EXPERIENCE
Have you ever experienced that nostalgic feeling when flipping through old photographs?
The most captivating images are often those candid shots that captured you in a carefree and beautiful moment without you knowing that someone was taking a picture. These images will always transport you right back to a specific moment in time. My goal is to catch all those emotions and special memories during your day. Each time you revisit your photos, you'll be transported back to your most cherished moments, filled with love and joy.
My photography style can be described as documentary, editorial, and cinematic, as I aim to capture your unique story and create unforgettable moments. With a background in fashion photography, I strive to blend artistry and storytelling in every shot.
But by far the most important
thing is for you to enjoy every second of your big day and that no one has
to worry about whether he or she looks good in the pictures! How? Just let me take care of that ;)!
I draw my inspiration from a variety of sources, including movies, art museums, stories, designers, fashion editorials, and music. However, I also find immense inspiration from the couples themselves. It is crucial for me to truly understand the couples I work with.
What motivates them? What is the essence of their love? What are their aspirations and dreams? How do they envision looking back at their pictures, and what would bring them genuine happiness? Also: I'm asking them to send some of their "best" and favorite pictures so far (holiday pictures will do) so I can really see how they like to see themselfs as we all have our personal favorite angles, haven't we?
Some of my favorite moments in photography include the ones that brought our team into Vogue, fueling both my personal and our collective careers. Additionally, capturing happy tears, tender touches, genuine hugs, and spontaneous laughter always makes my heart race. These moments are truly golden shots for me.
Another memorable image is of a pair of 5-year-old twins sitting on a bench, each in identical dresses. One sits prim and proper, eating with precision, while the other gleefully devours her cake like a little monster. This single picture encapsulates so much for me about their unique personalities.
Also last year we shot a huge celebrity wedding with whole hollywood walking around but due to the strict nda's we unfortunately can't share it with the world yet..
I have a deep affection for my boyfriend (yes, Erik, I'm eagerly anticipating our next step together!) and our joyful dog (happy) Camper. Camper is the most cheerful and amusing dog you'll ever encounter; his favorite pastime is stealing random peoples shoes and tossing them into the ocean. I end up running after him and footing the bill for replacing those shoes mostly haha... .
My love for the ocean and surfing runs deep, and as long as I have my family, pets, and the ocean nearby, I am truly content.
What's not to like? The joy of witnessing two individuals deeply in love, uniting their families and celebrating the next chapter of their relationship is truly heartwarming. Capturing those perfect moments that tell the unique story of a wedding day is a passion of mine. The opportunity to document the love, joy, and connections shared on such a special occasion is a privilege I cherish deeply.
this is an easy one! I lOVE a glass of really good WINE and ofcourse as a real dutchy another guilty pleasure is Cheese!
Mostly in the water as I love to surf! After every busy season, I have always spend countless hours behind my computer (selecting and editing) that I always need a good reset to come back to the real world, haha. Surfing really brings me back to nature, or should I say, my nature. We have a small romantic house in Bali, so that's my perfect hideout!
This is also the place where I start designing all wedding albums for my beloved my couples.
what people say: ITALIAN VOGUE
Charis's unique style is characterized by her ability to capture perfect moments as they naturally unfold, while skillfully guiding them into editorial frames.
