Wedding photographer from Alphen aan den Rijn: Irén captures your day in a natural, documentary style. Atmospheric wedding photos and intimate portraits that become lasting memories.
As a wedding photographer based in Alphen aan den Rijn, Irén Hoekstra (IH Fotografie) documents weddings with a keen eye for emotion, detail and atmosphere. Her approach focuses on documentary wedding photography: unposed moments, spontaneous glances and small details that bring the day back to life. Irén believes the most beautiful images appear when people feel relaxed and sincerely engaged with one another. Why choose IH Fotografie? Irén combines a calm, attentive presence with professional experience, allowing her to notice and capture many special moments without being intrusive. Whether it’s the moving look during the vows, the little hand of a flower girl, or the warm golden light during the portrait session, her images tell the story of your day — authentic and timeless. What makes her style distinctive is the balance between reportage and directed portraits. During the ceremony and reception Irén works mainly in a documentary way: observant and quick to respond to emotions and events. For portraits she creates a relaxed space for intimate images, offering short, connecting directions so you feel comfortable and your bond becomes visible. This approach yields both spontaneous wedding photos and stylish, natural portraits. How she collaborates with couples: from the first contact, personal alignment is central. Irén listens to your wishes, advises on the day’s schedule, and scouts locations and moments that suit you. On the wedding day she fosters a warm, calm atmosphere so everything runs smoothly — no rush, but attention to the story. After the day she carefully selects and edits the images so the narrative of your wedding comes across clearly and emotionally. In addition to her specialization in wedding photography, Irén also offers portrait photography as an additional service; ideal for standalone portraits of the couple or family photos during the wedding. IH Fotografie stands for personal engagement, attention to nuance, and images that—years later—immediately bring you back to your wedding day in Alphen aan den Rijn.