Neumbo Family Photo Session

This was a special family photo session for me. Mum and Dad were celebrating their wedding anniversary and wanted to remember their family just as it is right now.

I so enjoy working with children of all ages. Their little personalities shine through without any hinderance or pretence. This little on below is just a year old and very still. Patience and gentleness gets the smiles.

Big sister, on the other hand is a little model. She was great fun and could not stop posing and laughing and being positively adorable.

I just love this photograph.

This dad is so calm and collected and his little girl just lights up at his attention and affection.

There is just something really special about when a dad comforts his children. When a big, strong man shows tenderness and love, I know it melts my heart, I'm sure it does all moms hearts.

It is really something special to see two people really love each other and who cannot wait to go away for the weekend just to be together and to celebrate their lives together. Especially after two children, rough nights and nappies that require a change of outfit and a bath for all concerned!

Congratulations!! You are two wonderful people and I'm really glad that I got to work with you. Thank you for choosing me to be your photographer for your family portraits.

Have a blessed week!

Mvula Family Photo Session

I truly enjoyed this family. This mum has just a gentleness about her that is so beautiful. The two girls are real treasures. They have completely different personalities and this is where Dressing Your Truth has really helped me. I have learned to recognised different personality types and know how they think and feel. I now have some tricks to connect with each person in a session and get genuine smiles from them.

Dad and his son. Two very ernest gentlemen. They are not quick to smile but when they do it is really from the heart and their whole faces light up.

  Isn't this mum so beautiful?

 This little one is also a gentle soul but as cute as anything.

 Big sister...little sister. 

 Big sister is a gem, she is full of fun and smiles. 

 Big brother is just the best jungle gym. 

 Beautiful ladies.

I just love it! 

Thank you, Mvula Family for choosing me to be your photographer. It was a real pleasure.

Have a great day!

Happy 2nd Birthday Wian!

Now this little man is precious!!!! Wow. I first met him when he was 10 months old. He was busy! Then he came for his first birthday photo session and just a few weeks ago I saw him again for his second birthday shoot.

He started off a little shy but very soon warmed up to me and my box of fun toys.

Before he took a single thing out of my box he asked his dad permission first. I was amazed. This little guy is just two and already in his simple little way asked permission.

I got this little chair made and kids cannot help themselves. They just have to sit on it.  

 And Papa is his hero. Mom is necessary but Papa is the man!

 When you are a boy absolutely anything can be a car... 

 Brrrm...brrrm...

Smart mom brought his black bike along. I think every South African and Namibian child over the last 50 years has owned one or several black bikes. I know my brother wore the wheels out on two! 

But this black bike is extra special...it has an aerial!!! Look carefully and you will see the extra long cable tie that Papa put on the bike as an aerial at the request of his son.

Boys and trees! :) 

I could just eat him up. Look at how earnest he is.

And then I found a dandelion. I've always wanted to take a photograph like this but never had a dandelion on hand.

Mom's preggy belly makes a great pillow!

Thank you for always coming back to me to photograph your special moments. I'm really looking forward to meeting your new little one too. 

I wish you all a great weekend!

Ras Family's Miracle Baby

I first met this little girl when she was still very tiny and had recently come home from being in hospital for quite some time. She is another miracle baby born before she should have been.

She is now six months old and the whole family was gathered for her christening.

We went to Parliament Gardens for a lovely photo session with this beautiful family.

 She just loves her Ouma and was full of kisses and loves.

 And her big brother is just her hero. She smiled and gurgled and laughed just for him.

 Mom with her two precious children. I got some cutie pie smiles from her too.

 And with her Aunty.

She then got a little cold because it was rather cool that day and she just decided to close her eyes and go to sleep.

I love being a baby and family photographer. It is never boring and once she fell asleep I just went with it and got some photographs that are so special. 

Children really do not have to 'behave' for a photo session. Obviously they cannot misbehave and be rude but they really just need to be themselves. Those are the photographs that you will treasure for your lifetime.

 So special... 

 Then mom dragged big brother and his girlfriend in front of the camera for some really fun shots.

The plan was to also take some photographs of the little princess in her christening dress but she was lights out so I took this photograph instead. The dress is absolutely beautiful. It was made by Ouma from mom's wedding dress.

Thank you for choosing me to be your photographer and trusting me to capture this special time in your lives.

I hope you all have a great weekend!

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