Monique Dirks Fotografie

Your family deserves photos that tell your story — not just pretty images. Based in Emden, Monique Dirks is a family photographer whose work focuses on authentic, timeless images that preserve the real emotions between the people you love. Her approach is natural and minimalist, allowing the connection and personality of each family to take center stage. Why clients choose Monique: as a mother of two and a photographer with years of experience, she creates a calm and trusting atmosphere where children and parents relax. She prefers natural daylight, working both from her cozy daylight studio in Osteel and on location across Emden and Ostfriesland (sunset sessions at Knock and other natural spots are favourites). Her photos aim to be timeless — reduced in style but rich in feeling. The process is personal and relaxed. Monique begins with an intake conversation to understand your wishes and practical details. During the session she guides gently, uses play and patience with children, and takes the time needed to capture genuine moments. For newborn sessions she plans with extra calm and care so the baby’s safety and comfort always come first. Many families choose to be photographed across life stages — from maternity to newborn and beyond — and Monique enjoys these long-term connections. In addition to family and newborn photography, she offers wedding coverage with the same attentive, unobtrusive style, plus options like short minisessions or a short memory film to bring moments to life. Her goal is that your images become heirlooms: printed albums, passepartout boxes and wooden keepsakes transform photos into treasures you can hold. If you value natural, emotional and timeless family photography in Emden and the surrounding region, Monique brings empathy, steady experience and a clear visual voice to capture your family as it truly is.