Newborn & Family Photographer in Amstelveen & Amsterdam

Your story matters, and I'm here to help you preserve it, wherever in the world it started.

I'm Fernanda Dames, a portrait photographer based in Amstelveen, specializing in newborn, maternity, children, family, cake smash, and personal branding photography for families and professionals across Amstelveen, Amsterdam, and the surrounding area.

I create clean, timeless, and meaningful images that celebrate life's most important moments, from your baby's first days to your professional presence online. Photography is about more than pictures. It's about connection, memory, and feeling, and the images we make together are meant to be treasured today and looked back on with joy for decades to come.

I Know What It Means to Build a Life in a New Country

Moving abroad changes everything, and the big moments of life don't wait until you feel settled. Maybe your baby arrived far from your parents. Maybe your family is growing in a country that still feels new. Maybe you want to hold on to this chapter, because it won't look like this forever.

I understand that, because I've lived it. I opened my first studio in Rio de Janeiro in 2019, spent five years photographing families in Mexico City, and now I've made the Netherlands my home, building my work here in Amstelveen. I've learned how to make people feel comfortable and welcome in a place that's still unfamiliar, and how much it means to have photographs of the years that shaped your family's story.

Sessions in Your Language

I speak English, Portuguese, and Spanish, so you can plan your session, ask questions, and feel completely at ease in the language that feels most like home. Expat families, international couples, and newcomers to the Netherlands are always welcome.

A Personalized and Comfortable Experience

I know how important it is to feel calm, supported, and confident in front of the camera. My approach is thoughtful, relaxed, and guided, so whether you're welcoming a new baby, capturing family connections, celebrating a milestone, or elevating your brand, you'll feel at ease and genuinely seen.

As a mother of two, I bring deep understanding, patience, and care to every session, especially newborn and children's portraits. Sessions are paced around your needs and designed to capture real, heartfelt moments. I come to you for in-home family sessions, and for personal branding I can photograph you on-site at your workplace, so it fits into your busy schedule.

My Photography Style

• Clean, minimalist imagery
• Timeless compositions
• Emotion and connection at the center of every photo

I avoid unnecessary props and distractions, keeping the focus on you, your family, and your story. The result feels both elegant and authentic, no matter the session type.

Experience You Can Trust

Since 2019, I've had the joy of photographing families and professionals across three cities and from all over the world: local families, international visitors, expats, and individuals building their personal brand through photography. From thoughtful planning to final delivery, my priority is that your experience feels supportive, professional, and truly personal.

What I Photograph

• Newborn Photography in Amstelveen & Amsterdam: gentle portraits of your baby's earliest days
• Maternity Photography: beautiful, elegant images celebrating pregnancy
• Children's Portraits: each stage of childhood, with personality and joy
• Family Photography: natural, heartfelt portraits to treasure together
• Cake Smash & First Birthday: fun, lively portraits for the big milestone
• Personal Branding Photography: professional imagery that elevates your presence online

Where I Work

Based in Amstelveen and photographing across Amsterdam (including Amsterdam Zuid and Buitenveldert) and nearby towns such as Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, Aalsmeer, Uithoorn, and Hoofddorp.

Let's Create Something Meaningful Together

Whether you're booking your first session in the Netherlands or returning for another milestone, I'd be honored to be part of your story.

Contact me to check availability and start planning your session in Amstelveen or Amsterdam. Prefer to ask first? Write to me in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.