I am Bart, funeral photographer
I have been photographing all my life (I am now 60). My father was an avid photographer and I guess I got the love for photography from him. When I was about 10 years old, he gave me one of his old cameras. A Voigtländer from the 1950s. Nothing was automatic, everything had to be set manually. I had to learn everything about aperture, shutter speeds, film speeds, light metering....
I will never forget the very first black and white photos (because those were a little cheaper...) that I picked up at the photo store after a week's wait. I still have them. They weren't the best of course, but that didn't matter. It was pure magic to me! That was my first introduction to photography and I was hooked forever.
That was almost 50 years ago now and since then I have had many cameras, gained a lot of knowledge (developing and printing myself, that was exciting!) and above all I have taken many, many pictures. Since 2017 I have been working as a professional photographer, initially mainly at weddings and for companies.
And now also as a farewell photographer. Because I have experienced how important it is to have beautiful photos of sad events in your life. To help with mourning, dealing with the loss.
So how did I become a farewell photographer?
My personal experiences played a big role in my decision to get involved in this form of photography.
When friends and family know you do a lot of photography, you are regularly asked to take pictures on special occasions. Very nice of course, because even after all these years photography is one of my great passions.
At some point, I was asked if I would be willing to take pictures at a funeral. That is how things started and it made me consider doing this particular form of photography in a more professional setting.
After photographing a few funerals, I found that to me, it is a very rewarding form of photography. I also realized that it was such a shame that there were virtually no photos taken of the funerals in my own 'circle'.
Of course, you shouldn't ask a photographer if photos are important. But I can say with absolute certainty - and from my own experience - that photographs at a farewell are of great value.
I would be honoured to do a farewell photo shoot for you as well. Give me a call, and we'll discuss the possibilities - with no obligation!
With kind regards,
Dorresteinseweg 49-118 • 3817 GB Amersfoort, the Netherlands
Phone:
+31 6 111 02 999
E-mail:
info@bartburkels-afscheidsfotografie.nl
Chamber of Commerce: 55752772
