Tanja Stolz

I had such a great time shooting this gorgeous mom to be. Poses like this one don't just "happen". It's me guiding my clients, making them feel comfortable in my presence so that they can be 100% them. My model chose this location, because she had spent a lot of time in this forest while being pregnant. So the place itself had a special meaning for her. This and my connection with her, made this picture so perfect.

Milestone sessions - oh how I love them. This shot is my favourite one of the birthday photoshoot from this little girl. We had a funny cakesmash in a flowery field and went on with some splash photos on our way back. They really turned out more than well because was so damn cute.

Cakesmash Sessions are one of my favourites. Because at this age, kids aldeady show a lot of personality. I always do a splash bath action shooting afterwards, which they really enjoy.

This is a picture I took when shooting a home story. While the parents were preparing their picnic setting in their backyard, I took the chance for some one-to-one shots with their two kids alone and got very nice ones.

One of the most important lessons I've learned through all the years of maternity photography: you have not only to be a good Photographer with All that technical skills but also sort of a guide for your models. In order to receive TRUE emotions, I became one of those photographers who constantly chat with their clients, make funny or even crazy or stupid things to make them laugh. But hey: if it's worth it, so what? Like with this couple: soon-to-be-dad told me before our session, that he is a bit shy in front of the camera. But with sympathy and the RIGHT feeling for what to say when, we got a ton of stunning couple shots like this one.

Another wonderful breastfeeding moment in my studio: This cute girl was the funniest little client I had in a breastfeeding-shooting so far. She was interacting with me and the camera all the time. I immediately fell in love with her smile! One of my favorite pictures of the shooting year!

Cake smash shootings are always cute, but this one was truly special. This little guy was literally soaking it all in and made such a big fun event out of the whole shooting, which we did outdoor at the lakeside.

This is one of my favorite breastfeeding shots I've made so far. Simply because it's just them: mom and daughter. And this little girl's look is so amazing. That's what it is all about.

I really LOVE cake-smash sessions - they are always so unpredictable... you really can't tell, if the kids love to smash their cake or not... for some of them it's the first sugar rush ever! And not every baby has a sweet tooth. The faces they make are so unique and totally fun to shoot. And I'm so happy, when parents choose pictures like this...

This breastfeeding moment is so precious. I love the self-confidence in the eyes of this stunning mom. She really rocked her breastfeeding-studio-session, which was a huge pleasure for me. It was a big wish of her to have at least one really good picture of this period of life as she had weaned a little later. And I'm glad that I could fulfill her dream.