Esther

Bloemraad

Together with her cuddly toys, Tess came to the studio for a shoot. With a small change of clothing, we stepped back in time for a moment.

Model: Tess
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

With soft sidelight and a rim light from behind, Jacoliene gains a powerful presence that still carries a touch of vulnerability.

Model: Jacoliene
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Nova with pink flowers, making it seem as though she’s already carrying a small touch of spring with her.

Model: Nova
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Continuous light is a bit out of the box for me, but together with Evi we decided to use it anyway. The result is a beautiful portrait with a warm, gentle feel.

Model: Evi
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A soft, timeless portrait where the light embraces the silence. A cheerful smile with a hint of mischief in his eyes.

Model: Julian
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Brother and sister, two souls, one embrace. A moment of connection, captured in Rembrandt light.

Model: Sofie en Siem
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A quiet portrait in butterfly light. The symmetry of the light highlights the calm, the posture, the moment.

Model: Sam
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A curious gaze above a stack of stories. Classic and quirky, a portrait full of imagination.

Model: Lynn
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A touch of elegance in a timeless setting. The scent of memory in a little glass bottle.

Model: Sara
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Lux, 13 weeks young and a fluffy heart full of trust. In a warm embrace, a small moment of peace and comfort.

Model: Nova en Lux
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Nicolas, sitting quietly on a chair and waiting for something yet to come. His gaze is calm but alert. A moment between playfulness and seriousness. In the soft light he seems briefly detached from time, as if he has stepped back into the past.

Model: Nicolas
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Jacoliene holding the Eurasian jay gently in her hands. Her calm posture and the soft lighting give the portrait a timeless, painterly quality as if it were a fragment from another story, quiet and full of meaning.

Model: Jacoliene
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Valentina, wrapped in warm scarves and holding a small oil lamp. The moment feels as if time has paused, captured in soft Rembrandt light. A simple and timeless image that conveys warmth and calm.

Model: Valentina
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Sam, holding his newborn cuddly toy tightly in his hand, seems to step out of another time. The old‑masters’ light and his calm posture make it feel as if this moment is suspended somewhere between past and present. A pure portrait that evokes warmth and nostalgia.

Model: Sam
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A quiet moment; Saar absorbed in an old book, with a curious gaze and timeless presence.

Model: Saar
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A silent moment; Lynn with her gentle gaze, a little crown, and a hydrangea stem, full of calm and serene presence.

Model: Lynn
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Nova with her lovely pup Luz. Together in their own little world. Luz is just 13 weeks old, but their bond says it all without words.

Model: Nova en Luz
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Joury in a beautiful dress, ready to step into her own fairytale.

Model: Joury
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A purple dress and a summer evening full of color. Sitting among the heather in the dunes as the sun slowly sets, a moment of calm, beauty, and a touch of magic.

Model: Senna
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

His gaze drifts beyond the horizon, as if the suitcases aren’t filled with belongings, but with stories yet to begin.
A portrait of an boy, standing before the camera for the very first time, captured in the light of the old masters.

Model: Nicolas
Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie