May. Information about sessions in the Tulip Region and Keukenhof is shared each September. Book now: Tulip Season 2027
* Dahlia season takes place from late August until early October. Urban Storybook and Your Story are available for dahlia gardens.
If flowers are part of your dream session, check back here for updates or reach out directly to start planning.
Photography Experiences
These sessions are available in Amsterdam, Zaanse Schans, and Haarlem
If you are booking in a city outside these locations, please mention it in the comments section of your request to confirm details.
Your Story in Amsterdam
Our Signature Collection
Your Story is our signature experience, created exclusively for couples who want to remember more than the places they visited. Together, we'll create a visual story of your time in Amsterdam, moving at a slow pace and leaving room for genuine moments to unfold naturally.
We take things slowly. We meet for coffee and to talk. Photography is all about trust, so we build this pillar first. Then we go outside to explore the city and capture the moments that naturally arise along the way.
During approximately three hours together, we'll create a collection of more than 100 photographs that tell your story in Amsterdam. This collection is primarily in a documentary style.
You'll receive 100+ carefully edited photographs within 10 business days.
INCLUDES
- 3-hour private storytelling experience with Joanna
- Exclusively for couples
- A slow-paced editorial journey through Amsterdam
- 120+ carefully edited photographs delivered within 10 business days
INVESTMENT
€ 950
Start Creating Your Story here
Editorial Magazine (additional)
Available exclusively with the Your Story collection.
Transform your photographs into a bespoke editorial magazine inspired by luxury travel publications. Individually designed to tell the story of your time in Amsterdam, each magazine is thoughtfully crafted as a timeless keepsake to revisit for years to come.
Urban Storybook
The favorite choice for travelers. This session gives you time to enjoy two or three locations, capture both portraits and candid moments, and tell a full story of your visit. Ideal for couples, families, or solo travelers who want variety.
INCLUDES
90 minutes with Joanna as your photographer
Route in Amsterdam created based on your questionnaire*
70 professionally edited photos
Private online gallery for 3 months
Delivery within 5 business days
Investment
€590
Essential Session
A focused session in one location. Perfect for solo travelers or couples who want a small but beautiful collection of images without taking too much time.
INCLUDES
45 minutes with Joanna as your photographer
One location
30 professionally edited photos
Private online gallery for 3 months
Delivery within 5 business days
Investment
€440
Planning a Surprise Proposal in Amsterdam?
From a quiet moment on a canal bridge to a private boat or a proposal surrounded by tulips, I can help you plan and photograph an experience that feels personal to the two of you.
Guided Experiences
For travellers who want to discover Amsterdam with a local photographer.
The Lifestyle Route: Guided + Photographed
Spend a day discovering Amsterdam with your private photographer and guide. This experience is tailored to your interests and may include hidden courtyards, canals, and lively neighbourhoods. Along the way, I share stories of the city’s history, architecture, and daily life while capturing photographs that tell the story of your visit.
Your route is planned through a short online questionnaire, ensuring it reflects exactly what you want to see. The experience combines exploration with relaxed pauses for photographs, keeping the rhythm calm and unhurried. You may also choose to include a short, informal photography lesson, with time to practise as we walk.
Every experience is fully personalised. Depending on distance and timing, it may include more than one city. Each request is evaluated in advance, and I will confirm feasibility within the booked time or advise on any additional costs if applicable.
This is more than a photo session. It is a guided experience where every stop becomes part of your story in the Netherlands.
INCLUDES
Duration: 4.5 hours
Custom-tailored route based on your questionnaire answers*
Optional: 30-minute call to adjust the route to your needs
120+ hand-edited digital photos of you
Private online gallery for 6 months*
Pause for lunch in a location depending on your route (lunch not included)
Delivery within 5 working days
INVESTMENT
€1490 (entrance fees and travel fee not included)
* Transport costs depend on the group size.
* It is possible to divide this option, making the Lifestyle route between cities in the Netherlands. Transport time between them may affect the final fee. Could you share your desired locations in advance so I can suggest the best route and options?
