As a family photographer in Waltrop, Nici van Grote captures relaxed, unposed family moments—outdoors in fields, in the studio garden or in the cozy daylight studio.
PassionPictures Fotostudios brings a warm, natural approach to family photography across Waltrop and the Ruhr area. Known locally as a Hochzeitsfotograf in Waltrop and an experienced family and newborn photographer, Nici van Grote blends more than two decades of practice with a clear visual style: soft, light-filled images, backlit glow and those small, honest moments—what she calls "Marmeladenglas moments." Why choose PassionPictures? Because we photograph families as they are: genuine, affectionate and delightfully imperfect. We embrace the real life details—rumpled shirts, windswept hair, spontaneous giggles—and turn them into images that feel like home. Our preferred light is natural daylight: we shoot outdoors in fields and meadows, in our wild studio garden, or in the cozy daylight loft studio in Dortmund Brechten when the weather calls for it. Our process is gentle and personal. Before your session we chat about locations, moods and must-have shots—whether that’s your family’s favourite tree, a riverside spot, or an urban backdrop like Zeche Ewald. On the day we keep things relaxed: play, guided moments, and plenty of breaks so children and babies stay comfortable. This relaxed rhythm lets real emotions surface and creates images you’ll return to for years. Nici’s experience with newborns and families guarantees a calm, safe environment for the tiniest members of your clan. Newborn sessions can be combined with family portraits or booked separately; we use handpicked, fair materials and gentle handling to protect comfort and warmth. The studio is an Ausbildungsbetrieb and Nici works alongside her assistant Tjorven, adding extra kindness and patience to the sessions. You’ll receive your edited images digitally, and we’re happy to advise on wall art and albums to make your favourite moments permanent. Whether it’s a big-family portrait with grandparents, candid playtime, or tender sibling shots—PassionPictures creates authentic memories made for everyday life. Contact Nici by WhatsApp: 0173-4103413 (voice messages welcome).
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Kleines, fokussiertes Shooting (Portrait, Family, Tiere) – 15 Minuten, 3 Dateien inklusive.
Short, focused shoot (portrait, family, pets) — 15 minutes, 3 files included.
Klassisches Familien- oder Babyshooting (30–45 min) mit 10 bearbeiteten Dateien; Option alle Dateien gegen Aufpreis.
Classic family or baby shoot (30–45 min) with 10 edited files; option to buy all files for an extra fee.
Gutschein für zwei Baby-Shootings (beispielsweise Babybauch + Newborn) – alle Fotos aus beiden Shootings inklusive.
Voucher for two baby shoots (e.g. maternity + newborn) — all photos from both sessions included.
Three-shoot package (maternity, newborn, milestone/1st birthday) including all images and outtakes — voucher valid for 3 years.
Drei-Shooting-Paket (Schwangerschaft, Newborn, Laufalter/1. Geb.) mit allen Bildern und Outtakes – Langzeitgutschein (3 Jahre gültig).
Business- und Firmenfotos vor Ort (Team, Praxis, Räume) inklusive Nutzungsrechtpauschale; Anfahrt wird berechnet.
On-site corporate photography (team, practice, interiors) including a usage fee; travel costs apply.