Solo traveller photoshoot in Amsterdam
Engaged couple photoshoot by the Amsterdam canals
Couple proposal photoshoot on a private boat in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Photoshootby a local photographer

 

Canals, bridges and hidden corners of the city, photographed by a local photographer. For solo travellers, couples, proposals, families and friends.

See packages · from €310 excl. VAT

Engagement photography of a couple strolling in Amsterdam
Portrait photoshoot in Amsterdam

Instagrammable spots in Amsterdam

The canals, the bridges and the hidden gems

the Venice of the North

Amsterdam has a rich cultural heritage, cosmopolitan people, canals and rows of colourful 17th-century houses. That’s why every street is a backdrop.

Plus, discover the canals and hidden gems of the city while having a portrait session with a professional Amsterdam photographer.

Maternity photoshoot in Amsterdam

Easy and hassle-free booking process

Consultation & Support

Top-rated & friendly photographer

Spontaneous Memories & Confidence Boost

1,500+ happy clients from 75 countries

Choose your Amsterdam photo experience

I plan every detail with you, so the moment stays a real surprise.

Celebrate your yes along the canals and hidden corners of Amsterdam.

Real, cosy moments together in your home or holiday apartment.

Just the two of you: an intimate ceremony I document from start to end.

Sandra Herrero, photographer in Amsterdam
Couple hugging at Papiermolensluis, Amsterdam

Hi, I’m Sandra

Your Amsterdam photoshoot with a local

I became a full-time photographer in Amsterdam in 2018. Since then, I’ve photographed 1,500+ happy clients from 75 countries along these canals. I speak Spanish, English, French and Dutch, so you feel at ease from the first minute.

Amsterdam is perfect for surprise proposals, engagements, honeymoons, couples, solo travellers and families. Think the Dancing Houses on the Damrak, the Seven Bridges or a quiet street in the Jordaan.

Of course, no modelling experience is needed. I guide you the whole time, so your photos feel relaxed and natural.

My Style

Editorial

Authentic

Unconventional

Elegant

Modern

Emotional

Spontaneous

Where I shoot

Amsterdam

Utrecht

Haarlem

Zansche Zaans

Rotterdam

The Hague

The Netherlands & Worldwide

Kind Words

“For anyone looking for an engagement photographer in Amsterdam, Sandra is your girl.”

Had a lovely time getting our engagement couple photos with Sandra. I did a lot of research looking for the right photographer and chose Sandra because I liked the laid back yet romantic quality of her photos. I didn't want something that felt too staged or stiff. She was the perfect fit for us. We immediately felt very comfortable and had a lot of fun shooting around my neighbourhood with her. For anyone looking for an engagement photographer in Amsterdam, Sandra is your girl.

Maria Elena & Guislain, client review

Maria Elena & Guislain

Canada 🇨🇦

“Sandra was simply amazing.”

Sandra was simply amazing. An awesome human being, a passion-driven photographer. She valued our preferences and was a passionate storyteller and apart from photos helped me to know more about culture and life in Amsterdam. As a photographer, she had an excellent sense of 'angle' and 'frame' which was combined with passion, resulting in an excellent image. Towards the end of the shooting, it was no longer apparent that we were meeting for the first time. Sandra, thank you so much for helping make this Amsterdam photography experience happen for us!

Family Cox, client review

Family Cox

United States 🇺🇸

“Has sido la guinda del pastel de un viaje inolvidable!”

Es muy difícil explicar lo gratificante, bonita y divertida que fue para mi pareja y para mi la experiencia que vivimos con Sandra. No podemos definirla como experiencia fotográfica exclusivamente, ni como experiencia turística; ella supo hacernos sentir entre amigas. Su carácter, profesionalidad y personalidad nos hicieron pasar uno de los ratos que jamás olvidaremos de Amsterdam y que, gracias a su trabajo, nos llevamos inmortalizado para el recuerdo. Gracias por las risas, las historias y los consejos. Has sido la guinda del pastel de un viaje inolvidable!

Iratxe, client review

Iratxe

Spain 🇪🇸

“Ses belles photos nous permettent de repartir avec des souvenirs intemporels.”

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié cette expérience. Sandra a réussi facilement à nous mettre à l'aise pour notre photoshoot. Très sympathique et professionnelle, elle nous a emmenés dans des endroits charmants et nous a raconté en français et anglais quelques anecdotes sur Amsterdam. Nous n'avons pas vu le temps passer et avons passé un très bon moment en sa compagnie. Ses belles photos nous permettent de repartir avec des souvenirs intemporels. Merci encore pour cette expérience photographique!

Laura, client review

Laura

France 🇫🇷

“Sandra é uma profissional incrível, amei as fotos que fiz com ela.”

Sandra é uma profissional incrível, amei as fotos que fiz com ela, Querida, simpática fiz a melhor escolha...ela é dedicada e soube entender o que eu queria... Ela conhecia muito sobre a cidade, fatos históricos, curiosidades sobre a cidade, arquitetura e estilo de vida que fizeram tudo ser mais especial. Ela foi muito atenciosa desde antes do encontro (nas direções até o ponto de encontro), durante as fotos, que alem de apenas um ensaio foram um verdadeiro tour por Amsterdā. Recomendo muito...

