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amsterdam canals family photography

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Your family photos should be more than a souvenir. When you book with me, even the iconic Amsterdam canals to fade into the background of your story.

Amsterdam Canals Family Photoshoot

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Giethoorn is a beautiful addition to the Netherlands, but don’t let Instagram give you a false impression of this fairytale Dutch village.

What Instagram Doesn’t Tell You about Giethoorn, Netherlands

A quiet road in Giethoorn leads to a white house with a thatched roof.
het beroemde huis Wedding

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Located just a twenty minute drive from Amsterdam, Het Beroemde Huis is a gorgeous intimate venue for your wedding ceremony.

Intimate Wedding at Het Beroemde Huis

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Summer outfits for your Amsterdam trip can be hard to plan. Heat waves can swoop in and melt you in your sweaters, but on the flip side, you might end up shivering in your sun dress. I just moved to Amsterdam last year and rebuilt my wardrobe from scratch. Here’s how I survive Amsterdam in the summer.

Summer Outfits for Amsterdam

Amsterdam-maternity-photoshoot

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Looking for a maternity photoshoot in Amsterdam? When you’re visiting a new city, sometimes you don’t want to carve out two hours for a photoshoot. That’s why I offer a 30 minute session slot, available only in the evenings. Photoshoots are €135, 30 minutes, and comes with 20 retouched images delivered in an online gallery.

Maternity Photoshoot Amsterdam

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You’re visiting Amsterdam and you want a little something to remember the city. Not something that screams “tourist” from your kitchen fridge or office filing cabinet, but something you can seamlessly integrate into your everyday life and respond to compliments with, “Oh yeah, I picked it up when I was in Amsterdam.”

Souvenirs from Amsterdam You’ll Actually Use

amsterdam souvenirs

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We’re so busy these days, but I ordered two books in May because I’d have Mother’s Day and my birthday (I turned 27!) to read them. I was so excited and had heard great things about them, but was majorly disappointed. And I’m not a snobby reader. I majored in English and I love Shakespeare […]

Sim’s Book Reviews

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Quick and Easy Aldi (NL) and Albert Heijn Meals As promised, here’s what I’m cooking every week, no ads, no life story. I will add that these are not gourmet. These are the meals of people who moved to a new country with two kids and are starting two businesses. We are tired. My Dutch […]

What I Cook in the Netherlands as an American Expat

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gemeente bridal portraits

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If you’re getting married at the Gemeente, rest assured that this day is still all about you and your fiancé.

Gemeente Wedding Photography

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Each baby’s approach to their cake smash photoshoot is completely different and showcases their budding personality.

Cake Smash Photoshoot

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