Joanna Pantigoso Photographer

Joanna Pantigoso Photographer Vacation Photographer in Amsterdam, combining a guided tour and photography to capture your trip. Booking Tulip Season 2026
Amsterdam - Haarlem - Zaanse Schans

Capturing happiness on your holidays in Amsterdam | Based in Amsterdam The Netherlands, since January 2020.

Hello October šŸšŸ‚Q3 brought 47 photo sessions, new stories around Amsterdam, and quiet progress behind the scenes. In Aug...
01/10/2026

Hello October šŸšŸ‚

Q3 brought 47 photo sessions, new stories around Amsterdam, and quiet progress behind the scenes. In August, my website received 1.63K clicks from Google Search and 120K impressions. Itā€™s lovely to see helpful stories reaching people long after I publish them.

In September, I opened bookings for tulip season 2027 and began shaping more complete proposal experiences.

This October marks seven years since I arrived in Amsterdam. Iā€™ve been a photographer for 15 years, and Iā€™m grateful for all the people and stories that have shaped this chapter.

For Q4, Iā€™m working on a guide to planning a surprise proposal in Amsterdam, a practical guide to tulip season 2027, and more helpful stories to make planning a photo session easier.

Thank you for being here šŸ„‚

Planning a surprise proposal in Amsterdam takes more than finding a beautiful spot. For this couple, a private boat was ...
30/09/2026

Planning a surprise proposal in Amsterdam takes more than finding a beautiful spot. For this couple, a private boat was part of the experience, but it was kept discreet so nothing would give away the surprise. It was also our rain plan: if needed, the proposal could happen aboard.

The weather stayed clear, so he proposed beside the canal. After wandering through Amsterdamā€™s streets for a few portraits, they stepped aboard for a relaxed celebration together.

I photograph surprise proposals in Amsterdam and help plan every detail around them. For many couples, this is their first visit to the city, so it is especially important to me that the process feels simple, thoughtful and easy to enjoy.

Sometimes I spend so long deciding what to post that beautiful photographs stay in my folders, and then I forget to shar...
30/09/2026

Sometimes I spend so long deciding what to post that beautiful photographs stay in my folders, and then I forget to share them at all. Entirely my fault.

Yesterday, I was trying to choose one of these three photographs for a sneak peek. Today, I decided to share all three.

Iā€™ll write more about this family session soon. We photographed it on Burendag, or Neighboursā€™ Day, when neighbours come together to celebrate their community. There was a celebration on one of the streets we used, and the family loved finding themselves in the middle of it. Later, we spotted what looked like a wedding celebration nearby. It was such a lively day to explore Amsterdam together.

30/09/2026

This one is coming later today.

This engagement proposal took place in August on the beautiful Leidsegracht. Afterwards, we celebrated with a boat ride through the Amsterdam canals, finishing just as the sun was setting.

There is something magical about planning and photographing proposals for couples who choose Amsterdam as the setting for such an important moment. Iā€™m here to make everything easier, so you can focus on what you want to say.

Photos are coming soon.

29/09/2026

September 28, and Iā€™m ready to photograph an engagement proposal.

This time, we are meeting close to sunset. A nearby church will begin with a song, followed by the sound of its bells. That will be the cue for the proposal to begin.

I arrived a little early, collected the bouquet at 5:00 p.m., and waited nearby with a bitter lemon and a slice of apple pie. It was raining lightly, but luckily, the sky should clear in time for the proposal.

After the moment on the bridge, the couple will celebrate with a boat ride aboard a classic salon boat. Ch*****ne, chocolates, Dutch strawberries, which I love, and Amsterdam slowly lighting up around them.

Iā€™m crossing my fingers for a clear view of the Seven Bridges, with all the illuminated arches perfectly aligned.

One of the things I love most about photographing engagement proposals is how beautiful and effortless the moment feels for the couple, even when so much thought has gone into creating it. That quiet work behind the moment is what fascinates me most.w

Three photographs are all it takes to open a window into their story, and they offer me a wonderful opportunity to share...
23/09/2026

Three photographs are all it takes to open a window into their story, and they offer me a wonderful opportunity to share how thoughtfully we protect privacy at every stage of our process.

Iā€™ve previously written about the care we take before, during, and after a photo session. You can now read the complete story on my website.

When your family travels across the world, jet lag is completely normal and children often feel it the most.So if your l...
23/09/2026

When your family travels across the world, jet lag is completely normal and children often feel it the most.

So if your little ones arrive at an early morning family photo session tired, energetic, or somewhere in between, please donā€™t worry. You donā€™t need to have perfectly rested children or picture perfect smiles.

I begin by meeting them at their level and taking time to discover what interests them. From there, we turn the session into an adventure: marching, jumping, looking for interesting things along the canals, and stopping to watch the swans.

Childrenā€™s attention naturally shifts, so we let the session shift with them. We can change activities, explore different spots, take breaks, and make sure every child feels seen and included.

Of course, I will still create the beautiful posed family portraits you are hoping for. But your children do not need to sit still and smile for the entire session. Movement and play help them feel comfortable and often lead to the most genuine photographs.

Comment ā€œJetlagā€ for the link to the full story.

21/09/2026

To the person who said hi today: thank you so much! I froze a little and didnā€™t know what to say. I never expect to be recognised through this little account, and it made my day. šŸ¤

Today I saw Leidsegracht covered in yellow signs and realised I havenā€™t talked about what happens when your photography route, or the spot you imagined for your proposal, suddenly looks different.

These signs often appear around two weeks in advance, giving me time to adjust our plans. For advance bookings and proposals, that means checking the location and planning an alternative when needed.

For a last minute session, the signs might already be there when you book. We can still find a lovely route nearby. Sometimes itā€™s as simple as crossing another bridge or walking one block further.

Living in Amsterdam, having an office in the Canal Belt and cycling through the centre regularly helps me keep an eye on my most requested routes.

You donā€™t need to arrive knowing which streets to avoid. Thatā€™s something I take care of. Iā€™ve got you. šŸ˜Š

Iā€™m sharing more about this in a blog post on Tuesday evening.

Any questions about Amsterdam? Leave them below, and follow along to discover its streets through photography.

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