Stephanie
Van Der Mee
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Katwijk aan Zee (Netherlands)
With us
2 months
Studio Name
Focal Stories
Based in Leiden, Netherlands, I’m Stephanie: lifestyle photographer, mom of two “Irish twins,” and passionate visual storyteller . My journey began in the depths of postnatal depression. Photography became my healing—transforming fleeting moments into lasting memories .
Today, I craft authentic, emotion-rich portraits—pregnancy, newborn, family, portrait, and “Mama & Me” shoots—rooted in genuine connection. My work isn’t about perfect poses; it’s about the laughter, tenderness, and small details that make your story uniquely yours .
With a warm, down-to-earth approach (and yes, I’m “a bit clumsy” and always smiling) (), I aim to make sessions feel natural and joyful. My mission? To help you relive the emotions behind each moment—so when you look back, you don’t just see the photo, you feel it.
Let’s write your next chapter together.
Winning photos
Sometimes, all it takes is one look, one touch, to know you are exactly where you’re meant to be. This photograph captures the quiet moment between two souls who not only see each other but truly feel each other. The warmth of the sun blends with the warmth of their love, making time and place disappear. This photograph tells the story of finding home in each other’s eyes.
112th Collection
Wrapped in warmth and wild laughter,
her love burst wide open—
a mother’s heart too full to hold it all in.
In the heart of Leiden, where their love began,
they now await a new chapter—hand in hand,
their kiss carrying the promise of new life.
In a whirlwind of colors and giggles,
their love spilled freely—messy, real, and raw.
A paint fight turned into a memory painted on hearts
