The best lifestyle photographers who empower women

In a world where images often speak louder than words, some photographers go beyond simply capturing pretty pictures. They create a safe space where women can be completely themselves—raw, real, powerful and soft, all at once. In this blog, we’re celebrating our favourite female lifestyle photographers who specialise in empowering women through their work. From boudoir to branding, pregnancy to newborn photography, each of them captures more than a moment—they capture emotion, transformation, and story.

What connects them? They all work with natural light in our daylight studio. Their work is not only visually stunning, but a celebration of womanhood in all its forms. Meet the women who see other women as they truly are: beautiful.

In focus: The power of female photographers who let other women shine

Studio: The Livingroom Photo credits: Kimbvisuals

Kimbvisuals

Kimberly (Kimbvisuals) creates images that are an ode to authenticity. Without heavy styling or editing, she captures women as they truly are: soft, sensual and powerful. Her photography is deeply rooted in her personal journey through pregnancy and motherhood, giving her shoots extra depth. “I want women to feel proud of themselves,” she says. In our daylight studio, she created a series that puts pure femininity front and centre—an experience that lingers.

Studio: The Playground Photo credits: Velvet Boudoir

Amanda van Loon

Amanda of Velvet Boudoir captures the moment women learn to see themselves again—not through the lens of judgement, but of love. She discovered the power of boudoir photography during a time of personal insecurity. Now, she offers others that same transformational experience. In our studio, she provides a safe, intimate setting where women feel free to be themselves. “It’s not about perfection—it’s about coming home to yourself,” says Amanda.

Intentional Photography as a return to self

Studio: The Livingroom Photo credits: Pauline van der Gulik
Studio: The Livingroom Photo credits: Pauline van der Gulik


Pauline van der Gulik

With Pauline, it’s not about posing—it’s about letting go. As a therapeutic coach and photographer, she combines photography with energetic work and coaching. In The Livingroom at Atelier Oost Amsterdam, she offered a gentle, transformative experience: not a shoot, but a soulful encounter. “When you peel away everything that no longer serves you, what remains is your true self.” Her work is not only stunning—it’s healing.

Studio: The Loft Photo credits: Sol Fotografie

Naomi – Sol Fotografie

Naomi of Sol Fotografie captures the small moments we often miss—a glance, a touch, a fleeting feeling. Her love for photography blossomed when she became a mother. Since then, she’s been creating warm, intimate images of families , pregnancies and newborns. “Each photo is a thread that connects us to our memories,” she says.

Studio: The Loft Photo credits: Jennifer de Vos
Studio: The Loft Photo credits: Jennifer de Vos

Jennifer de Vos

Jennifer is a true expert in family and mini sessions. With her warm personality and keen eye for detail, she makes everyone—including camera-shy folks—feel completely at ease. Her images tell stories you’ll want to pass down. In our studio, she creates timeless images that radiate the power of connection—perfect for families seeking real, heartfelt moments.

Studio: The Livingroom Photo credits: Lotte Luka Sartorius

Lotte Luka Sartorius

Dutch photographer and graphic designer Lotte Luka Sartorius is known for her minimalist, storytelling and clean style. In The Livingroom, she brought her distinctive vision to life during a shoot for the conscious yoga brand Spica. The combination of Lotte's eye for detail and the natural light in our daylight studio resulted in a serene, editorial visual story that perfectly matches Spica's aesthetic. Her sense of light, composition and atmosphere made this collaboration a special match between photographer, brand and location.

Studio: The Livingroom Photo credits: Lauw Design & Photography
Studio: The Livingroom Photo credits: Lauw Design & Photography

Lauw Design & Photography

Laura combines a modern lifestyle look with an intimate, documentary-style approach. She celebrates individuality, from pose to posture, and allows women to claim their story in images. During her session in our studio, The Livingroom, she used shadows and lines to tell a story of strength: minimalist in form, maximal in expressiveness.

Studio: The Loft Photo credits: Memories by Soof
Memories by Soof

A disarming sincerity: Soof sees the small, everyday moments that say so much about who you are, and knows how to capture them in images that feel like warm memories. With her own energy and zest for life, she allows women to relax and truly be themselves in front of the camera. The result? Photographs in which the purity of the moment and the power of womanhood come together beautifully.
What all these women share is a remarkable ability to see. They look beyond the surface and capture that one moment where you recognise yourself—or perhaps see yourself truly for the first time.

At Atelier Oost Amsterdam, we’re honoured that such talented women choose our daylight studio as the backdrop for their powerful work. Want to book a shoot with one of these photographers? Get inspired, follow them on social media, or plan your session—because your story deserves to be seen, and told.