Family in white outfits shares tender moment together in a greenhouse setting with tropical plants.
A family with grandparents wearing white and neutral-toned clothing poses together in a greenhouse setting with tropical plants.

Photo by Aysia Braaksma Photography

Get to know the photographer

Family & Lifestyle Portraits

Life is a whirlwind—balancing kids, aging parents, and a business I love. I don’t have superpowers, but I’ve learned one thing: the moments we share become our legacy.


I decided it was time to step in front of the camera with my own family while my parents were still mobile, knowing that one day, capturing memories together might not be as easy. Seeing those images, I felt what I always tell my clients: photos aren’t just for now. They’re for the years ahead, for the people we love, and for the stories we want to preserve.


This is why I do what I do. Life moves fast, but photos let us hold onto what matters. Don’t wait for someday—let’s capture it now.

One day, these moments will be memories—let’s make sure they’re ones you can see, feel, and pass down.

Motherhood

Motherhood is a beautiful, messy, all-consuming kind of love—one that changes you in ways you never expect. It’s in the little moments: the way tiny hands reach for yours, the sleepy cuddles, the belly laughs that fill a room. But it’s also in the exhaustion, the self-doubt, the feeling of being stretched thin and wondering if you’re doing enough. I get it, because I’m right there too. And maybe that’s why photography means so much to me.

Three people sitting on outdoor steps wearing colorful outfits with Crocs shoes and striking playful poses.

Photography

Photography, for me, isn’t just about snapping pictures—it’s about making sure you feel seen. Growing up, I often felt invisible. That’s why I pour my heart into photography. I know what it’s like to feel unseen, and I never want anyone else to feel that way. When you step in front of my camera, my goal isn’t just to take photos—it’s to celebrate you. To capture your story, your connections, your beauty, and to reflect back the light and love you bring to the world.


A few more facts about me

Two kids in rust sweaters run joyfully down a mountain trail surrounded by misty peaks and evergreen trees.
I've started the business

10 years ago

I'm obsessed with

Kpop, Muay Thai & Food

My perfect hobby

Creating

I have a degree in

Communications

if i had a superpower

Dog Whisperer

favourite book

Encylopedia of Dog Breeds

Two sisters in red hooded sweater laughs joyfully while playing outdoors with someone in dark clothing.

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Close-up shot of a tiny baby hand gently resting against an adult hand.

Kind words

“I try to get my photos done with Vendredi yearly if I’m lucky. I love the aesthetic that she brings in her photos. My kids adore her so they always look genuinely happy in our family portraits.”

Lim Family

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Aerial view of someone lying on green grass and playing with a red toy on concrete walkways.

Kind words

"I cannot say enough incredible things about Doce Photography. Thank you so much for the amazing photos. Vendredi is so good with kids, she was able to capture amazing smiles from my toddler."

Megan

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A cozy scene with a baby on a gray couch beside a book titled 'TINY HUMAN' and covered with a blue-green blanket.

Kind words

"Friday has been our photographer for 7 years capturing our life milestones from engagement, wedding, bringing out first born home from the NICU, and yearly family photos. She makes you feel very comfortable, at ease, and captures the most memorable moments while having fun. Her artistic eye through the lens is absolutely amazing and you can just feel her passion and hard work. I would highly recommend Friday and Doce Photography!!"

Garcia Family

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Your most meaningful moments deserve to be preserved—let’s make them unforgettable.

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