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portraits in the park with Lana
ohhhhh this little one truly melted my heart during her newborn session, here she is again at 8 months old. She’s still a total sweetheart :) If you weren’t smiling before.. surely you’re smiling right now :-) Just tooooooo cute!! :-) Hope you enjoyed the peek! Best wishes, ~Natalie
a Spring-time walk in Summer-time weather :)
Who can resist the outdoors with this fabulous weather we’re having…?! And what better place to visit than the Japanese Garden in Clingendael Park. That’s exactly where Karola and I were this morning. Now if only these images came with the wonderful scents these flowers gave… Arriving at the entrance to the Japanese Garden… It’s [...]
Posted in personal
Tagged clingendael, den haag, flowers, garden, japan, japanese garden, natalie carstens, nature, park, the hague, tigs creations photography
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Adrian, 7 months old and absolutely adorable!
*big smile* do you remember Adrian’s newborn session…? I’m so happy he’s one of my Baby’s First Year clients, especially after seeing his mama posting beautiful photos of him growing up on Facebook. I really couldn’t wait to photograph him again! Now he’s 7 months old… sitting up… and being as cute and adorable as [...]
welcome to the world, baby Alena
“I’m expecting two newborns, any time now” I would excitedly reply, whenever someone asked about my work. I have newborn babies on my mind. All the time. Seriously. I love it! :D I couldn’t wait to meet Alena, one of my newest clients. She was just 9 days new when I travelled to Amsterdam to [...]
Posted in baby, newborn, sneak peek
Tagged amsterdam, den haag, expat, in-home, natalie carstens, newborn, portrait photographer, professional photographer, studio, the hague, tigs creations photography
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tasting is believing – Katie’s Cookies
Look what arrived in the post today…!! :-) and underneath the wrapping… I lifted the lid….and WOW – I was hit smack in the face with the most delicious smells!!! absolutely mouth-watering! Oooooh which one to try first… they all look so good! and I am *loving* their names! :-) mmm Gingerbread Sweet & Spicy.. [...]
Posted in commercial-business, personal
Tagged cookies, delivery, food, gift, katies cookies, Netherlands, online, professional photographer, tigs creations photography, treat, utrecht, webshop
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launching Images to Inspire Hope – let’s help Japan!
On 11 March 2011, an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.9 hit Japan, and devastation through the tsunami followed. Along with fears of radiation; food, water and fuel are in short supply. The death toll has passed 10,000. More than 17,440 people are missing. Hundreds of thousands of people have been made homeless. It’s heartbreaking. [...]
Posted in giving back, news
Tagged charity, den haag, devastation, disaster, earthquake, fund raising, giving back, gouda, help, hope, images to inspire hope, initiative, japan, launch, natalie carstens, portrait photographer, prize draw, professional photographer, the hague, tigs creations photography, tsunami, utrecht, vinita salome, win
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Amazing lighting workshop in The Hague with Zach & Jody Gray
Wow! The past two days have been phenomenal! I have so many blog posts waiting to be written and client sessions I want to share, but this, this I have to blog about right NOW! I just spent two amazing days with Zach and Jody Gray from Gray Photography – and these guys are just incredible, [...]
A time to celebrate! Happy New Year!
Many thanks to my wonderful clients for making 2010 a fabulous year! And thank you to everyone for your support, encouragement, and kind comments here on my blog, on Facebook, Twitter and in person, it’s much appreciated! Here’s wishing you a fabulously Happy New Year celebration tonight. See you in 2011, may it be a [...]
Autumn in The Hague
I don’t know about where you are, but here in The Hague, autumn seemed to pass in the blink of an eye! On a damp and drizzly day in November, I met the beautiful H. Family. They were absolutely fabulous, and totally rocked their family session in Clingendael Park, even braving the rain! Having endured [...]
Posted in family, sneak peek
Tagged den haag, family, natural light, outdoors, park, portrait photographer, professional photographer, the hague, tigs creations photography
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oh Dexter, you’re a sweetheart!
Remember this gorgeous mama-to-be? I was delighted to hear of baby’s safe arrival.. A boy.. and with a gorgeous name too! Welcome to the world Dexter! :) A wonderfully adorable little brother for a delightful big sister! I just want to *kiss* those gorgeous cheeks of his! Sweet dreams little one.. It was lovely to [...]
