One of the most important choices for a day you can never do over.
Best wedding photographer for extraordinary weddings
Experience, creativity, and a team that ensures important moments are never lost.
More than 600 weddings captured worldwide
Those looking for the best wedding photographer look beyond a beautiful selection of photos. A wedding day requires experience, foresight, and the certainty that important moments are seen before they are gone. With more than 600 weddings worldwide, 24 years of professional experience, and an average rating of 9.9, Bas and his team know what it takes to capture a wedding day completely and at the highest level.
Internationally recognized as one of the best wedding photographers
In 2020, Bas Uijlings was voted #1 wedding photographer in the world, followed by a #2 position in 2021 and top 5 rankings in 2018 and 2019. His work has also been internationally awarded with, among others, ISPWP Awards and Masters Awards.
That recognition is valuable, but ultimately it is about the experience of the couples themselves. That is why the average rating of 9.9 is perhaps the proof we are most proud of.
Reliving the feeling of your wedding day is priceless. When only the highest quality counts, you need true professionals. That is why Bas works with a carefully selected team of experienced wedding photographers who are used to diverse conditions. In 2020, Bas Uijlings was voted #1 wedding photographer in the world. His work has also been internationally awarded with many wedding photography awards.
Together, we capture your story with the same attention to quality and detail.
How do you recognize one of the best wedding photographers?
The best wedding photographer is not the same for every couple. However, there are clear characteristics by which you can recognize quality, experience, and reliability. These are five points that truly matter.
1. One consistent photography style
The style a wedding photographer shows in their portfolio is what you get. A strong wedding photographer has a recognizable style and consistent post-processing. The style you see in the portfolio must be representative of the work you can expect on your own wedding day.
Bas Uijlings has an unmistakable, timeless fine-art style, full of emotion, extraordinary light, and candid moments. Every photo contains the same atmosphere, from the first look in the morning to the last dance.
2. Experience when it matters most
A wedding is not a controlled studio shoot. There is time pressure, changing light, rain, wind, full rooms, emotions, and unexpected moments. An experienced wedding photographer knows how to handle this and creates the most beautiful images under that pressure.
Bas Uijlings has done this on mountain peaks, in deserts, on black beaches in Iceland, in historic castles, and on lit Mediterranean cliffs. After 600+ weddings worldwide and 24 years of professional experience, he has literally experienced an enormous variety of conditions. As an official Nikon and Profoto ambassador, Bas also has exceptional technical expertise in camera, light, and image.
3. A professional team and certainty
A photographer is a human being, and humans can get sick. What happens to your wedding if your wedding photographer falls ill that morning?
At Bas Uijlings, this has been taken into account. Bas works with an experienced team of photographers and filmmakers. Whether it is an intimate wedding or a large-scale international production, we ensure a professional crew that suits your day.
4. Careful backups of your files
Everything with a plug will break eventually; Bas knows this from his previous career as an IT professional. That is why we take the security of your images extremely seriously.
Even before leaving the wedding venue, the first backup is made of the most crucial images. At the office, multiple copies are created and stored externally. The result: A minimum of 8 copies on different servers and storage locations, combined with online and offline storage.
A minimum 2-year backup guarantee on all files and the album design, extendable up to 10 years. Years after your wedding, a new wedding album can still be delivered.
5. Personal click and trust
The most beautiful wedding photos are created when a couple feels completely at ease in front of the camera. That is no coincidence; it is the result of a bond of trust between photographer and couple.
Bas Uijlings is known for his relaxed, warm approach. He guides you without it feeling like directing. The spontaneous laugh, the tear you don’t see coming, and the look full of love are only captured when people can be themselves. Exactly therein lies one of his greatest qualities.
Photography and cinematic film from one vision
In addition to wedding photography, we also provide cinematic wedding films. Not a standard video, but a story that radiates the same timeless quality as the photography. Together, photography and film form a complete picture of your day.
We always work with at least two photographers and can expand for larger productions with filmmakers, assistants, and where possible, drone footage. Everything from one creative vision and fully coordinated with your plans.
Anything is possible. We will take care of it.
Luxury wedding photography for weddings worldwide
Bas and his team have captured exclusive weddings all over the world. From deserts to snowy mountain peaks, in the air, and even underwater in the ocean. That experience helps us know exactly what is needed to let you relive your wedding day.
Bas is internationally known for his pre- and post-wedding shoots, from wedding photography in Amsterdam to luxury weddings on Ibiza and destination weddings worldwide. Additionally, we specialize in exclusive underwater wedding photography.
