Fotostudio Bottrop - Friedenstein GmbH

“To make the essence of a person visible is the highest art of photography” — this philosophy guides Fotostudio Bottrop – Friedenstein GmbH. Established in 1982, our studio at the Rathaus in Bottrop specialises in warm, timeless family photography that captures real relationships and spontaneous moments. Annette Friedenstein and her team bring decades of experience, technical skill and a gentle, people-focused approach to every family session. Why choose us: We blend reliable technical expertise with a relaxed studio atmosphere where children and parents feel comfortable. From classic family portraits and playful children’s photos to sensitive maternity (babybauch) sessions, our focus is on authenticity rather than artificial poses. The result are family photos that convey personality and emotion and that families love to display. How we work: Each shoot begins with a personal consultation to align on style and expectations. In our Bottrop studio we create calm, controlled settings for portraits and creative family compositions. We guide children with patience and playfulness and support expectant mothers with respect and care, creating a relaxed mood that allows genuine moments to emerge. Our retouching enhances the image while preserving its character. Although family photography is a core focus, we also operate as a portrait and wedding studio — Fotostudio Bottrop is known as a wedding photographer in Bottrop and specialised in emotional reportage photography. This breadth of experience benefits our family clients: the calm professionalism needed for big life moments and the eye for narrative detail in everyday scenes. Our passion: Photography for us is both document and art. We aim to create family photographs that become treasured pieces of your family history. Get in touch for a non-binding consultation — Annette Friedenstein and the team look forward to capturing your family’s moments in Bottrop with care and creativity.