Wedding photographer from Stadskanaal who captures your day purely and authentically. With a documentary, relaxed style Esmee creates candid wedding photos and heartfelt wedding reportages.
As a wedding photographer based in Stadskanaal, Esmee Bartelink puts your love at the centre of her work. Since her first wedding in 2009 she has focused on bridal photography with one clear aim: to photograph what you feel, not just what you see. Her work is built around purity, authenticity and moments you will want to relive again and again. Why choose Esmee as your wedding photographer? She brings experience, calm and a warm, personal approach. Esmee works in an informal, relaxed way: she observes and steps in with gentle guidance when a small cue will make a big difference, allowing you to relax so the true story of the day can emerge. Her style leans toward documentary and emotive portraiture—soft but strong images where feeling, light and atmosphere come together. How does Esmee work on your wedding day? There is always an initial meeting to listen to your wishes, the flow of the day and any special moments you want highlighted. On the day she often fades into the background where appropriate, but stays close during the moments that matter: preparations, the vows, spontaneous bursts of laughter and intimate exchanges. She captures the smallest details without losing sight of the broader narrative of your wedding reportage. Your story, your images. Esmee believes wedding photography should feel timeless—images that are never forced but arise from real touches, glances and movement. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a lively party, she builds a reportage that preserves the mood and emotion of your day. In addition to bridal photography, Esmee offers engagement and love shoots to create a connection and build trust before the big day. Based in Stadskanaal, she works throughout Groningen and the surrounding regions, bringing a local perspective combined with professional skill. In short: if you are looking for a wedding photographer who will honestly, warmly and expertly freeze your day—a little piece of magic from her… for you—you’ll find in Esmee Bartelink a specialist who creates wedding photos with feeling and care.