Annie, client review

Annie

Brasil 🇧🇷
01 / 05

Your Amsterdam photoshoot, step by step

What time do we start?

Morning or golden hour. Early mornings give you quiet canals; the hours before sunset give the warmest light. I shoot Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00, and weekends on request.

Where do we shoot?

Your favourite spots. Depending on your package, we then visit 1 to 3 locations: the Jordaan, the Skinny Bridge, the Dancing Houses or the Seven Bridges. Before the shoot, you get a Google Maps meeting point.

Do I need posing experience?

Not at all. I guide every pose and keep it relaxed, so you can enjoy the city while I capture it.

Portrait photoshoot in Amsterdam
Surprise proposal in Amsterdam
Planning a surprise proposal photoshoot in AmsterdamAmsterdam photoshoot day by the canalsRetouched portrait from an Amsterdam photoshoot

What to expect

01

Book your session

Choose your package, then pick a day and time in my calendar. Online bookings close 2 days before the shoot. Need a last-minute date? Contact me quickly: if I'm available, I always go above and beyond to make it happen.

02

Client Portal

After booking, you'll receive an email with your invoice and access to your Client Portal, where we plan your shoot together. Inside you'll find all the resources to prepare:

  • Pre-Session Questionnaire
  • Planning Video Call
  • Moodboard
  • What to Wear Guide
  • Makeup & Hair Artists Guide
  • Outdoor Locations in Amsterdam
  • Outdoor Locations in the Netherlands
03

Your photoshoot experience

I guide you through every pose, so it feels natural, even if it's your first photoshoot. Since 2018 I've photographed 1,500+ happy clients from 75 countries, so you're in good hands.

Once you decide your location(s), I share a Google Maps meeting point in advance, so you know exactly where to find me.

04

Private gallery

Within 3 days after the shoot, you receive a private gallery with watermarked previews to choose your favourites.

In accordance with your package, you select a set number of photos. Extra photos are €22 each (excl. VAT).

05

Retouching & delivery

Your final photos are retouched and delivered within 5–7 days, in high resolution, in colour and black & white.

From your private gallery, you can also order albums, prints, save-the-date cards and canvases of your retouched photos, made by a premium printing brand I trust. As I partner with them, you get an exclusive discount.

Amsterdam Packages

A woman with her dog smiles to the camera in the canals of Amsterdam.

Short & Sweet

€ 310 (excl. VAT)
  • 1 hour
  • 1 person
  • 1 location
  • No outfit change
  • 10 retouched photos
A man walking on Amsterdam's dock during his solo traveler photo session.

Timeless Souvenir

€ 400 (excl. VAT)
  • 1 hour
  • 1-2 persons
  • 1 location
  • No outfit change
  • 20 retouched photos
A couple enjoys a piggyback ride through Amsterdam's canals during a couple photoshoot.

Storyteller

€ 530 (excl. VAT)
  • 1 h 30 min
  • 1-4 persons
  • 2 locations
  • 1 outfit change
  • 30 retouched photos
A family enjoying their Amsterdam photoshoot.

Adventurer

€ 600 (excl. VAT)
  • 1 h 30 min
  • 1-6 persons
  • 3 locations
  • 1-2 outfit changes
  • 40 retouched photos
EVERY AMSTERDAM PACKAGE INCLUDES

Client Portal & Guides✦Planning Video Call✦Private Online Gallery✦Delivery in 5–7 Days✦Extra Photos €22 · excl. VAT

Amsterdam Photographyreal clients along the canals

Every Amsterdam photoshoot is different: the light, the streets, the people. All of these are real clients, photographed along the canals, bridges and hidden corners of the city.

Also, colour and black & white, retouched by hand and delivered in your private online gallery.

Amsterdam photography animated gallery
Maternity photoshoot by the Amsterdam canals
Engagement photoshoot of a couple in Amsterdam
Couple photoshoot in Amsterdam
Couple kissing on an Amsterdam bridge
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ExperienceAll of Holland
in One Day

Tulip fields, Keukenhof & Amsterdam, planned around you

Combo Packages

Couple walking at Keukenhof gardens and holding hands with engagement ring by an Amsterdam canal

Keukenhof + Amsterdam

€ 955 (excl. VAT)
  • 2 hours
  • 1-4 persons
  • 1-3 outfit changes
  • 40 retouched photos
Couple kissing in the tulip fields and embracing by Amsterdam canal houses

Tulip Fields + Amsterdam

€ 995 (excl. VAT)
  • 2 hours
  • 1-4 persons
  • 1-3 outfit changes
  • 40 retouched photos
Couple in yellow tulip fields and at Keukenhof gardens among blue flowers

