Joanna Pantigoso Vacation Photographer based in Amsterdam

Create timeless tulip garden photos in The Netherlands: guided, relaxed, and tailored to your travel or special occasion.

Capture the magic of spring in the Netherlands

The Tulip Photography Experience brings you to iconic gardens and seasonal fields near Amsterdam, thoughtfully planned for timeless photographs.


Where Are the Keukenhof Gardens?

The Tulip Region (Bollenstreek) is located about 40–60 minutes from Amsterdam. I guide you in choosing the most beautiful locations and the right timing, so your experience feels seamless and calm.


For a complete guide that helps you plan travel to the gardens with ease, see my guide on getting to Keukenhof.


For a deeper understanding of the difference between Keukenhof, tulip fields, and visitor tulip gardens, you can explore my guide explaining the difference between Keukenhof, tulip fields, and visitor tulip gardens.


When Does Tulip Season Take Place?

Keukenhof is open from March 19 to May 10. For the highest chance of seeing tulips in bloom, I recommend early April to early May. For a detailed breakdown of bloom timing throughout the season, you can explore my full tulip bloom guide for 2026.


If your travel dates are not listed, feel free to send me a message. I’ll help you select the best timing based on bloom conditions and your itinerary.


Looking for an Amsterdam city session instead? Explore my Amsterdam photography packages.

Want a photoshoot among breathtaking tulip fields or gardens near Amsterdam? It’s simple! Just pick any session from our main website and let us know in the comments if you’d like to visit Keukenhof, the tulip gardens, or both.


If you're booking during Tulip Season, you’ll also receive our Tulip Region Guide, packed with tips to help you choose the perfect garden for your session.


De Tulperij Tulip Field. April 2025. 

What is the Tulip Region? and why is it important for The Netherlands?

The Tulip Region, also known as the "Bollenstreek," is a colorful slice of beauty in the Netherlands. It's famous for its stunning tulip fields that burst into a vibrant kaleidoscope of colors during Spring. These blooming fields are not just a visual treat but hold significant economic importance for the country. The tulip industry is a major player in Dutch agriculture and tourism. The export of tulip bulbs contributes significantly to the Netherlands' economy, making it a symbol of Dutch culture worldwide. So, beyond its picturesque charm, the Tulip Region is a vital part of the Netherlands' identity and economic landscape. But as beautiful as they are, we need to have in mind that stepping in those fields can endanger the final product, which are the bulbs.


This is the reason why some farmers started to open Gardens in the region. Gardens are areas that you can enter, walk between tulips, get closer, take pictures, and even pick up some tulips for an entry fee. 


Keukenhof is the most well-known tulip garden, but there are others besides this one. Keukenhof is the most extensive garden in Europe, and you will need at least 3 hours to visit it. 


Also, it is essential to know that this is not the only area with tulips in The Netherlands, but it is the closest one and with the easiest access to public transport. This accessibility makes it a convenient and feasible destination for your visit. During the season that starts March 19th, 2026, we will be exploring other areas as well, ensuring you get the most comprehensive tulip experience.

Keukenhof, April 2025

Tulip Experience Amsterdam. April 2024

Visiting the Tulip Region Thoughtfully

The tulip fields of the Bollenstreek are working farms, and the flowers are grown for bulb production. To protect this process, I photograph only in tulip gardens and in fields that officially announce public opening days.


These locations are designed to welcome visitors while respecting the agricultural cycle. This allows us to create beautiful images while supporting the growers who shape this landscape each spring.


Spring in the Netherlands is something we are invited into, and that invitation deserves care.


If you are curious about how the tulip region works and why agriculture shapes the landscape, you can explore my article on the Tulip Region (Bollenstreek).

Tulip Photography Collections

Each experience includes my travel to the Tulip Region, entrance to the selected gardens, and a carefully curated gallery delivered in high resolution for personal use. Choose the experience that best fits your spring visit:

The Explorer

The complete photography experience without taking a half-day trip. More locations, more photos, and more time to enjoy the process. Perfect for couples, families, and content creators who want a bigger story of their time in Amsterdam.


INCLUDES

3 hours with Joanna as your photographer and guide

A personalised route in the region created from your questionnaire. We can make up to 3 gardens in this time. 

