Caroline PeetersCaroline Peeters of Cfoto masterfully encapsulates the wedding of Joost and Laura at Villa Mattemburgh in Bergen op Zoom. Her gallery of images from this Bergen op Zoom wedding highlights her evocative and thoughtful approach to wedding photography.
The gallery opens with a stunning portrait of the couple on a white arched bridge, framed by glowing foliage. This sets the tone for a day filled with love and natural beauty. Caroline captures Laura in the salon, showcasing joyful preparations, while Joost is elegantly portrayed in front of Hotel De Draak, ready for the day at the door of a vintage car.
Despite a sudden downpour during their outdoor meeting, Caroline creatively crafts a striking black-and-white image of the couple navigating a stoned garden pathway escorted by umbrella helpers. Her adept use of industrial and graphic elements in subsequent portraits adds depth and texture to the setting.
As the couple arrives at the venue, Caroline captures a wide shot of them leaving a vintage car, accentuated by guests applauding in the background—an image full of narrative and anticipation. Her awareness of the surroundings allows her to capture the vibrant confetti shower exit, focusing brilliantly on the couple's joyful expressions.
Intimate black-and-white portraits on a staircase, with soft window light and brick walls, provide a serene backdrop for nose-to-nose poses. Inside, the reception and dance photos are alive with energy and spontaneity, thanks to Caroline’s strategic positioning and anticipation of the day's progression.
Caroline Peeters’ work is a testament to her ability to foresee key moments, capturing them in a way that’s both natural and emotionally engaging, ensuring a beautifully cohesive narrative throughout Joost and Laura’s special day.
-Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA)