“We knew we wanted something special, but this truly exceeded everything. The artistry, the attention to detail, the way you capture the light… absolute perfection. Our photos feel as if they belong in a magazine!”
Manon & George, Gansbaai, Zuid-Afrika
“Marrying in South Africa was a dream, and your photography made it even more magical. Not just the moments, but the emotions were captured too – the joy, the love, the laughter. We relive these days over and over again every time we look at the photos!“
Jennifer & Richard – Amsterdam, Nederland
“You gave us the feeling that we could be completely ourselves in front of the camera. The result? Photos that are natural, romantic, and full of life. We will cherish these memories forever!”
You are central to everything we do. From the preparation and communication to the way we are present on your wedding day. We work professionally and discreetly, with equipment and techniques that contribute to quality without disrupting the flow of the day.
We always bring a drone if desired. Where location and regulations allow, we can add an extra perspective that is not possible from the ground.
Same Day Edit Slideshow
During the reception/dinner, we already take care of the first backup of all the images we have taken. The images are irreplaceable and we handle them very carefully. We also make an initial selection of the most beautiful images we have taken that day and create a stunning slideshow that can be played at the start of your party on a large screen or our projector.
The first results are visible to everyone during the wedding itself. That is not a ‘maybe’, it is our promise.
Your wedding is a unique event. This also applies to our exclusive boudoir photography and videography. Each session is an inner journey, guided by intention and (if desired) meditation. With an intuitive approach and artistic vision, we create fine art portraits that feel both personal and powerful.
This is an ode to her: a tribute to her femininity, her strength, an expression of sensuality and love. Just before the wedding day, this becomes more than just photography; it becomes an intimate, unforgettable gift for her partner. Perfect to combine with your wedding photography.
That means more than 600 weddings worldwide and 24 years of professional experience. While putting together our portfolio, we came across so many special moments that it’s impossible to share them all. Are you truly interested? Then we would like to invite you to view a selection of custom-made wedding albums with us. During a personal conversation, we will discover your wishes and show you a preview of your exclusive wedding photography. Is this exactly what you are looking for?
At Bas Uijlings Photography & Film, wedding photography packages start from €4,000. This includes 6 hours of presence by 2 photographers, a full-fledged wedding album of 30 x 20 cm – so no small mini-album with only 20 photos – and 2 years of guarantee and backup. The final investment depends on your wishes, the number of hours of photography, and the desired composition of the team.
Hoeveel uur trouwfotografie hebben we nodig?
How many hours of wedding photography you need depends on your schedule and wishes. 6 hours of photography is the minimum, but we recommend 10 to 12 hours for most full wedding days. This allows us to capture the entire story of your wedding day: from the preparations and ceremony to the reception, dinner, speeches, and the party. This also creates a complete and narrative wedding album instead of just a collection of separate moments.
Hoeveel fotografen krijgen we op onze bruiloft?
At Bas Uijlings Photography & Film, we work standard with at least 2 photographers. For larger weddings and complex productions, we can further scale the team up to 15 professionals, supplemented with specialized drone pilots where desired and possible. With multiple photographers, important moments can be captured simultaneously from different perspectives.
Wat maakt jullie anders dan andere trouwfotografen?
Through our years of experience as professional photographers and hundreds of weddings, we know what can happen on a wedding day, where we need to stand, and how to capture important moments as beautifully as possible. Additionally, we work with at least two photographers, a professional team, and an extensive backup structure. In this way, we combine creativity, experience, and certainty and can professionally capture your wedding day under diverse conditions.
Is Bas Uijlings zelf aanwezig op onze bruiloft?
If your preference is for Bas Uijlings and he is still available on your wedding date, he can photograph your wedding himself. This agreement is recorded in the contract, so you have this certainty. Should Bas unexpectedly be unable to attend due to illness or an accident, a professional colleague from our experienced team will be deployed in consultation with you.
Waarom kiezen voor twee trouwfotografen?
With two wedding photographers, we can capture more moments and perspectives simultaneously. While one photographer, for example, photographs the ceremony from one viewpoint, the second photographer can capture emotions and reactions from family and friends. This gives your wedding reportage more variety, depth, and a more complete story.
Hoe verloopt de kennismaking met een trouwfotograaf?
