THE ART OF BEING SEEN

A portrait beyond performance.

A presence remembered.

This is not about how you look.
It’s about how you feel—how you inhabit yourself.

I don’t offer standard sessions. I offer space. Clarity. Stillness. A mirror with intention.
In the privacy of my studio, we create something rare: a portrait that speaks before you do.

This is not photography. It’s presence—crafted with care and shaped into legacy.

The Art of Less

Reveal Your Presence. Own Your Story.

The less there is, the more truth emerges.
In my portrait work, I use the language of minimalism to reveal what matters most—you.

In the studio, every element is intentional—light, shadow, breath.
With all distraction stripped away, what remains is pure presence: your emotion, your energy, your story.

There is nothing to hide behind. Nowhere to perform.
Only the quiet kind of confidence that doesn’t ask for attention—it holds it.

Each image becomes a study in strength and softness, simplicity and depth.
What we create is more than a portrait—it’s the most timeless version of you.

Beyond the frame - within the soul

HOW IT FEELS

Quiet. Intentional. Unmistakably You.

We begin without pressure. No fixed poses. No artificial direction.
Instead, I guide with quiet confidence—reading your energy, shaping light and silence into something meaningful.

This is a slow unraveling. A process of revealing, not performing.
Each session is entirely bespoke. We tailor everything—duration, mood, styling, rhythm—to meet you exactly where you are.

You don’t step in front of the camera.
You step into yourself.

What they say

Ich wollte Bilder, die nicht laut sind – sondern ehrlich. Sascha hat eine Atmosphäre geschaffen, in der ich mich nicht nur wohl, sondern schön gefühlt habe. Nicht inszeniert. Sondern echt. - Julia, Wien


I found Sascha through his Instagram poetry—his words feel like gentle touches. That’s exactly what he captured in images, too. A quiet miracle. Claire, US

More from those who’ve shared this experience with me—read what it felt like.

Come as you are.

The power is already in you.

You don’t need to prepare for this.
You don’t need to try harder or pose better.

This session is not about impressing.
It’s a space to drop the performance and return to presence.

Whether it marks a shift, a celebration, or simply a moment to feel more like yourself—
what we create will reflect not how you look, but how it feels to be truly seen.

If this resonates, trust the feeling.

PRICING & BOOKING

Crafted with care. Offered with intention.

Every session is individually crafted—there are no packages, no templates, no off-the-shelf offers.
We begin with a personal conversation to understand who you are and what you’re looking for.

When there’s a shared sense of connection and clarity of vision, we move forward—shaping an experience that’s deeply intentional and entirely your own.

Availability is limited by design, ensuring that each session receives the time, energy, and presence it deserves.
Pricing reflects the scope, depth, and preparation involved—and is offered upon request.

If this resonates, let’s begin the conversation.

contact@van-der-werf.com

Based in Vienna. Available wherever the journey calls.

German or English—write in the language that feels most like you.

Let presence speak.

Created to live beyond the screen.


Your portrait is more than a digital moment—it’s a piece of your story, shaped with care and made to live beyond the screen.

Investing in portrait photography becomes truly meaningful when it results in a piece you can return to, reflect on, and cherish.

Imagine having a stunning print—crafted with care and intention—that becomes part of your space and your story.
Only then does the portrait feel fully real: something lasting, something quietly powerful.

I offer museum-quality fine art prints, personally crafted with attention to tone, texture, and finish—elevating your portrait into a lasting piece of art.

Ready when you are.

A note before we begin:
My work is personal, intentional, and rooted in artistic excellence.
Each session is shaped by presence, calm precision, and an unwavering eye for detail.

This is not a quick shoot.
It’s a crafted experience—one that begins with conversation and unfolds into something timeless.

All sessions include a personal pre-shoot consultation, a tailored in-studio portrait experience, and a curated gallery of professionally finished images.
Additional retouching, travel, makeup, and unique requests are quoted individually.

Images are delivered with a standard personal-use license (e.g., private portfolio, social media).
Licensing for commercial or extended use is available upon request.