Meg Hoechsmann
If you’re like most of the mothers I meet, you’re juggling everything. You’re the heart of your family — and the one who’s holding everything together, planning the schedules, the snacks, making childhood magical and full of memories.
That’s why I’m here.
I offer a guided, thoughtful experience for moms in Munich where you feel held and supported every step of the way.
So you can finally be in the photo — and actually enjoy the moment, too.
I’ve photographed families through newborn haze, toddler chaos, and everything in between. And as a mom of two, I know how full (and tender, and wild) this season really is. That’s what I want to hold onto for you — the beauty in your beautifully messy now.
You’re already doing so much.
You don’t need one more thing on your plate.
You do everything for everyone. Let this be just for you.
The Heart Behind Hoechsmann Photography
you just need to show up. I’ll take care of the rest.
Sarah, Munich
“Meg's arrival and presence in our home brought us all peace and reassurance - her coaching made us all at ease, and we genuinely had fun with her! She did a great job captured our more natural moments—like my husband making coffee holding our son... an everyday routine that, by being captured beautifully by Meg, is now elevated into a sacred family ritual.”
Kind Words
In a season that asks so much of you, let this be something that gives back...
I always dreamed of being a mother. But nothing prepared me for the intensity of it — the beauty, the responsibility, the emotional weight of loving so deeply.
Motherhood changes you.
It cracks you open in ways you never expected — shifting what you value, how you see, and what you hold onto.
That shift is what led to this work. A desire to slow down, to notice more, and to create space for families to be seen in their real, everyday beauty.
Photography became the way to do just that — to help mothers remember the moments that go by too fast, and to give them more than photos: a sense of being held, even in the middle of it all.
Munich Motherhood Photographer
MEET MEG
I know how easy it is to put this off. To wait for calmer days, fewer messes, more time. But the truth is — there’s no perfect moment.
The decision to step in front of the camera and say, this matters — I don’t take that lightly. It’s not just about getting photos. It’s about giving yourself permission to pause, to be seen, and to be part of your own family’s story.
As a photographer and a mother, I’ve made it my mission to hold space for families just like yours. Not for perfect portraits, but for the real, fleeting, beautifully ordinary moments you’ll want to remember — exactly as they were.
The curl behind your baby’s ear. The way your toddler reaches for your hand. The big, sloppy kisses. The kind of moments that feel small now, but one day — you’ll realize they were everything.
This is the good stuff.
The real-life love story I want to help you remember.
My Philosophy
Tegernsee
Schliersee
Ellmau
Haidhausen Cafés
Wildpark Poing
Riemerpark
Hofgarten & the Residenz
Schloss Nymphenburg
English Garden
My favorite places to visit in & AROUND MUNICH
What to Expect
Family life is beautifully chaotic—filled with laughter, meltdowns, tender moments, and everything in between. The magic lives in the little details and unplanned pauses. I want parenthood to feel seen — and for you to remember the beauty in your everyday life.
I work with just a handful of families each month to offer a personal experience — from first contact to gallery delivery. How you feel throughout the journey matters. My sessions are relaxed, playful, and child-led. I gently guide you with prompts that feel natural, helping your family open up and enjoy simply being together.
My photography is honest and heartfelt — capturing images that bring you back to this season, this stage, this feeling — long after it’s passed. If you’re ready to feel seen, supported, and freeze time— let’s talk. I’d love to help you tell your family’s story.
A Thoughtful, Guided Experience
Danielle,
Munich Schwabing
“Meg made us all feel completely at ease and there was absolutely no pressure or anything to perform a certain way. She made us feel so comfortable (especially our two young children, which is not always an easy feat!).”
Kind Words
Ready to plan your photoshoot together?
Use the form below to get in touch. Tell me a little about yourself – who you are, what's important to you, and why you want photos that show more than just a smile. I'll accompany you through a special chapter in life, honestly, intimately and with a lot of emotion. I can't wait to hear your story!
