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You remind women of what makes them feel alive?
I capture exactly that.
In photo reports and films that not only document your work, but help those you serve feel what truly shifts through your presence.
Maybe you think...
✦ You want to capture the magic - but a camera would disturb intimate moments.
✦ You guide others through profound processes - but what happens isn't visible in pictures.
✦ Your participants experience so much, open up, and grow - but they reach only few people.
I capture with a camera that doesn’t click, but listens silently.
My work is for you if…
✦ you are looking for a photographer who attunes to the group dynamics - rather than disrupting it.
✦ you want your work to resonate in photos and films - not just documented.
✦ you want interviews that carry your paticipants experience - and make your work tangible.
How I work
I accompany you through your day and make visible how you lead groups, create rituals, and provide a safe space.
✦ I am present – and notice essential moments.
✦ I see – even what is quiet.
✦ I listen – and invite your natural self.
How we work together
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We will meet via Zoom or on the phone and spend about 20 minutes together. You will tell me what moves you and what you want to make visible.
I will listen, suggest suitable options, and answer all your questions.
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You decide on the duration and depth of the support, and choose the elements that suit you: portraits for you - with or without individual sessions, photo report, interview, image film, or a combination of these. I will then send you a personalized offer, which you confirm.
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When you book a shoot with me, the journey doesn't begin in front of the camera, it starts much earlier.
In one or more individual online sessions (via Zoom), we gently explore together: What is moving you before the shoot? What feelings are surfacing? Maybe insecurity, shame, perfectionism, inner pressure, or the desire to “get everything right”?
And also after the shoot, something might touch or unsettle you. Maybe you find it hard to look at yourself in some of the photos. Maybe something else comes to the surface.
This session is not about “fixing” you or making sure you love every single photo. It's about truly meeting yourself and staying present instead of distracting yourself or simply deleting the image.
I support you in becoming aware of whatever arises and in reconnecting with your body, just as it is today: alive and sensing.
This is for you if you feel: I want more than “just a photo shoot.” I want a deeper connection with myself, one that becomes visible in my authentic expression.
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This photo shoot is all about you. I will accompany you to a location of your choice - outdoors in nature or in a comfortable indoor space.
We will take the time to listen to your body. You can arrive, let go, and feel.
After a few days, you will receive all your favorite photos for your personal use.
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You decide on the setting for the photo shoot - whether leading a group, in a 1:1 session, or during a creative process.
I document not only the events, but also the nuances: small gestures, quiet moments and everything that happens between you and the people in your space.
You don't need to stage anything. I portray you with an eye for what happens naturally and says a lot about you.
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You share your story in a personal conversation. I guide you through a clearly structured interview, from which a video emerges – for your website, an online course, or social media.
Depending on your goals and audience, you can choose between two formats:
The full interview portrait allows for depth. In up to 30 minutes, you tell your story, including the turning points, challenges, and what carries you today. From our conversation, a personal video is created and optionally a written article about you and your work.
Mini-interviews are shorter and more focused – either several short story clips (up to 1 minute each) or a portrait of up to 10 minutes. They’re especially well-suited for a concise introduction on your social media channels.
The interview will take place in person. An audio-only version is also possible.
You’ll receive the full recording for use on your website, across your social media platforms, and for other commercial purposes.
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We capture scenes from your work, conduct interviews, or capture quiet moments atmospherically. Whether it's individual cinematic impressions for social media, a short clip with music and text, or an image film, together we will find the format that suits you best.
Depending on the scope, production takes between half a day and two days of filming. For more extensive productions, I work with a small team (see FAQs).
What My Clients Say
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Marie is an incredible gift as a retreat photographer. She has an incredible eye and captures moments of intimacy, beauty, and power. She moves like a whisper in the wind - with such silence that her presence with the camera doesn’t disturb the flow of the retreat. When I received the photographs, it felt like I was truly able to go back through the entire emotional wave and relive the magic of the retreat. She was able not only to capture but also edit the photos into reels that really spoke to the essence of the retreat. I can’t recommend her enough and hope that you get to experience her unique magic and profound eye in the future.
Lainie Love Dalby
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We can hardly put it into words – we are absolutely blown away. As we went through the photos, we kept repeating: “Wow”, “Incredible”, “The pictures are perfect”, “Oh my God, how beautiful!” We laughed, smiled, and were transported right back to that beautiful time. Through the images, we were able to relive the uniqueness of the camp, of the family, and of Morocco from a whole new perspective. “Thank you” feels far too small a word to express what we’re feeling right now. You truly created something remarkable.
Ayla und Barak
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Marie didn’t just come as a photographer – from the very beginning, she became part of our circle. Throughout our days filled with yoga, breathwork, gong baths, dancing, painting, and writing, she held space with remarkable sensitivity. Not for a moment did I feel watched. I simply felt seen. The way she captures atmosphere, transitions, and the subtle gestures in between reveals her rare gift: making the inner visible. I’m deeply grateful she was with us. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who wants to feel truly seen – in their work, and in their being.
