Hello, I'm Anna (Bertie) van de Braak! I am a freelance photographer based in the north of England. My primary focus is on rowing photography and videography but also do portrait, wedding and food photography alongside this.
I realised my passion for photography when I was 12 and first picked up a camera. Since then it had been in the back of my mind and I wanted to pursue it as a career path. Within the last year, I set up Bertieshoots as a platform to share my love for photography and to capture lasting memories in time.
I started rowing not long after picking up a camera and so the two naturally coincided., however my photography at that time was merely a hobby. Later in life when I joined the Newcastle University Boat Club, I quickly became a part of a family; being in this environment made photography more enjoyable and I realised it was something I wanted to pursue.
Once I graduated I knew I wanted to stay involved with the club and that is how this business came to be.
Racing at Tyne United Small Boats Head 2018
If anyone has any queries regarding commissions or events, please fill in a message on the contact page or send an email to annavandebraak@gmail.com
Bertieshoots
35 Belle grove west
Spital Tongues
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 4LT