Every experience at ESSENCE OF YOU never starts with a camera.
She starts with a conversation.
A moment when we discover together what truly matters to you.
Not what you want to have photographed,
but why you want to do that.
Maybe you want to reconnect with what you sometimes forget.
Perhaps you want to make a moment of strength, gentleness, or connection tangible.
In that conversation, we go deeper than words.
We're listening.
We feel.
And together, we'll create an experience that perfectly reflects who you are.
Only then will the photo shoot take place.
No moment when you have to perform,
but an experience where you can just be yourself.
The images that emerge from this become a reflection of what you have rediscovered within yourself and in the people you love.
What if photography isn't about photos?
What if it's about you—
—and the way you're learning to see yourself, your family, or your relationship in a new light?
At ESSENCE OF YOU, it all starts with meaning.
Not with poses.
Not with props.
Not with perfect smiles.
But about your story.
Because only when an image evokes a feeling does it become more than just a photo.
Then it will become a lasting reminder of who you are and what really matters.
By now, we know what's important to you, what you want to feel, and what these images can mean to you.
That way, you won't have to worry about a thing during the session.
You don't need to know what to do with your hands.
You don't have to think about how to look.
You don't have to prove yourself.
Everything is taken care of for you, and you’ll be guided step by step so that you can fully immerse yourself in the moment.
All you have to do is be.
Together, we create a warm and safe environment where emotions are given space and genuine connection can flourish.
Because the most beautiful images aren't created when everything is perfect.
They arise when you forget yourself.
When you smile without realizing it.
When you look at each other the way you may not have done at home for far too long.
The magic of this experience doesn't lie in the camera.
She's involved in what's going on between the two of you.
The Design Session is the moment when everything comes together. You don't just see images.
You see your story.What began as a conversation and continued to unfold during the photo shoot finds its deepest meaning here.
Together, we’ll discover which images resonate with you—
—and the moments when you feel:
“This is me,”
“This is us.”I'll help you see what often escapes your own gaze:
the strength, the tenderness, and the love that lie in every detail.Together, we’ll discover how your story can find a permanent place in your home:
Whether as art on the wall, in a luxurious album, or in a collection that reminds you every day of what truly matters.The Design Session is not a selection process,
but a moment of discovery —
in which you realize that these images are more than just photography.They are a reminder of what really matters,
and a confirmation of who you are today.
The Pick-Up Party is the final step of your experience.
The moment when your story finally becomes a reality.
When you hold your artwork in your hands for the first time, you realize that it was never just about the photos.
It was about what you felt, discovered, and came to appreciate anew during this experience.
From that moment on, those memories will have a permanent place in your life.
It is a process of rediscovery — of listening, feeling, and connecting.
Your investment starts with a session fee of €250.
This compensation includes:
– a personal discovery session in which we explore your story together
– guidance with styling, outfits, and concept
– professional makeup for moms or female portraits
– the full studio experience, with professional guidance
– use of all clothing, sets, and accessories
– reveal & Design Session to view and select your images together
– for cake smash: a beautifully crafted cake
The session fee does not include images or products.
You will only make that choice during the Design Session, when you feel which images move you.
There you will discover how you want to make your story tangible:
as a work of art on the wall, as an album, or as a carefully curated Fine Art Selection.
The images we create together are meant to be felt.
To hold on to.
To be visible in your daily life.
That is why digital files are never sold separately.
Every photo you select for your album, wall art, or Treasure Box,
will automatically be sent to you in digital format (social media format).
These digital versions are:
– ideal for sharing
– suitable for small prints up to 13 × 18 cm
Larger prints are made exclusively by professional labs,
, so that the quality perfectly matches your experience.
Digital files are therefore not a stand-alone purchase,
but a valuable addition to tangible art.
It's a piece of yourself — a memory you can feel every day.
You don't need to know yet
how many portraits you want to keep.
What matters…
is that you feel:
I don't want to let this moment pass me by.
At ESSENCE OF YOU
, you don’t just choose individual images.
Whatever you choose to keep—
—always takes on a tangible form.
