Tanja Stolz

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.

I had my first seaside shooting in a lovely town in Croatia with these beautiful girls. Mother-Daugther-pictures means so much to me. Every mom should have professional ones. They really enjoyed their special time at the sea.

Summer shootings tend to be all the same: My clients want me to shoot them on stunning outdoor locations. Often these pictures are perfect the way they are, because of these locations. But for me, the real "art" of a professional photographer is, to get these stunning pictures with even "less" but only light. On this hot but thundery summer day we had the choice between out- or indoor. But this beautiful mom-to-be has chosen an indoor shoot: thank you for that! I love the lighting setup here... And oh: her posing!

It was a huge pleasure and I felt truly honored to photograph this brave mother and her child in this intimate situation. I'm really looking up to women like her, who are strong enough to show the world, that motherly love can move mountains. And no matter what kind of barriers or challenges you're facing: As a mother you will always try to succed, to move on and give your very best for the sake of your beloved children. Even when you're feeling completely alone on the road.
Breastfeeding in public is still a controversial topic which I try to support with my pictures. I always want to show the beauty that lies within each breastfeeding situation. And capture precious moments between mother and child to become a memory forever.