Family photography in Elmshorn: Dirk Schönfeldt creates authentic family, baby and newborn images in a relaxed atmosphere — personal, creative and caring.
As a People & wedding photographer based in Elmshorn — and specialised in wedding photography — I also dedicate a lot of passion to family photography. I’m Dirk Schönfeldt and for over 25 years I’ve been documenting people’s most important moments. My family photography blends unobtrusive observation with a clear creative vision: natural family portraits, tender newborn and baby photography, child portraits and sensitive coverage for baptisms, communions and birthday celebrations. Why choose me? I aim to create images you’ll return to again and again — pictures that tell a story. I work patiently and with a sense of humour so children relax and parents can enjoy the session. Whether outdoors at a favourite location or in my private studio in Elmshorn, I build a calm environment where genuine moments appear: laughter, closeness, small touches and the quiet seconds between life’s busy moments. My process is personal and well organised: we discuss your wishes up front, choose locations and moods together, and I guide you through the shoot day with composure and experience. For newborn sessions, baby welfare is paramount — I work safely, gently and favour natural poses and soft lighting. With children I use short, playful approaches and gentle direction to capture authentic expressions rather than staged smiles. Post-production is an integral part of my craft: subtle retouching, harmonious colour grading and — if desired — creative compositing from my fotodesign services. The result are high-quality images suitable for digital galleries, fine-art prints or albums that make lasting keepsakes. I photograph across Elmshorn and the surrounding area and look forward to telling your family’s story in pictures. Get in touch for an initial conversation — together we’ll create the best way to preserve your precious moments.