80+ professionally edited photos

Private online gallery for 6 months

Delivery within 5 business days


Investment

€ 790**


Book The Explorer here


* On this option, we can cover up to two gardens in the same region

** Transport fee depends on the number of gardens you would like to include.

Tulip Gardens Storybook

The favorite choice for travelers. This session gives you time to enjoy a full visit to Keukenhof Gardens or up to 2 nearby gardens in the same region.


INCLUDES

90 minutes with Joanna as your photographer

Route in Keukenhof Gardens (best alone) or up to 2 tulip gardens in the region

40-45 professionally edited photos

Private online gallery for 3 months

Delivery within 5 business days

Entrance ticket to Keukenhof for the photographer included


INVESTMENT

€550 


Book your Tulip Gardens Storybook here

Tulip Gardens Essential

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

Choose one tulip garden in the region.

30 professionally edited photos

Private online gallery for 3 months

Delivery within 5 business days

Entrance ticket to Keukenhof for the photographer included

 

INVESTMENT

€440


Book your Tulip Gardens Essential Package here

Tulip Fields including entrance

This is unique for 2026. A Tulip Garden is opening timeslots to visit its tulip fields. Timeslots are limited, and capacity is also limited. Dates and times booked are fixed. Best for solo travellers and couples.


INCLUDES

45 minutes with Joanna as your photographer

30 professionally edited photos

Private online gallery for 3 months

Delivery within 5 business days

Entrance to the tulip fields is included for up to 2 adults.

 

INVESTMENT

€485


Book your Tulip Field photo session

Lifestyle Route - Tulip Region

We visit two carefully selected tulip gardens and Keukenhof Gardens within a thoughtfully designed half-day experience (approximately 4 hours). Our time at Keukenhof is light-guided, combining documentary photography, natural portraiture, and thoughtful explanations about the tulip bulb industry while we explore the gardens together.


The route is designed to feel unhurried. We move through the Bollenstreek, passing tulip fields along the way, and pause for coffee or tea inside one of the gardens. There is space to slow down, enjoy the surroundings, and photograph naturally without pressure.


Each experience is curated according to the blooming calendar, selecting the best gardens and the most beautiful flow for your specific date.



INCLUDES

• A carefully paced half-day photographic experience in the Tulip Region

• Documentary and portrait photography throughout

• 120 hand-edited digital images

• Private online gallery available for 6 months

• Delivery within 5 working days

• Entrance to two tulip gardens for up to two guests


Coffee or tea pause included.

Lunch stop available upon request.





INVESTMENT

€1490 (travel fee and Keukenhof entrance not included)


Please share the size of your group for a tailored quote.

Keukenhof entrance tickets are not included. If you already have a timeslot, we will design the route around it. If not, we are happy to assist you in selecting the best option.




How to Book your Tulip Experience

- Choose the photography experience that best fits your visit and send your inquiry through my booking page.

- Select your preferred date and time, and mention whether you are interested in Keukenhof, tulip gardens, or an open field (when available). You are also welcome to share if you prefer a morning or afternoon session.

- After your booking, you will receive my Tulip Region Guide, which includes practical information and recommendations. Based on bloom conditions and your travel plans, we can adjust the location if needed.

- If you would like assistance with transport, ticket arrangements, or additional services, simply let me know. I’m happy to help make your spring visit seamless.


Once everything is confirmed, your session will be secured, and you’ll receive all final details.


You can begin your inquiry here:

Crafting Calm in a Busy Place

Keukenhof is one of the most visited spring gardens in the world. Creating images that feel intimate requires intention, both during the session and in post-production. This example shows how small refinements remove distractions and preserve the emotion of the moment.

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Before
After



Frequently Asked Questions

They're mainly located in the surrounding areas, like Lisse, about a 40-minute drive from Amsterdam., which is an average of 1 hour using public transportation. The area is connected by bus from Schiphol Airport, with buses running every 30 minutes during the tulip season.


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Yes. For sessions of 90 minutes or longer, we can include a few short clips filmed with the DJI Osmo Pocket. These will be delivered unedited so you can create your own final video.

We also offer a content creation add-on. This adds 30 minutes to your session, dedicated to capturing video content alongside your photos.

No. drone usage is restricted in the area and we will not use it.

