Hi, I’m Michaela — a wedding and family photographer based in Ratingen.

I believe the most beautiful photographs aren’t always the perfectly posed ones.

They’re the images you can feel.
With several years of experience in fashion, e-commerce and editorial photography, I bring a trained eye for light, composition and beautiful visual storytelling to every session.

But when it comes to weddings and families, your photographs shouldn’t feel like a fashion shoot. They should feel like you.

My approach is relaxed, natural and unobtrusive, with just as much guidance as you need. I want to capture moments as they truly happen: the quiet ones, the joyful ones, and all the little moments in between.

As a wedding and family photographer, I’m based in Ratingen and photograph families and couples in Düsseldorf, Cologne, Essen and beyond. Whether it’s a wedding, family documentary, baby or maternity session, or a special event, my goal is always the same: to capture genuine moments and tell your personal story.

Wedding and family photographer Michaela Hayn with camera by the water at Grüner See in Ratingen

testimonials

  • Stéphy
    Michaela is an amazing photographer, with a wonderful aesthetic sensibility and impeccable taste. But above all, it’s her human qualities that… read more
  • Aimée
    Michaela did photography mini sessions for a family event we cohosted. Not only were the pictures so natural and… read more
  • Daniela
    I did two sessions with Michaela and honestly couldn’t be happier. One was for my business: photos of me making… read more
  • Jill
    Wir haben mit Michaela ein Paarshooting anlässlich unserer Verlobung gemacht. Obwohl wir beide nicht super gerne vor der Kamera stehen,… read more
  • Rainer
    Eine wirklich tolle Fotografin! Professionell, super sympatisch und mega talentiert darin die schönsten Momente einzufangen. Kann ich nur empfehlen!
  • mi
    Wir hätten uns keine bessere Hochzeitsfotografin wünschen können! ❤️ Schon beim ersten Kennenlernen haben wir uns unglaublich wohl und verstanden gefühlt.… read more
  • Janine
    Eine Fotografin mit ganz viel Herz und einem wundervollen Talent! 📸 Michaela ist einfach ein Herzensmensch. Sie ist unglaublich lieb, herzlich und… read more
  • Adam
    We had a seasonal mini photo session with Michaela at Sackerhof Pumpkin Patch, and the entire experience was great from… read more
  • Eva
    Ich habe bei Michaela Business-Portraits und ein Familien-Shooting machen lassen und war beide Male absolut begeistert. Sie hat einen Fashion-Background… read more