Monique de Groot Fotografie

As a specialist in maternity photography, Monique de Groot captures the beautiful, vulnerable moments of your pregnancy with care and calm. Rooted in a love for photography, her maternity and pregnancy shoots focus on intimacy, authenticity and gentle emotion — creating timeless images without forced poses. Monique works in a personal, attentive way. After training at Sunfield Academy and with Eline Froukje Photography, she developed strong skills in capturing subtle light, natural poses and the small gestures that make pregnancy so special. She guides you step by step: from choosing the location (often outdoors in natural surroundings) and styling to the shoot itself. Her Client Closet supports clothing choices that emphasize the bump and the connection between partners or siblings. The aim of every maternity shoot is to create a safe, relaxed atmosphere where you can be yourself. Monique’s calm demeanor and gentle, sincere communication quickly put even camera-shy parents at ease. Many expecting parents appreciate her warm guidance and attention to detail — from natural, unforced poses to close-ups of hands on the belly and tender family moments. Based in the Leerdam area, Monique combines local knowledge with a personal approach. She offers advice on the best timing for bump photos and provides ideas for intimate portraits as well as loving images with partners and (future) brothers or sisters. While her main focus is maternity photography, the same care and aesthetic sensibility appear across her other work — always with respect for your story. Choosing Monique means opting for a small-scale, warm approach where your wishes are central. Her passion for capturing new life and her patient direction during the session result in timeless pregnancy photos you’ll cherish. Contact Monique for a personal conversation and discover how she can thoughtfully and naturally preserve this special chapter of your life.