EMVDS photography

I’m Emma van der Stel from EMVDS Photography, based in Groningen. As a specialist in corporate photography and portraiture, I help businesses and entrepreneurs create imagery that builds trust and highlights the personality of your organisation. With a background in media, marketing and sustainable entrepreneurship, I deliver not only beautiful photos but also strategic thinking about how those images can strengthen your brand and message. My approach centers on storytelling: corporate portraits and employee photography should go beyond a tidy profile picture. Whether you need LinkedIn photos, headshots for your website or dynamic lifestyle shots of your team at work, I produce images that match your look — from formal and corporate to approachable and spontaneous. My style is cinema-inspired, with attention to light, composition and those small moments that reveal who the people behind your organisation really are. How I work: we begin with a briefing to define the visual style and goals. This consult can take place by email, phone or WhatsApp — practical and personal. During the shoot I create a relaxed atmosphere so colleagues feel at ease and authentic, natural images emerge. For teams I photograph both individual corporate portraits and energetic group shots you can use across your website, press materials and social channels. As a content expert I also provide strategic advice on image use: which formats and crops work best for LinkedIn, which lifestyle photos enhance your "About Us" page, and how to use original imagery in campaigns instead of generic stock. Original corporate photos increase recognisability and are often favoured by search engines over stock images — boosting both your branding and SEO. EMVDS Photography is located in Groningen and works with companies across the North Netherlands and beyond. I deliver professional files ready for online and print use. Want corporate photography that truly makes an impact and reflects your brand? Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation — I’d love to share ideas and discuss how we can strengthen your corporate visual language together.