Doctor in mask cuts umbilical cord as mother bonds with newborn baby after C-section delivery. Birth photography by Constanze Ariane

Cesarean Stories

 

A beginning you'll never

want to forget.

 

 

The first moments often pass in a heartbeat.



The photographs remain.

 

Smiling mother lying on operating table during cesarean section delivery procedure. Birth photography by Constanze Ariane
Newborn baby crying immediately after birth during cesarean section delivery.
Medical team lifting newborn baby during cesarean section delivery in operating room.
Black and white photo capturing the dramatic moment of a baby being delivered during a cesarean section surgery.
Black and white close-up of gloved hands carefully holding newborn baby after cesarean delivery.
Newborn baby's hand visible during cesarean section surgery in operating room.
Medical team carefully handling newborn baby during cesarean delivery in operating room.
Medical team delivering newborn baby during cesarean section in hospital operating room. Birth photography by Constanze Ariane
A newborn baby cries as medical staff lift it during a cesarean section birth in black and white.
Surgeons in green scrubs delivering crying newborn during cesarean section procedure. Birth photography by Constanze Ariane
A black and white photo of a surgeon performing a C-section while the mother lies awake on the table.
Mother receives a kiss while holding her newborn baby after cesarean delivery. Birth photography by Constanze Ariane
A mother lies awake on the operating table during a cesarean section with medical monitors attached.
A newborn baby is placed on the chest of a mother immediately after a cesarean section delivery. Birth photography by Constanze Ariane

Kind Words

Ik zou iedereen die zwanger is aanraden dit te doen. Tijdens de bevalling gaat er zoveel aan je voorbij en deze foto's brengen je zoveel momenten terug.

De meest emotionele momenten uit mijn leven - dat is zeker.

Ik ben je eeuwig dankbaar.

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Anna

Wij hebben in september een zoontje gekregen en Constanze wist precies de emoties en gebeurtenissen op een foto te zetten. Constanze is zelf erg relaxed en voelt precies aan wat wij als ouders nodig hebben. Wij zijn erg dankbaar dat zij bij de geboorte aanwezig was."

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NIna

Ik heb erg fijn samengewerkt met Constanze tijdens een fotosessie van een geplande keizersnede. Ze kent de OK setting, weet precies hoe de ingreep verloopt en maakt daarom prachtige foto's, zonder het proces op de OK te verstoren. 

—

Janna, gynaecoloog

Why me - as your birth photographer?








As an anesthesiologist, I understand the rhythm of the operating room. I know when to step back, when to stay invisible and when a single photograph can preserve a moment that would otherwise be gone forever.

Gold Winner AURA International Photography Award 2025 badge with black center and gold border.
Surgical team delivering baby during cesarean section while mother watches in OR.

 

How it works

 

 

1 Get in touch

 

Call or mail me. We’ll have an informal chat and if we hit it off, we meet again to discuss your wishes and the hospital arrangements.

 

2 Birth Photography

 

The day you become a parent

 

3 Moments to enjoy

 

The reveal session—the day you get to see all your beautiful photos and choose your album and wall art.

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FAQ
In which hospitals do you work?

I do my birth photography work in hospitals of the northern provinces of the Netherlands.


I have a contract with the Martini Hospital in Groningen and Wilhelmina Hospital Assen. Many hospitals agree to a birth photographer if you ask and organize on time.

Are you available for non-planned births?

I specialize in planned cesarean sections. Due to my job at the hospital as an anesthesiologist it's not possible to attend "natural/ not planned" births.

Are my photographs kept private?

Always.

Images are only shared with your explicit permission.

How long will you be in the hospital to photograph?

I will start 1 hour before the cesarean section operation and will stay until 3 hours after.


Extra time to welcome your other kids/ family members can be arranged.

How far in advance should I schedule my cesarean photoshoot?

Ideally, as far in advance as possible. I dedicate a great deal of time to each client to ensure a truly bespoke experience; for this reason, I accept only two clients per month.

Last-minute enquiries are always welcome if I am available.

Can my partner stay fully present?

Absolutely.

One of the greatest gifts of having a photographer is that neither of you has to think about taking pictures.

You can simply experience the moment together.