An album.
A box set.
Or a spot in your home.
Because some moments
aren’t meant for endless scrolling…
but for endless feeling.
Whatever feels right for you right now…
—all brought together in one tangible form.
– 10 carefully selected portraits
– compiled in The Essence Book (20×20, linen-bound, presented in a linen box)
– digital versions of all selected images (social media format)
The first tangible version of your story. 🤍
Sometimes you can feel it even during the session.
Sometimes it’s only when you see your portraits in front of you.
That this isn’t just any ordinary moment.
But something that deserves more attention.
More images.
More presence.
More of what you want to keep feeling.
That’s why we also offer more luxurious Fine Art albums,
Treasure Boxes, and Wall Art
where your story can continue to unfold.
But what’s right for you…
you don’t know that yet.
You really don't realize it un
ly until you see it. 🤍
During the Design Session, we’ll work together to decide how your story will take shape.
So you don't have to choose between digital and tangible — you can have both.
Because memories deserve a place in your hands and in your heart.
10 Fine Art images
, including a handmade Fine Art Album or Treasure Box
digital files of all selected images
15 Fine Art images
, including a handmade Fine Art Album or Treasure Box
digital files of all selected images
For those who feel that this isn’t just a passing moment…
but something that should last forever.
25 Fine Art images
, including a handmade Fine Art Album or Treasure Box
digital files of all selected images.
Additional images can be added to each collection:
$50 per selected image
This way, you decide how big your story can become.
Your selected images are always made tangible in an album or Treasure Box.
Some stories deserve to be preserved.
To browse through, relive,
and share with those who matter most.
Our Fine Art Albums are handmade,
packaged in a luxurious box,
and finished with the same care and quality as our wall art.
(Included in the Fine Art Selections.)
Some stories you don't want to read in a book, but experience bit by bit.
The Treasure Box is a handmade wooden box,
filled with Fine Art portfolios — each one a small work of art in its own right.
These folios are ideal for cherishing, displaying, or sharing,
and bring your images to life in a pure, tangible way.
Each box is handcrafted,
finished in luxurious materials
and designed to last a lifetime.
To showcase your story in the most harmonious way, I offer carefully curated collections.
Each collection is handmade in Scotland and consists of a unique composition of artworks,
designed to breathe one emotion, one connection, or one story.
These collections are not just decoration—
; they are a daily reminder of who you are,
, and what really matters.
The images you select during your Fine Art Selection can be directly transformed into wall art, ensuring that the same emotion remains visible in your interior.
Collections start at €1650,
with different sizes and compositions depending on your space and your taste.
Together during the Design Session, you will discover which collection
best tells your story.
A collection that reveals the essence of connection.
Collection of 3 artworks
Size 117 x 102 cm
€ 1650
Four images that breathe together as one.
Perfectly balanced, visually and emotionally.
Collection of 4 artworks
Size 153 x 115 cm
€ 2100
A dynamic composition that radiates life and energy.
Ideal for stories full of spontaneity and warmth.
Collection of 4 artworks
Size 159 x 102 cm
€ 2100
A sophisticated, layered arrangement with presence.
Designed for spacious walls or architectural settings.
Collection of 4 artworks
Size 168 x 152 cm
€ 2100
Also available in size 206 x 187 cm
The most comprehensive collection.
A statement of love, strength, and lasting meaning.
Collection of 5 artworks
Size 170 x 84 cm
€ 2100
Also available in size 206 x 102 cm
Single pieces available on request from €625
In addition to albums and wall decorations, we also offer a number of fun extras, ideal as gifts for grandparents, godparents, or yourself.
You want meaning.
A moment in your life
that deserves to be paused for a moment.
Not to decide.
Not to plan.
But to feel what this moment does to you.
That is why every session at ESSENCE OF YOU
starts with a personal discovery call.
A relaxed conversation
in which you don't need to prepare anything
or make any decisions.
Just space
for your story
and what is truly valuable to you.
Schedule your personal discovery call
(completely non-binding)
by Anja Maesen
