Ilonka Klein Ligtenberg Fotografie

As a wedding photographer based in Stadskanaal, Ilonka Klein Ligtenberg captures wedding days with a deliberate, cinematic and warm style. Her work focuses on genuine moments: the relaxed glances, the small details and the fleeting emotions that make a wedding day so special. Ilonka likes to call her images "visual poetry" — not overly posed, but thoughtfully composed and carefully edited with attention to mood and light. Why choose Ilonka as your wedding photographer? Because she sees wedding photography as more than recording events; it is storytelling. With over five years of experience and a personal, engaged approach, she creates a calm and reassuring atmosphere where couples feel comfortable being themselves. Her approach blends creative documentary techniques with artistic, painterly influences, making your wedding reportage both timeless and personal. How does Ilonka work with couples? From the first contact she seeks to understand your story and wishes. She prepares carefully for the day, watching for the small moments that will mean so much later, and aims to produce images that take you back to how it felt. On the wedding day she works quietly and attentively, focusing on light, composition and emotion — never intrusive. The result is a collection of wedding photographs that includes intimate portraits as well as spontaneous, documentary moments. Ilonka operates from Stadskanaal and feels at home in the north of the Netherlands; she is ready to photograph both local and regional weddings. In addition to wedding photography she creates portraits and studio work under Studio Whisper & Flame, but her specialism for wedding assignments lies in creating a coherent narrative of your day, always respecting authenticity and personality. If you are looking for a wedding photographer who combines calm, commitment and artistic vision, Ilonka is a natural choice. She believes everyone deserves to be seen and that every wedding has a unique story — captured in images that move you and last. Get in touch to share your story and find out if Ilonka is the right match for your wedding day.