Special Experiences
Designed around unique locations and unforgettable moments.
Two Cities Storybook:
Amsterdam + Zaanse Schans
Let’s be honest, when you travel to the Netherlands, your story doesn’t happen in just one place.
This experience is designed for those who want to combine the feeling of Amsterdam with the classic Dutch landscapes of Zaanse Schans.
We begin in Amsterdam with a short photo session in the city, walking through canals and streets that define the atmosphere of the capital.
Then we travel to Zaanse Schans, where windmills, wooden houses, and open landscapes create a completely different setting.
It’s two sides of the same story, captured in one experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
This is a morning experience, starting early to make the most of light, space, and a calmer atmosphere.
45-minute photo session in Amsterdam
Train journey to Zaanse Schans (tickets not included)
45-minute photo session in Zaanse Schans
50 professionally edited images (storybook selection)
Private online gallery for 6 months
Delivery within 5 business days
* Transport tickets are not included
INVESTMENT
€ 790
Private Boat Photography Experience
A private boat ride is a beautiful way to celebrate an anniversary, an engagement, a birthday, a first visit to Amsterdam, or simply time together on the canals. I can arrange the boat and photograph your experience as Amsterdam unfolds around you.
INCLUDES
• Private canal boat arranged (60 or 90 minutes)
• Photo session up to 60 minutes during the boat trip
• 30-50 professionally edited photos, depending on the time selected.
• Private online gallery (available for 6 months)
• Photo delivery within 5 business days
All boat experiences require a boat availability confirmation. Please send me the time you would like to start, the number of people in your group, and the preferred length for your tour. Every private boat experience includes photography on board.
Private Boat Photography Experiences start at €790.
Planning a surprise proposal? Explore my dedicated Engagement Proposal Experiences for discreet photography and more detailed planning support.
Important to read before booking
- Session time includes both walking and photography. The route itself is part of your experience, with photos captured along the way.
- Sessions take place rain or shine. In case of light rain, we adjust the route or move the time within the same day. Rescheduling to another date is possible only in case of severe weather.
- Please arrive on time, as late arrivals reduce the session time.
- Edited photos are delivered within 5 business days (excluding weekends and Dutch public holidays).
- One round of light corrections is included, such as small tweaks or converting a photo to black and white. Full re-edits or changes of style are not included.
- To confirm your booking, payment is required. For Explorer and Lifestyle Routes, a deposit secures your date, with the balance due once planning is complete and the meeting location is confirmed.
- Refunds are available with some limitations. A non-refundable €50 covers the guides, maps, and preparation.
- Images are delivered digitally. Prints, albums, and retouching services can be added separately
- Video with DJI/Insta360/iPhone can be added to the services.
Gallery Access and Archiving
Your private online gallery will stay available for 1/3/6 months, depending on your collection. After this period, your images are safely stored offline for 2 years only in JPG format. At any time during these two years, you can go ahead and request that your gallery be brought back online for an additional six months of access at no extra cost.
After the 2-year archive ends, you can choose to renew your online access for an additional fee. Renewals bring your gallery back to the online system as if it were a new session, with fresh 6-month access included. This way, your memories are always safe, and you have the flexibility to access them when you need.
Every photograph tells a story. The most beautiful ones tell yours
Let's chat!
I usually answer within 24 hours during weekdays.
Lately, my messages have gone to Spam.
Please do not forget to check this folder as well :)
Hi! I’m Joanna, a photographer who has lived in Amsterdam for seven years. I’m passionate about the city’s history and museum life. I live in the west of Amsterdam with my Dutch boyfriend and my cat Tiny. I love coffee and chocolate, creating custom routes, and showing that Amsterdam is so much more than its most famous areas. My favorite part is seeing how amazed my clients are when they discover the city’s hidden beauty.
Let’s spend time together with my camera, so you can take home the gift of beautiful memories.
