Experienced wedding photographer in Zwolle: Paul captures your wedding day with a narrative, emotional approach. Relaxed guidance, unobtrusive reportage, and beautiful handcrafted albums.
Congratulations on your engagement — it’s a true privilege to be allowed to capture days like these. As a wedding photographer based in Zwolle, I (Paul van der Wal) focus on wedding photography with a narrative, documentary approach: no forced poses, just real moments. My attention is on what genuinely happens — the looks, the tears, the bursts of laughter and the small details that make your day unique. Why choose me as your wedding photographer? I specialize in wedding reportage and have extensive experience anticipating moments. I almost always work with a second photographer so we can capture multiple perspectives — from intimate close-ups to wide atmospheric shots. We are present but never intrusive; our approach is energetic, empathetic and professional. That’s how you soon forget the camera and the most honest images emerge. My working method is personal and hands-on. Before the wedding we take the time to get to know each other — a cup of coffee, your wishes and the ideal moments of the day. On the wedding day we move among your guests like a guest ourselves: alert to emotion, attentive to light and composition, and quick to act when a special scene unfolds. Afterwards I edit carefully; colours, contrast and tonal values are handled with attention so your photos gain a timeless quality. What drives me is a love for the story behind each marriage. I believe in imagery that remains meaningful for years — not through trends but through emotion and craftsmanship. That’s why many reportages result in a handmade album — a tangible heirloom you’ll return to again and again. Although wedding photography is my specialty, I collaborate with videographers when moving image is desired and offer loveshoots to help you get comfortable with each other and with me. I travel throughout the Netherlands and also cover destination weddings when you wish. Would you like to meet? I’m happy to visit for a no-obligation appointment in or near Zwolle to discuss how I can best capture your story.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Flexibel uurtarief voor aanvullende uren op bruiloften of losse opdrachten.
Flexible hourly rate for extra hours at weddings or for standalone assignments.
Short love shoot, ideal as an introductory session and for save-the-date images.
Korte loveshoot ideaal als kennismaking en save-the-date beelden.
Classic package for smaller wedding coverage, including an album and digital files.
Klassiek pakket voor kleinere trouwreportages met album en digitale bestanden.
Gekozen pakket voor een volledige dagdeel/trouwreportage met album en digitale levering.
Selected package for full wedding reportage coverage, including an album and digital delivery.
Full-day wedding photography with comprehensive post-production, an album and extras such as a same-day edit and a secure online gallery.
Volledige dag trouwfotografie met uitgebreide nabewerking, album en extra’s zoals sameday-edit en beveiligde online gallery.