Maartje Hensen

It’s pretty simple: as an LGBT queer photographer, I want everyone to feel beautiful in front of my camera. And that afterwards you look at the photos with pride and think: yes, that’s totally me!

To me, you’re most beautiful when you dare to be yourself unashamedly – whatever that means to you.

Tell your own story and let me capture it!

As a portrait photographer, I photograph you as you are. Maybe you want a special coming out photoshoot, a fun Pride memory, or mayb…

It’s pretty simple: as an LGBT queer photographer, I want everyone to feel beautiful in front of my camera. And that afterwards you look at the photos with pride and think: yes, that’s totally me!

To me, you’re most beautiful when you dare to be yourself unashamedly – whatever that means to you.

Tell your own story and let me capture it!

As a portrait photographer, I photograph you as you are. Maybe you want a special coming out photoshoot, a fun Pride memory, or maybe you just want to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Take a look around my website and see if my images appeal to you!

I am flexible in terms of location, but Amsterdam is where I’m based!
 
Do you want to take a picture with your love(s)? Book a couple photoshoot with me. I love love, and find it beautiful to capture!

Are you getting married? You can also book me as a wedding photographer (or even bring me abroad!).
 
But I also like to capture other moments. If you are pregnant, you can book a pregnancy shoot with me, or a newborn shoot when your baby is born.

Good to know: I don’t do pink/blue gender reveal photography. As a queer photographer, I know that gender and sex don’t always match. Of course, I’m open to fun queer & gender-neutral photo ideas! Or gender reveal photoshoot when coming out!

Safe space
I am a queer photographer. From experience, I know that as an LGBT or queer person it is not always obvious to be completely yourself.

For me, it is important to create a safe space during a photoshoot or wedding report. Nothing is more annoying than a photographer who suddenly appears transphobic or homophobic.

How I Work
Before
Before the couple photoshoot, we discuss your wishes via email or Venopi's inbox! If you agree with my terms & conditions and I know what you want, we set a date!

TIP! I’m often asked: what should I wear during a photoshoot? It’s important that you wear something you feel comfortable in!

And that it ‘matches’ a bit. And I don’t mean a twin-set, but outfits that look good together.

In addition, it’s best to avoid distracting patterns or pieces with text, unless that’s the focus of the photoshoot. Still in doubt? Bring an extra option!

During
During the couple photoshoot, I will capture you at your best! It doesn’t matter whether you have a lot of camera experience or not at all.

Based on what we discussed beforehand, I have a pretty good idea of what you want and how we get that result.

I have enough ideas, but I also love hearing what you like! The most important thing is that you feel comfortable, so if there’s anything you feel uncomfortable with, tell me!

During the couple photoshoot I will also show you the images I take, so if you want to retake anything – that’s possible!
 
I love working on location, with natural light and as little ‘stuffy’ posing as possible. My imagery is colorful, happy and personal; just like me! Of course I will also give you tips during the photoshoot and make you feel at ease!

 
After
After the couple photoshoot, I will make a beautiful, big edited selection of photos. This selection will be available within a week, in an online gallery.

From this gallery, you can make a selection of photos according to your chosen package. It’s also possible to purchase extra photos. When you’ve made your selection, I will make the amount of downloads available and you can download your selection.

The gallery will be available online for 6 months.