FAQ.

I am based in Zandhoven and work throughout Belgium, mainly in the Antwerp, Ghent and Mechelen area. For weddings and special locations I also travel further. Feel free to get in touch if you are unsure.

For family sessions I recommend booking 2 to 6 weeks in advance. For weddings, plan 6 to 18 months ahead, especially for popular weekend dates in spring and summer. Don’t hesitate to ask if your date is sooner.

Yes, most sessions take place at weekends or on weekdays in the late afternoon. Weddings are almost always at weekends. We always find the moment that suits your family best together.

Yes, absolutely. Choose a gift voucher on my gift voucher page, or email info@stefandesaeyere.be and we'll create a personal one together.

A mini session lasts 45 minutes. INTRO 45 minutes, STORY 60 minutes, COMPLETE 90 minutes. A wedding reportage is event-based: Classic Story until the ceremony, Essential Story until the reception, Full Story until the first dance.

Choose simple, calm colours that suit you: soft tones, earth tones and off-whites look beautiful on camera. Avoid loud prints, big logos or too many different colours within one family. You don’t need to match perfectly; a shared colour palette is enough. After booking you receive the matching preparation guide with colour advice, location tips and what to expect.

Cloudy or overcast weather is actually ideal for portrait photography: it gives soft, even light without harsh shadows. In case of rain or storm we move the session to another date free of charge. Weddings always go ahead, rain or shine; rain often brings the most emotional images.

Yes, absolutely. You are welcome to suggest a location; a meaningful place makes the photos extra personal. I’m also happy to help you choose. Together we look at what works best for your style and the time of day.

That’s completely normal and my favourite challenge. I deliberately work calmly and always take the time to put you at ease. I follow children at their own pace. The best images happen exactly when they forget for a moment that there’s a photographer. A shoot doesn’t have to be a performance.

You receive your edited photo gallery via a personal online gallery within a maximum of 4 weeks after the session. For weddings this is 5 to 6 weeks. Via the gallery you can easily download, select and share photos.

Via a personal online gallery that you can easily download in high resolution. The gallery stays available for at least a year. You can print the images, share them via WhatsApp or Instagram, or turn them into an album.

You may. Once you have received the images, they are yours. For online use I ask you to mention my name if you like, but it isn’t required.

Yes. Via my services page you can order high-quality photo albums and fine-art prints. I work with artisan printers for a timeless result that lasts for generations.

You’ll find a full overview of all packages and rates on the services page. Wedding reportages start at Classic Story from €600. Prices for other sessions vary with duration and type. Feel free to request a personal quote.

Your booking is final once you agree to the quote. Everything is paid before the images are delivered. Weddings: a deposit holds your date; it comes off the total. The balance is paid before the gallery and the album are delivered. Other photoshoots: no deposit.

Every session price includes the shoot itself, professional editing of all selected images, and the high-resolution online gallery. Private sessions: €70 production cost included; outside Antwerp and Zandhoven +€40 travel. Business assignments (headshots) and real estate/property/interiors: only the base rates on the site, no production cost or travel costs.

Only for private sessions. The €70 production cost is already included in the package price. Travel costs of €40 apply only outside Antwerp and Zandhoven. For a shoot in November or December 2026 there are none, also outside Antwerp and Zandhoven. Wedding packages have no zone surcharge; this is shown on the package card. Business assignments (headshots) and real estate/property/interiors: no production cost and no travel costs, only the base rates on the site.

As early as possible, ideally 12 to 18 months before the wedding date. Popular weekends in May, June and September are often booked a year in advance. Got a date set? Check my availability in the diary or request a personal quote.

I can check that quickly. See my diary or send your date via a personal quote. I’ll get back to you ASAP, usually within 24 hours.

If I fall ill, I’ll put you in touch with other photographers from my network. Photographers who know my style and way of working.

That depends on the package. Most wedding packages cover the preparations of the bride and/or groom, the ceremony, the reception and part of the party. We agree on this in advance so there are no surprises.