Katie Snyder
www.becomeunfurled.com
FAQ
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A photo session for women (portrait session) is intentionally framed: we take about 60 to 90 minutes – without staging, without posing. You are invited to arrive, move, slow down, and open to whatever wants to emerge in that moment. You’ll receive all successful images for yourself.
A photo report is vivid, documentary, and open-ended. I accompany you in what you do – your work, a creative process, a ritual or a meaningful encounter. I capture moments that unfold naturally and tell a lot about you - without staging. These can include portraits of you, details in the space, or scenes with others. The result: a rich variety of images.
In a Zoom-based interview portrait, you tell me your story – no elaborate setup or in-person meeting required. Everything happens digitally, yet remains personal. We have a conversation, and I shape the recording in a way that suits your intention. You can use the finished interview on your website or in a course. The result: a portrait that shows what you stand for. Upon request, the interview can also take place in person.
A film deepens the experience– through movement, sound, and atmosphere (1–5 minutes). It might show you in action, make your voice heard, or simply allow others to feel your essence. This could be a short social media clip, an interview with in-between footage, or an atmospheric image film.
Each format creates its own kind of resonance.
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In this call, I’ll take time to understand what truly matters to you in depth.
You’ll answer a few focused questions to help clarify your intention – both in terms of content and aesthetic direction.
Together, we’ll explore:
What should be visible? (Topics, themes, messages, intentions)
What will the images or footage be used for? (Website, social media, speaking engagements, publications…)
What kind of visual language and colors suit you and your personal style?
How much do you want to reveal? What parts do you want to protect (for now)?
Based on this, I will create a tailored concept (for your shoot, interview, or image film), which we’ll refine together.
If it feels right for you and the situation, I will guide you through gentle embodiment exercises during the shoot. These can support you in staying present, grounded, and connected with yourself – even in front of the camera.
If deeper feelings arise before or after the shoot – such as self-doubt, pressure to perform, perfectionism, shame, or discomfort with being seen – I offer individual sessions to support you emotionally and somatically through this process.
These 90-minute sessions (held online via Zoom) are a space to meet yourself gently and honestly, and to strengthen your connection to your body and your self-awareness.
You can book them individually or as part of your shoot experience.We’ll create together with trust – knowing that presence is enough, and that what wants to be seen will gently reveal itself.
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Yes! Let's discuss which theme I can explore in depth for your participants. Possible themes for individual photo sessions include self-awareness, self-love, sensuality, peace with your body, and more. I work with guided meditations and simple embodiment exercises that help your participants reconnect with themselves and remain present in front of the camera.
There are additional costs for each shoot, which the participant pays separately. These costs can also be integrated into the participation fee in advance.
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Every project is as unique as the woman behind it.
That's why I don't work with rigid packages – instead, I work with a clear framework that gives you guidance.
Prices are based on the scope, format, and desired depth of service.
As a guide (all prices plus 19% VAT (Germany) and travel expenses):
Individual session for preparation and integration (90 minutes online via Zoom)
€80 per sessionPhotoshoot for Women (from 60 minutes)
from €450
You’ll receive all successful images for private use delivered in a password-protected online gallery.Photo Report for your website and/or projects (2–5 hours)
from €700
You’ll receive a diverse selection of images tailored to your intended use – for example, for your website, PR, or social media.Retreat Documentation (at least 1 day, individually extendable)
from €1,600
Includes on-site photography, image selection, editing, and delivery of all successful shots. Combination packages with film or individual portrait sessions for participants are available.Interview Portrait + article (up to 30 min)
from€1,600
You receive one or more edited video(s) that you can use, for example, on your website or in a course.Film Portrait (filming: 0.5–2 days depending on project)
from €2,600
Includes: pre-production call, concept development, filming, and editing. I work with a small team (camera, sound, editing).join (camera, sound, editing).
What's included:
1. Preliminary discussion & clarification
Space for your questions, wishes, and uncertainties. What can be shown? What is important to you?
Technical and organizational arrangements (location, time, format)
Preparation of offer & confirmation
2. Preparation
Contract & rights of use
Concept (storyboard, interview questions, structure of individual sessions, etc.)
Equipment planning (camera, sound, lighting, assistance if necessary)
Travel planning & contacting other participants, if necessary
3. Implementation on site
Portrait shooting & photo reportage: Photographic accompaniment at a location of your choice.
Film: Interviewing & documentary recordings in motion and encounters.
4. Follow-up & design
Selection & review of all recordings
Image editing: lighting, colors, authenticity
Film editing: structure, music, color look, text, voiceover, subtitles, if applicable
5. Completion & handover
Password-protected upload (gallery & video)
Follow-up discussion
In a free introductory call, we will clarify together what you need and what should become visible. I will then create a customized offer for you. -
Payment is made by bank transfer after confirmation of the offer. As soon as the payment has been received, our work begins. More information can be found in the terms and conditions.
You guide change.
I make visible what you create - for your website and for all who want to feel how you work.
I look forward to meeting you!
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