Wiebke Schäfer Fotografie

Between laughter and love — memories for a lifetime: As a photographer with heart, I accompany families, expectant mothers and new parents in Recklinghausen & the surrounding area. My work starts where real life happens: in everyday togetherness, in small gestures and quiet moments that later become the most treasured memories. My visual style is natural and unobtrusive. I prefer real light, genuine emotions and minimal staging. That doesn’t mean there’s no guidance — I lead gently, create space for closeness and give small prompts so children can relax and parents can be themselves. The result is family photography that shows you just as you are: alive, connected and warm. I especially enjoy maternity and newborn sessions. For these I work with great sensitivity: maternity shoots focus on relaxed, natural poses and moody light; newborn sessions are paced with care, honoring rest times, intimate moments and those tiny details—little fingers, sleepy looks and the security of being held. Safety and comfort for parents and baby always come first. My process is personal and straightforward: we start with a conversation—by phone or message—to clarify your wishes, favourite locations and the look you want. On the day of the shoot I create a relaxed, trusting atmosphere; for outdoor sessions I use natural light to achieve warm, timeless images. After the shoot I carefully select the best images and edit them subtly to preserve mood and authenticity. For busy families I also offer mini-sessions: compact shoots that produce natural, loving photos in a short timeframe—perfect for family or couple portraits without the long planning. As a mother and photographer, my motivation is simple: to capture fleeting moments of your family life and turn them into lasting images. If you value natural, heartfelt family photography, I’d love to meet you and tell your story through my lens.