No, even though the recommended bicycle rental is located in Keukenhof, the garden is pedestrian. So, if you have opted for the option, we will be cycling outside Keukenhof.

Technically, this is possible, but I usually recommend against it. Keukenhof is a large garden that deserves enough time to enjoy and explore, so splitting the session may feel rushed. Take into account that the time in between locations counts as time on session, unless you prefer to add a "waiting time fee"*.

If you prefer to divide your session, it can be arranged as long as you have your own transportation (car or bike). In that case, we would visit the garden closest to Keukenhof to make the most of your time. This option works best with the Urban Storybook session, while the Explorer package offers more flexibility for combining locations.


  • Waiting time fee: This applies when dividing your session within the same day between gardens, without using the time of your session for the transport. You can keep exploring Keukenhof while having a second starting time in another garden. This is only possible on the same date. Waiting time fee will apply (€50). Please ask about the options as they are evaluated per case.




Yes. From 45 minutes onward, we can arrange a session in Keukenhof or any other tulip garden. Shorter sessions are a lovely way to capture quick memories in these special places. Please keep in mind that a transport fee applies for any location outside the Amsterdam ring.

Not at all. If we plan your proposal in one of the recommended tulip gardens or at Keukenhof, you only need to cover the standard entrance tickets. There is no extra charge for the proposal planning itself, every photo session includes that care and preparation.

The only time there is an additional cost is if you would like to rent a private tulip field for exclusive use, as farmers charge a fee for that. Please also note that the travel fee always applies for sessions outside Amsterdam.

The travel fee includes:

  • My transportation from Amsterdam to Keukenhof or your chosen tulip garden, and return
  • My entrance ticket to the garden
  • Cycling time between tulip farms if needed
  • Time and preparation for your photo session


The travel fee does not include:

  • Your own transfers
  • Your entrance tickets
  • Bicycle rental if required


Tulip Gardens and fields sessions include the travel fee if indicated in the description.

Yes, you can do it up to 2 days in advance for any dates open during the same season. The scheduling system allows you 215 days ahead, but remember that Tulip season ends on the first week of May. If you prefer a date outside of the Tulip Season, the payments and booking will be towards an Amsterdam photo session with the same length and offerings.

Cancellations are possible up to 30 days in advance for a partial refund. We retain only €50 to cover the Amsterdam guide already sent, or the rental fee for a private tulip field if that was requested as an additional service. You will always receive an email with these details, and your reply will serve as formal confirmation and acceptance.


Refunds are processed through our payment merchant. Their timeline is 5–10 business days (Monday to Friday) from the date of request. We submit refund requests within two business days after receiving your confirmation email. Once the refund is requested, your original session date is reopened.


Rescheduling Policy

You may also choose to reschedule for the next tulip season. In this case, we honor the current year’s price and package inclusions, and you may set your new date anytime within the following two years. Payments must continue on the original schedule, as they act as a guarantee for your future session, transport fee included.


Please note that once you choose to reschedule, cancellations are no longer possible. You will also receive updated versions of the Amsterdam guide during this two-year period, or until your new session date takes place.


Yes, small modifications can be requested, like having a few images in Black & White, within 30 days of delivery. All sessions remain on my dashboard during that time. However, please keep in mind that my editing style is part of what makes the photos unique: vibrant colours and strong contrast are key to how I work. I kindly ask you to review my style before booking, as requests to fully change the editing style (for example, making it light and airy) won’t be accepted. For any new edits, I’ll just need a quick signed agreement before proceeding.

Yes. If you would like your photos to remain private, please let me know when booking. There is no extra fee for this, as privacy is always respected. I do encourage clients to allow me to share some images, as this helps me reach more wonderful people like you who are looking for these experiences. But the choice is entirely yours, and I am happy to honor your preference.

Sessions cannot be divided between multiple days. Each booking is planned as a continuous experience, with time built in for breaks and a natural flow between locations. Splitting across days would require a new booking, as every day involves preparation, travel, and editing work. If you feel you need extra time, additional hours can always be added to your session on the same day. This way the experience stays seamless and relaxed, without interruptions.

Keukenhof Gardens. April 2024

Do you have more questions?

Feel free to contact me at hello@joannapantigoso.com, WhatsApp or through our Contact Form.