Wild Heart Tales Photography & Stories
Family photoshoot by Wild Heart Tales
Family Photography · Utrecht & Beyond

Real moments,
real love.

No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just your family — captured exactly as you are, in the moments that actually matter.

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Relaxed family photoshoot in nature by Wild Heart Tales
A little about my approach

I don't pose you.
I find you.

Family photography works best when it doesn't feel like a photoshoot. I bring a calm, unhurried energy that helps everyone forget the camera exists, including the little ones.

What I capture are the in-between moments: the laughter that bubbles up unexpectedly, the way your toddler reaches for your hand, the quiet glance between parents. That is the real stuff, and that is what lasts.

Any family, any size

Any family, any size, young families, newborns, multi-generational. I love them all. I will gently guide you so it never feels forced, and the little ones always surprise us with the best moments.

What to expect

The details

Family session
The session

One relaxed hour,
just your family.

We meet on location — outdoors in a park, the woods near your home, or anywhere that means something to your family. I'll gently guide you so it never feels stiff. The kids will do their thing, and that's exactly when the magic happens.

Sessions typically last 1 hour. I'll suggest locations based on the season and light, or we use a spot that's meaningful to you. Travel within Utrecht is always included.

  • 1 hour on location, your choice of spot
  • Gentle guidance — never forced posing
  • Any family size, kids and pets welcome
Family photos
The photos

Images that feel
timeless, not filtered.

10 high-resolution, professionally edited images delivered to your private online gallery within 2–3 weeks. Soft, natural editing that lets the real moment speak — no heavy presets.

Your gallery is yours to keep, download, and print. Full printing rights are included — no watermarks, no extra fees. Want more? You can add the full gallery or individual images.

  • 10 edited high-res images
  • Private online gallery
  • Delivered within 2–3 weeks
What to wear for a family shoot
What to wear

Not sure what to wear?
Here's my advice.

Soft, coordinated tones photograph beautifully. Think creams, muted greens and earthy neutrals. Avoid bold logos or strongly clashing patterns, as they pull attention away from the faces that matter.

It doesn't have to be perfectly matching either. A cohesive palette with some variation looks natural and real. I'm always happy to advise you before the session via a quick message.

  • Soft neutrals, creams, muted greens
  • Coordinated, not identical
  • Comfortable & weather-appropriate
The investment

Transparent pricing.
No surprises.

The Family Hour

One relaxed hour on location, anywhere in the Netherlands. Everything you need to remember this season.

  • 1 hour on-location photography
  • 10 high-res edited images
  • Private online gallery + printing rights
  • Any family size, kids & pets welcome
  • Travel within Utrecht included
€349 Book your session

Other sessions

Welcome to the world

No time limit · at home or outdoors · newborn

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€495

The Sweetest Mess

Cake smash · first birthday · cake from €45

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€349

Add-ons

Full gallery — all edited photos
€299
Extra digital image
€15
Photo album
from €90
Travel outside Utrecht
€0.35/km
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€495 Welcome to
the world
Newborn photography

The tiniest details.
The biggest love.

Those first days go by faster than you can imagine. A newborn session is about slowing down and holding onto the smallest things: the curl of a fist, the way they fit perfectly in your arms, the exhausted and overwhelmed love on your faces.

There is no time limit. We go at your baby's pace, full stop. I come to you at home, or we meet somewhere that feels right. Everything is calm, quiet and unhurried. Exactly as it should be.

No time limit

Feeds, nappy changes, cuddles: we work around your baby entirely.

At home or outdoors

Your home, a daylight studio, or outside. Wherever you feel most at ease.

Within 2 weeks

Best booked in the first 5–14 days, while your baby still loves to curl up and sleep.

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First birthday

The Sweetest
Mess.

One year old. One cake. Zero rules. A cake smash session is exactly what it sounds like — pure, delicious chaos, and the most wonderful photos you'll have of this age.

Cake smash photoshoot by Wild Heart Tales
The setup

You set the scene,
I'll make it shine.

