Photographe - Elise Schipman

I’m Elise, a family photographer based in Raismes, just a short distance from Valenciennes. For over 10 years I have brought a sensitive eye and a kind, attentive approach to families who want to keep the memory of the moments that truly matter. My aesthetic is soft, pared-back and warm: I design each session as an experience, not merely a series of images. Why choose me for your family photography session? Because I put people and emotion at the centre of everything. I love to capture the truth of relationships — the stolen laughs, tender gestures and knowing looks — favouring simplicity and authenticity. My work covers expecting parents and newborn sessions as well as children, baptisms, communions and birthdays: every life stage deserves to be told with meaning and delicacy. My approach: full support from A to Z. Before the session you will receive a preparation guide and a short questionnaire so I can understand your wishes and put you at ease. At the "studio like at home" in Raismes I create a gentle atmosphere where little ones and grown-ups feel comfortable — drinks, a changing table and a selection of props are available so everything is simple and convenient. During the session I guide you step by step: no rigid poses, but natural set-ups and candid moments captured in time, paced to suit your family. After the shoot you will discover your images in a private viewing — a moment I like to call "like the cinema": seated comfortably, you view the photos and freely choose the ones that move you. I then offer high-quality printed options (handcrafted albums, wall art, fine prints) so these images become tactile keepsakes that you’ll enjoy every day. I work with archival-grade materials and careful retouching to ensure your prints last. What guides me is empathy, authenticity and simplicity. My aim is that you leave with images that mean something and the memory of a gentle, timeless moment. If you are looking for a family photographer in Valenciennes who can lovingly accompany your newborns, little ones and family ceremonies, I would be delighted to tell your story in images.