Esther Bloemraad

Noud came for a fine‑art portrait inspired by the old masters, but we also explored a very different direction. A strong, confident image with a clear “don’t mess with me” attitude. Model: Noud Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Jaylinn arrived at the studio with her birth cuddly toy and immediately noticed the pink dress hanging there. She just had to put it on and it matched her sweet cuddly toy perfectly. Model: Jaylinn Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

What girl doesn’t want to feel like a princess for just a moment? Model: Guusje Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

When going on the photo alone feels a bit exciting, being together with the cuddly toys feels safe, and above all, wonderfully cozy. Model: Ziva Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

A portrait of Meis in which we drift back in time for a moment. A strong, confident gaze captured in the light of the old masters. Model: Meis Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Guusje arrived at the shoot with her beautiful birth cuddly toy, “Hazel.” She absolutely loved being photographed together with Hazel, and she chatted happily throughout the entire session. It was such a joy to capture that enthusiasm in an image where time seems to stand still for a moment. Model: Guusje Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

We live in hours, minutes, schedules. Always on our way to the next moment. Sometimes time is my greatest enemy, and sometimes my best friend. It’s a stretchable idea, and at times not logical at all. In this photo, we pause time for just a moment. Model: Charity Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie

Twan with his first beloved cuddly toys, captured in a scene that takes us back in time, illuminated with the light of the old masters. Model: Twan Photo & edit: @estherbloemraad.fotografie