I have been spending quite a bit of time with this family with two shoots in the last two months and man have they crawled deep into my heart.

Little Liam is such a kind hearted little boy with so much love and kindness to give. Little miss Clara has gone from almost sitting to almost crawling in a couple of months and definitely has her mama's good looks! 

This loving family has a warm and inviting home and definitely owns a place in my heart.

Enjoy these natural, spontaneous couple of hours in their home.

These photos speak a million words.

​Xxx

Family-unplugged!

The Hanekom family is one dear to my heart. They were friends before clients and I am so lucky to have had them in front of MY camera and watch them walk this journey!

Carmen was one pretty preggy mama and I just knew she'd make the most wonderful mama, and isn't that just so evident in these photos. She radiates with joy and motherhood caught on so quickly! Hendri is a great father and support, and this little girl surely has her daddy wrapped around her finger already!

We're so grateful for baby Charlotte and this girl has already made the 4 month mark! May she grow up to be just as strong and beautiful as her mama!

This family is so dear to my heart, I have worked with Clerissa since I started out in photography and when I heard they were expecting I was over the moon for them and couldn't wait to capture this special journey.

Daniel is evidence of a little miracle baby and their story is a testimony of a living God and just how amazing God's hand is over a pregnancy and just reminds me once again how perfect His timing is and His plan for us and not ours.

This was Clerissa's first post after Daniel was born, my heart was broken for them but I couldn't be more inspired by their faith and obedience during this time.

"Daniel was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia and was rushed to the NICU. That is where our little boy’s fight started. Two heart-broken parents had to deal with a very scary situation from the moment Daniel took his first precious breath. Daniel received his operation on Sunday and he did so well. He is now stable and resting and recovering and getting strong so we can fight and make it through this long journey together. 

We are grateful for his life, we are so in love with him and we know he is strong and he has a whole army of support, love and care surrounding him.
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Three things I have learned since Daniel’s birth;
- There is no greater love than a mother’s love. There is also no greater sorrow than a mother’s sorrow.
- My husband is the biggest blessing God could gift me with. My rock, my hero (our hero), the strongest and most incredible Godly man who is leading and carrying his little family with faith, hope and strength.
- Our God is a God of miracles. He will never let us down, He is with us every step of the way. His love envelopes us and Daniel every second. He is a God of grace and mercy, we love Him and put our son in His capable and healing hands. We know He will get our boy through this battle and has pathed such a God-honouring path for our brave Daniel. 

We only ask for prayers for our precious angel boy, he is our entire world and each day we celebrate the small victories that God sends our way, amen.

‘Don’t be afraid, for you are very precious to God. Peace! Be encouraged! Be Strong!’
Daniel 10:19"

Daniel is now a healthy baby boy and they are so blessed.

Thank you for letting me share in this very special time.

Xxx

Miliyah, "Who is for me";
we welcome you into this world. You could not have asked for a better family to be born into and you will be taken care of with love and grace by parents who will love you unconditional and guide you with their love for God and one another.

In celebration of the Smit family's newest addition, little Kari.

How lovely to photograph good friends!

I met Clerissa when I first did her portraits for her business branding for The Social Agency and here we are a few years and shoots later on a much more personal level, at 32 weeks of being pregnant.

I love being part of this special journey Cleris. You are radiant and beautiful!

We did a maternity boudoir and Clerissa chose to only share these below, which is just a glimpse of the magic I got to capture!

Studio: LVDP Studio
​Make-up: Lana V  Make Up Artistry

Dylan and Tamlyn, owners of TYME Photography, have been my role models in the industry ever since I've attended their wedding workshop last year and to be asked by Tamlyn to do an updated family shoot with little London was overwhelming, exciting and humbling! Not only do I admire their style but I've gotten to know them in their home and I have such an admiration for how they balance work and their family with so much respect for one another and their clients!

Thanks Dyl & Tam for asking me to do this, I have so much love and respect for you guys and spending the afternoon with you, River and London was pure joy!

Make-up by the lovely Love, Tay Makeup Artistry.

All the way from Germany, to Namibia, the Gillam family recently moved to South Africa and 2 months along the line little Helen was born.  Older brother, William was the sweetest little 2 year old (mentioning 2 because every photographer knows what a family shoot is like with a 2 year old).  What a calm and loving little family.

My all time favourite jobs are product shoots, and product shoots with this much effort and beauty leaves me feeling wonderful.  These special mommies and toddlers were so beautiful and spontaneous and I always love working with Mischke from Mischi.  She is fun and loving and knows exactly what she wants, she is full of ideas and passion.  Mischi Baby Bags are beautifully handcrafted and stylish and the best part...local!  We love supporting local!

Make-up beautifully done by Lana V Makeup Artistry.
Shot at the amazing TYME studio.
Beautiful mommies, Melissa and Martine.

I had the privilege of capturing a very special event in the Boezaart family, the birth of beautiful little Sofia and the joys she has brought into Lean & Janina's home. Lean & Janina live in such a beautiful apartment in Southdowns Estate and Janina's good eye for something pretty has made a beautiful home for me to capture. It's a true reflection of who they are and little Sofia flourishes in her environment. Their admiration for Sofia is so evident in these images and what a lucky little girl Sofia is to be raised in such a loving home. With both, Lean & Janina being creatives and very talented I can't wait to see Sofia grow into a beautiful little girl!