Hello! I’m Marieke (Mar-ee-kah), the photographer behind Marieke Captures.

Born in the Netherlands, hence the funny name!, but I’m proud to call this beautiful country that is Scotland my home now for six years.

The Story

For many years, I struggled with disordered eating and body dysmorphia, which led to my diagnosis of anorexia at the age of 20. During my recovery, I became aware of the severe negative impact that unrealistic and unhealthy bodies in photographs/media had on me and on society as a whole.

I've always had a passion for photography, and this realisation sparked an idea: what if I could combine my love for photography with a mission to promote body neutrality? By creating authentic and empowering photographs, I aim to place people at the heart of my work, leaving them feeling confident and empowered. 

Through all the different chapters of my photography: Boudoir, Maternity, Birth, and Newborn, I aim to showcase the beauty, uniqueness, and strength of every body at each stage of life. 

We all deserve to be celebrated and documented. No matter what society has taught us to believe otherwise.

I believe that gender is a spectrum, Marieke Captures is inclusive of plurality of femme voices including trans, queer, and non-binary people.