🧡 About Us
We're Niki & Artem — two artists with cameras, chasing light and emotion across the Netherlands.
What started as childhood curiosity — Niki staging weddings for her dolls at age seven, Artem sketching shadows in his math notebook — has grown into a shared craft. For us, photography isn't just what we do. It's how we see the world.
Every image we take is a quiet rebellion against ordinary. We're here to turn fleeting glances into timeless stories — and to make people feel something when they see your photos.
At Koaplinchik, it's not just about smiling at the camera. It's about creating something beautiful. Together.
🎞️ Let's Create Something Amazing Together
Whether you're dreaming of family portraits, newborn tenderness, or a golden-hour couples shoot — we'd love to hear your vision and help bring it to life.
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🏡 The Leidseweg 553 Studio Story
Our 3000 m² studio is tucked inside a 19th-century Dutch barn in Voorschoten. Built in 1873 as a dairy farm, this space has been reborn with light, texture, and soul — original wooden beams, stone floors, and a garden that glows at sunset.
Just 15 minutes from Leiden and 30 from Amsterdam, it's become a creative destination for couples and families across the Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
"The barn feels like stepping into a fairytale, with that perfect Dutch countryside charm." — Marie & Thomas, Rotterdam
Location: Leidseweg 553, Voorschoten, Zuid-Holland
Nearby: 15 min from Leiden, 30 min from Amsterdam
✨ The Koaplinchik Approach
Photography is more than composition — it's energy.
We don't just direct your pose — we bring out your essence. Whether it's laughter, softness, stillness, or fire — our job is to set the tone so you can shine.
The best feedback we've ever gotten wasn't "beautiful photo" — it was:
"I've never felt so relaxed on camera. You made it feel like art and play at the same time."
That's our signature. A space that breathes. A moment that moves. An image that stays.
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Get In TouchP.S. — The best time to capture your story was yesterday. The second best time is now.
📷 Our Photography Equipment
Z400 Lighting System
3 lights + softbox + umbrella
Nikon Z5 II
Professional mirrorless camera
Wide Shot Lens
For environmental storytelling
Portrait Lens
For dreamy bokeh and emotion