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MATERNITY + FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHY IN SWITZERLAND

HONEST, ARTFUL PORTRAITS OF FAMILY AND MOTHERHOOD, BASED IN ZÜRICH

PHOTOGRAPHY THAT HONORS THE BEAUTY OF YOUR EVERYDAY

Whether you're preparing to welcome new life or savoring the beautiful chaos of family, these are the moments worth remembering. As a maternity and family photographer based in Switzerland, I create heartfelt, timeless images that reflect the love, emotion, and connection within your story, just as it naturally unfolds.

With a background in art history and a deep love for cinematic storytelling, I bring a calm, intuitive presence to every session. My style blends soft direction with documentary honesty, always focused on capturing how your life feels, not just how it looks.

I work with families across Zurich, Lucerne, and the Swiss Alps, as well as travelers visiting Switzerland for vacation or extended stays. Whether it’s a peaceful lakeside maternity shoot or an at-home family session filled with laughter, my goal is always the same: to preserve this season with care, depth, and authenticity

new born baby posing on newborn photoshoot at home in Zürich, Switzerland

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

A thoughtful experience, from planning to delivery

  • Natural, relaxed sessions: you won’t need to pose or perform. I’ll guide you gently and let connection lead.

  • Hand-edited images: Every photograph is edited individually by me, no AI shortcuts, just thoughtful refinement.

  • Location recommendations: From serene beaches and parks near Lucerne to hidden gems around Zurich, I’ll help you choose the perfect backdrop.

  • Wardrobe & styling tips: I’ll share a simple guide to help you select tones and textures that reflect your style and the surroundings.

  • Flexible, family-friendly approach: Little ones are free to be themselves. I’ll adapt the session around your rhythm.

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NATURAL LIGHT, QUIET EMOTIONS.
A GENTLE APPROACH TO STORYTELLING

WHY  ME?

A personal note from a fellow mother to another

couple together during maternity photoshoot in Zurich

I’ve been photographing stories of love and connection since 2018. With a background in art history and a deep fascination with the emotional power of photography, I approach each session as both an artist and a storyteller. But more important than that: I also come to this work as a mother.

Becoming a mom to my daughter has transformed how I see and feel everything I photograph. I know, from the inside out, how fleeting the early days are. How your baby’s hand will only fit in yours like that for a little while. How the shape of your body during pregnancy may feel unfamiliar, but is deeply, powerfully beautiful. I know the bond between a mother and child is beyond words, and I do everything I can to preserve it with honesty, tenderness, and care.

I work gently, especially with newborns and young children, and I understand how to adapt sessions to your energy, your comfort, and your pace,  especially if you’re pregnant or recovering postpartum. Whether you're breastfeeding, chasing toddlers, or taking a moment to rest, your session will never feel rushed or rigid. I create space for real moments to unfold naturally.

I take on a limited number of sessions each year to give every family the attention they deserve. Every image you receive has been edited by me, by hand, one at a time, with love and intention. Because your story deserves more than a quick snapshot. It deserves to be remembered as art.

"Wow. wow. wow.

 

First, your sweetest email. It was truly a pleasure working with you and getting to know you.Glad we kept the original date when I was more mobile (...).

Now for the photos. I knew you were talented, but I am absolutely blown away. My heart is so full 

I can't imagine anyone else capturing this moment in time better than you did. It brings tears to my eyes how well your photos embody us. 

I think I look through the album every few hours. It is so special and you captured so many different perspectives and moments that I didn't even realise. Thank you!"

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER INVESTING IN A FAMILY PHOTOSHOOT

"Our child grows older every day, they will not look the same soon, and I don't want to forget their gestures and faces"

"Our grandparents are getting old"

"Our family is here some days for the holidays"

"We may not have more kids and, as so, I may not be pregnant again

"My kid's turning one year older soon!"

"I want to print some pictures of the family, but I cannot find good ones of all of us together"

Couple posing during their maternity photoshoot in Zürich by the lake, in Switzerland

Time goes by so fast. Our children grow even faster. Unfortunately, some of our family members may not be there one day.

I still get emotional when I see some of the pictures I took from a couple of families whose elders passed shortly after, and how they told me afterwards that seeing the pictures I took for them was "like a balm for their hearts". When my daughter was born, I did not feel like having a photoshoot already for many reasons new mums may understand. I took pictures and recorded videos with my phone, every day, all the time, thinking "at least we got that". One day, my iPhone suddenly died. All the pictures of my newborn, all the precious videos from her first days, gone. It totally felt like losing the memories of those first days with her, and I even feel guilty although it was not my fault. I totally regret not booking a photoshoot for those days, to keep these memories in a polished, beautiful way, forever. To revisit those first cuddles, her lovely face, her first gestures and her tiny hands and feet. That's what I want to offer you as a maternity and family photographer.  I cannot recommend enough to invest in a photoshoot for these tender moments, to treasure what you are living right now, and your loved ones, the way they are, at this certain moment.

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HEIRLOOM PACKAGES

Because these moments are fleeting, and preserving them is priceless. Each collection is designed to offer a relaxed, meaningful experience, with pictures that reflect your story and the way you are with beauty, warmth, and intention. These are my most popular packages, please enquire for more:

MATERNITY PHOTOSHOOT

Lifestyle

- One to one and a half hour
- Planning and advise tailored to your needs and preferences
- Color and outfit guide to help you pick your outfit
- Online gallery with more than 80 edited pictures
- USB delivered to your home with your pictures (Switzerland)
- Photoshop retouch as an extra, under request 

 

650 CHF

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THE PROCESS

How it works

1. Inquiry – Reach out via my contact form or email with your ideal timeframe and location. When confirmed, I will send you a contract and an invoice to pay the deposit, and the date will be booked.
 

2. Planning  – I’ll help you choose a location and share styling guidance.

3. Session Day – We’ll keep things calm and fun: no pressure, no need to know about posing, just presence, just you comfortably being yourselves.
 

4. Delivery – Your pictures are delivered in high quality through a beautiful online gallery, ready to download, print, and treasure!

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Couple posing during their pergancy and maternity photoshoot in Zürich, Switzerland
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A mother feeding her two new born babies during her at home new born photoshoot

ENQUIRE

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