Bring whatever feels like your little one — a favourite outfit, balloons, a special toy. I'll work with what you create and find the light and angles that make it look beautiful. I don't provide backdrops or props, but I love working with whatever families bring along.

  • You bring your own props & decorations
  • Clean portraits before the smash begins
The setup
The smash

Pure, delicious
chaos.

Your baby leads entirely. Some dig straight in, some poke cautiously, some burst into tears — all of it is perfect and all of it gets captured. No directing, no rushing.

  • Baby-led, no forcing
  • Every reaction captured
  • Session lasts about 1 hour
The smash
The cake

Sweet enough
to smash.

I can arrange a beautiful custom smash cake from €45, coordinated with the colour palette of your session. Just let me know when you book and I'll sort everything.

  • Custom cake from €45
  • Coordinated with your colour palette
  • Or bring your own — totally fine too
The cake
The photos

Memories worth
keeping forever.

10 professionally edited high-res images delivered to your private online gallery within 2–3 weeks. Full printing rights included — frame them, put them in an album, treasure them always.

  • 10 edited high-res images
  • Private online gallery
  • Full printing rights, no watermarks
The photos
€349 + cake from €45

1 hour · 10 edited images · private gallery · travel within Utrecht included

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Kind words

What clients say

Family photoshoot

Myrthe was wonderful with our family! She was flexible in shooting us in two different locations during our session. She was also great with our 4.5 year old and 1.5 year old, and got them to smile and laugh. She captured our family naturally and beautifully. Finally, she offers great value for money. We would definitely recommend her!

Rebecca Family session

Myrthe is amazing. Book her now. She did a great session with me, my husband and two kids (1.5 and 3). She was engaging, creative and patient — which is a gift with small kids. Her relaxed and calm demeanor helped everyone unwind and capture great moments. Will be using her again!

Ellen Family session

Dankje Myrthe voor de prachtige foto's, je engelengeduld en je oprechte vriendelijke benadering. Je brengt de perfecte balans tussen 'laten gebeuren wat er gebeurt' en een mooie setup creëren. Dierbare herinneringen voor altijd — we komen zeker regelmatig terug voor updates van de familiefoto's!

Sanne Gezinssessie

Twijfel je nog om een sessie te boeken? Stop met twijfelen — jij hebt de beste en leukste fotograaf gevonden.

— Nienke
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is the best age for a family photoshoot?

Any age is a great age! Newborns, toddlers, school-age children — each stage has its own magic. I work with all ages and I'm very experienced with young children who don't want to sit still. That's actually where the best photos come from.

Where do sessions take place?

Mostly outdoors — a park, the woods, a beach, or a location that's meaningful to you. I can suggest beautiful spots near Utrecht based on the season and light, or we use your own favourite place. Familiar locations usually bring out the best in everyone, especially kids.

What should we wear?

Soft, coordinated tones work beautifully — think creams, muted greens, warm beiges, earthy neutrals. You don't need to match perfectly; a cohesive palette with some variation looks natural and lovely. Avoid bold logos, busy prints, or strongly clashing colours. I'm always happy to give personal advice before your session.

What if my child won't cooperate?

No worries — this is completely normal, and honestly often leads to the best photos. I never force anything. I work at your child's pace, use gentle distraction, and stay patient. A little chaos and real reactions are what makes a family session feel authentic rather than staged.

What if the weather is bad?

No stress — we reschedule at no cost. I always keep a flexible buffer for weather changes, so we'll find a new date that works for both of us quickly.

When will I receive my photos?

Your edited images will be delivered within 2–3 weeks, straight to a private online gallery. From there you can download, share, and print — full printing rights included, no watermarks, no extra fees.

Do you travel outside Utrecht?

Yes, I'm available anywhere in the Netherlands. Travel within Utrecht is always included. For locations further away, a travel fee of €0.35 per km applies.

How do I book?

Simply send me a message via the contact page. We'll have a short, relaxed chat to talk through your vision, timing, and location — and then plan something beautiful together.

Let's make it happen

Ready to capture
your family?

I'd love to hear about your family and what you have in mind. Send me a message and let's plan something beautiful together.

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