Maxanel Fotografie

As a specialist in maternity photography, Maxanel Photography in Hoogeveen captures the purity and emotion of your pregnancy. For years our team has produced creative, contemporary and spontaneous images that place the ‘bump’ at the heart of the story. Our approach is personal and calm: we take time to listen to your wishes and create a relaxed atmosphere during the session so natural, loving photos emerge. Our spacious photo studio (150 m²) with a curved seamless wall of over 6 metres offers plenty of options for both classic and modern belly portraits. You can come on your own, but many expectant parents choose to include a partner and/or children — these sessions often become the most tangible and treasured memories. Feel free to bring different outfits and props (shawls, soft toys, baby socks); we’ll gladly advise which choices will work best on camera. If desired, makeup by a professional makeup artist is available so you feel your very best in front of the lens. Newborn photography is an integral part of our maternity approach. We can visit you at home in the first days after birth or, if needed, come to the hospital to capture those delicate first moments. After the session we’ll calmly discuss the options: from a mini-album or accordion booklet to a large wall print. We also lovingly design personalized birth announcements, fully tailored to your photo and style. For young families we developed the BABYPLAN: a series of photo sessions during your baby’s first year to document rapid growth and changing milestones. This creates multiple keepsakes rather than a single snapshot in time. My background — from a first love of photography on safaris in Africa to founding Maxanel in 2003 and developing a professional studio in Hoogeveen — means you benefit from experience, technical expertise and a caring approach. Choose Maxanel Photography if you’re looking for a true maternity specialist who captures feeling, story and experience in timeless images. Contact us for a no-obligation introduction at the studio; we’re happy to discuss your ideas and help make your pregnancy a lasting memory.