Tulip Fields + Keukenhof

€ 1155 (excl. VAT)
  • 2 hours
  • 1-4 persons
  • 1-3 outfit changes
  • 40 retouched photos
Woman in a pink tulle dress in hyacinth fields, by Amsterdam canal houses and at Keukenhof

Tulip Fields, Amsterdam & Keukenhof

€ 1325 (excl. VAT)
  • 3 hours
  • 1-4 persons
  • 1-5 outfit changes
  • 60 retouched photos
EVERY COMBO PACKAGE INCLUDES

Client Portal & Guides✦Planning Video Call✦Private Online Gallery✦Delivery in 10–14 Days✦Extra Photos €26 · excl. VAT

TULIP SEASON 2027
 

Keukenhof Gardens
18 March – 9 May

Tulip Fields
Mid-April – Early May


Book early to secure your spot! Sessions are limited and tend to sell out in advance.

Amsterdam Photoshoot FAQs

Additional retouched photos

22€ each (excl. VAT) – Basic Retouching

Additional hours shooting

75€ for each additional 30 minutes of shooting (excl. VAT).

150€ for each additional 1 hour of shooting (excl. VAT).

Weekends & Public Holidays

I typically do not schedule sessions on public holidays, though exceptions may occasionally be made depending on availability and project type.

Weekends are reserved to maintain a healthy work-life balance and ensure the highest quality for each session. However, I may accommodate weekend bookings for clients who are unable to schedule during weekdays.

Weekend sessions (Saturday and Sunday) include a 75€ surcharge (excluding VAT). This fee is automatically applied when selecting a weekend date in the booking calendar.

I recommend scheduling weekend sessions early in the morning to avoid crowds and ensure optimal lighting conditions, especially at popular locations.

Priority Retouching

An additional fee of 150€ (excluding VAT) applies for our 3-working-day turnaround service. Your edited images will be delivered within three business days once selections and payment are confirmed.

Kindly inform us before booking this option to ensure availability in our schedule.

Privacy Protection

For clients who require complete confidentiality, a privacy protection option is available for an additional 60€ (excluding VAT).

When selected, your images will remain private and will not be used for portfolio, social media, advertising, or any promotional purposes — online or offline. The photographer retains full copyright of the images but agrees not to publish or use them for marketing purposes.

Travel fee

Extra fees may apply outside Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Hilversum.

Outside the Netherlands – to be determined.

For detailed information about our booking policies, follow-up process, retouching, and cancellations, please visit our general FAQ page — also available in the footer at the bottom of the website.

It is always a great idea to bring flowers, especially tulips! In the Netherlands, these are iconic and make stunning accessories for photos. You can also use a hat, jewellery, scarf, foulard, Amsterdam map, or vintage camera as props.

Best photo spots in Amsterdam

There are a lot of photogenic spots located in city centre where you can take breathtaking pictures of Amsterdam’s architecture, from hidden streets, beautiful bridges and docks with views of the majestic 17th century Dutch canal houses.

Here is a short list with some of the best photo spots in Amsterdam that you can use for your photoshoot:

Amsterdam canal houses

You can choose your favourite Amsterdam canal for your photographs, such as Brouwersgracht, Prinsengracht, Herengracht, or Singel canal.

Skinny bridge and Amstel river

Magere Brug, also known as Skinny Bridge or Love Lock Bridge, is the most famous bridge in the Dutch capital. Another nearby location to visit for more photos with a Parisian vibe can be found at the Blauwbrug and the docks at Amstel river.

Private canal boat photoshoot in Amsterdam

We have a partnership with private boat providers so that you can enjoy a canal cruise while having your photo session. There is a high demand for romantic boat photoshoots for couples, proposals, engagements, and weddings. By photographing from a canal cruise, you can obtain different perspectives than if you were taking pictures from the street.

The Red Light District

We highly recommend visiting the Red Light District at night. If you are wondering, it is unfortunately not possible to take photos in this street in Amsterdam. Keeping the sex workers’ privacy is important, but we can offer a stunning night photography experience where you can capture the city lights, Amsterdam night life and have cool photographs with red neon lights.

Other photo spots

It is also possible to shoot at the iconic Dam Square, Central Station, or at the famous Bloemenmarkt, however these locations are always crowded, we will be glad to suggest the best spots and times for you to shoot.

The Begijnhof and NDSM Wharf are other great photo locations that we can choose to visit for your shoot.

During winter season, there’s a cute street called the Nine Streets in Amsterdam, where you can get pictures with Christmas lights at night.

Indoor

Outdoor locations in Amsterdam are better for photos. However, you can also take some photos in a coffee place or terrace, there is nothing more fancy than enjoying a glass of wine next to a beautiful canal or a coffee. Inside your Client Portal you will find a booklet with indoor locations where we can shoot, such as coffee shops, hotels rooftops, etc.

Ready to book your Amsterdam session?

Amsterdam’s canals are waiting for you. Pick your package, choose your day and time in my calendar and book online in a few minutes. Once you’ve booked, I’ll guide you through everything in your Client Portal, from what to wear to the best locations.

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