Bride standing in soft window light before her wedding ceremony

Leica · Weddings · Portraits · Documentary

Romance in quiet luxury

Warm, cinematic wedding and portrait photography in the Netherlands and throughout Europe.

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Selected work

Honest moments, artfully observed.

A collection of weddings and portraits shaped by light, feeling and genuine connection. Photographed with a calm presence and an eye for the moments that outlive the day.

Bride in an off-shoulder wedding dress photographed in soft window lightBridal portraitQuiet momentSoft window light, a thoughtful pause and an image that needs no direction.Bride smiling while her hair is styled on the morning of her weddingWedding morningGetting ReadyThe anticipation, laughter and small rituals before the day begins.Cinematic portrait of a woman reflected in a three-panel mirrorCinematic portraitThe LookA private glance, held in layers of reflection and natural light.Newlyweds raising champagne glasses beside their wedding cakeCelebrationChapeauA toast, a wedding cake and the bright ease of celebration.Bride in a lace wedding dress portrayed in warm dramatic lightBridal portraitAt leastWarm shadows and a composed portrait with the stillness of cinema.Black-and-white photograph of newlyweds walking together beneath an open skyBlack & whiteYouthMovement, open sky and the freedom of a moment outside the schedule.
Bride in a lace wedding dress portrayed in warm dramatic light

Leica · Natural light · Documentary instinct

Approach

I don’t photograph perfect moments.

I’m Chas Krijnen, a wedding and portrait photographer based in Drenthe. I photograph the moments that become unforgettable: the quiet ones, the unexpected ones and the ones that feel real years later.

Working with a calm and observant approach, I create imagery that is honest, timeless and full of atmosphere. Present when it matters, unobtrusive when the moment needs space.

Tell me your story

Photography with intention

Every story deserves its own rhythm.

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Intimate weddings

A complete visual story of the day — from the anticipation before the ceremony to the energy of the celebration.

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Portraits

Cinematic portraits with natural direction, considered light and enough space for personality to remain visible.

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Across Europe

Based in the north of the Netherlands and available for meaningful celebrations and portrait stories throughout Europe.

Kind words

What remains after the photographs arrive.

“Chas captured the quiet moments we didn’t even notice ourselves. We were truly amazed when we saw the results.”

Aruna & Asterios

“We were so happy we chose Chas for our wedding. He really captured the essence of our day.”

Dana & Toufik

“We were very happy that Chas photographed our wedding. His approach is calm, professional and assured.”

Marianne & René

Wedding stories

More than a single beautiful frame.

A wedding is movement, atmosphere and connection. These longer stories show how the quiet and vivid moments belong together.

Aruna and Asterios dancing together during their wedding celebrationWedding storyAruna & AsteriosMusic, movement and the kind of emotion that cannot be rehearsed.View full story ↗Dana and Toufik sharing an intimate moment during their wedding ceremonyWedding storyDana & ToufikA celebration shaped by Moroccan tradition, deep colour and quiet tenderness.View full story ↗

Bookings & inquiries

Tell me what you want to remember.

Share your date, location and what matters most to you. I’ll reply personally and tell you whether I’m available.

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DrentheThe Netherlands & Europe
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