As soon as we receive your details, we immediately check our availability and contact you as soon as possible. If you would like to get to know us first, we can quickly schedule a short video call to meet each other and discuss your wishes. If it feels good from both sides, we will make an appointment at our office in Amersfoort. There, in a relaxed environment, you can view multiple full wedding albums and films, ask all your questions, and discuss the possibilities for your wedding day with us.
Kunnen we vooraf jullie trouwalbums bekijken?
Yes, of course. We have more than 35 full wedding albums that you can view during an appointment. These are actually the same high-quality album versions as the albums our couples receive at home, in various sizes, materials, and finishes. This is just a selection of the possibilities: every wedding album is fully custom-designed and your album will also be uniquely and personally composed.
Wat gebeurt er als onze trouwfotograaf ziek wordt?
Because we work with a professional team, we can deploy another experienced professional from our team in case of illness or unexpected absence. We always discuss this with you. This ensures that the photography of your wedding day is professionally handled even in unexpected circumstances.
Hoe worden onze trouwfoto’s opgeslagen en geback-upt?
The safety of your wedding photos is essential to us. We use an extensive backup structure with at least 8 copies on different servers and storage locations. In doing so, we combine online and offline storage, physical storage at 3 locations, a secure vault, and secure cloud solutions. We offer a backup guarantee of up to 10 years, depending on the agreements made.
Fotograferen en filmen jullie ook met een drone?
Yes. Drone photography and drone film can be part of your wedding reportage. Naturally, this depends on weather conditions, the location, and applicable regulations. When it is safe and permitted, we can add extra perspective and atmosphere to your wedding story with aerial images.
Hoe ver van tevoren moeten we een trouwfotograaf boeken?
For a popular wedding date, we advise contacting us 12 to 18 months in advance. However, because we work with a large professional team, we also regularly have last-minute availability. It is therefore always worth inquiring about your date with us, even if your wedding is taking place in the short term.
Werken jullie door heel Nederland?
Yes. We work throughout the Netherlands and also on Ibiza and at destinations all over the world. From our locations in Ibiza and the Netherlands, we travel regularly for weddings, destination weddings, and international wedding reportages. Your wedding location does not have to be in our immediate vicinity.
Kunnen jullie ook onze trouwfilm verzorgen?
Yes. In addition to wedding photography, we have a team of experienced wedding film professionals with whom we can also capture your complete wedding day on film. Photography and film can therefore be coordinated, so that both products together tell one complete story of your wedding. View our wedding film possibilities.
Wat zit er bij jullie trouwfotografie inbegrepen?
Starting from €4,000, a wedding photography commission consists of 6 hours of photography with 2 photographers, a full-fledged wedding album of 30 x 20 cm, and 2 years of guarantee and backup. For every wedding, we can expand the services based on your daily planning and personal wishes.
Wat voor stijl hebben jullie als trouwfotograaf?
Our approach revolves around telling a personal and complete wedding story. We capture not only the planned moments, but specifically emotions, details, interactions, and spontaneous events throughout the day. By working with multiple photographers, a versatile reportage is created in which both the big moments and the small memories find a place.
Fotograferen jullie ook destination weddings?
Yes. We photograph weddings on Ibiza, in the Netherlands, and worldwide. Destination weddings are part of our international way of working. Whether you are marrying on Ibiza, in the Netherlands, or at another special destination, we can put together a professional team that fits the scale and wishes of your wedding.
Kunnen jullie een groot bruiloftsteam samenstellen?
Yes. For larger weddings, multi-day weddings, and extensive productions, we can scale up to a team of up to 15 professionals. Depending on your wishes, this can be combined with photographers, videographers, and drone pilots. This allows us to document even complex and large-scale weddings from multiple perspectives.
Waarom is een trouwalbum belangrijk?
A wedding album turns your photos into a lasting story of the wedding day. Instead of hundreds of separate digital files, a carefully constructed selection is created in which the day is told chronologically and emotionally. That is why a full-fledged album of 30 x 20 cm is included with us from €4,000.
Wat als het regent op onze trouwdag?
Even in less than ideal weather conditions, the wedding photography continues. We adapt the photography to the conditions and location. For drone photography and drone film, it applies that these are only carried out when weather conditions and location make this safe and responsible.
Waarom kiezen voor Bas Uijlings als trouwfotograaf?
Bas Uijlings Photography & Film combines a professional team with experience in weddings in the Netherlands, Ibiza, and worldwide. With at least two photographers, the possibility to scale up to a large team, additional wedding film and drone productions, and an extensive backup structure, we focus on one goal: capturing the complete story of your wedding day carefully, professionally, and permanently.
