Family Portrait Photographer

Family portrait session on the beach

The last time we saw Leigh-Ann and Chris was at a braai in Petts Wood in South East London.  Much had changed since our last meal together.  Having kids is a great indicator of how long it had actually been.  They had increased their clan by two with their daughters Isabella and Matilda, and we added an extra one to...
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Holiday Portrait Photography in J Bay

I met first Johan and his family in December 2016 while they were on vacation in Jeffrey's Bay.  Living in Johannesburg, a trip to the coast is always met with great anticipation.  Unfortunately it doesn't happen often enough for Johan who manages to spend a month at the family holiday home when they do make the 1000km trek south. Having...
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Family portrait along the Kabeljous

December is always a busy time on the coast with families gathering to spend time with loved ones.  Lloyd and family enjoy the annual pilgrimage from Johannesburg and spend several weeks with family at their folks' holiday home in J Bay.  Having started their own family, a portrait session for this young one was in order.  Nikolai had only recently...
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J Bay Family Portrait

As parents, we're all too aware of the different social challenges our children have.  Mismanaged social media is a real threat when it comes to what is occupying our children's time.  I love taking families on a portrait shoot and being reminded that children just want to have fun and it's up to us to provide the platform.  Taking Marie...
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Christmas family portrait session in J Bay

Christmas is associated with quality family time.  When Nanette and her family were together for Christmas for the first time in eight years, it was important to document the occasion with a family portrait session in J Bay.  Bringing four siblings together with their parents and young children is for many not an option available on tap.  As a father...
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Family Portrait Session in Zimbali

I remember our first trip from the Turks and Caicos to South Africa with Saharah.  She was merely a few months old and the realisation that if things kick off at 37 000ft, we're pretty limited to the options available to us to try console her.  Luckily the journey went without too much of the aforementioned kicking off.  In fact the...
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Family Portrait in Ballito

"When are you planning your second?" is a question that gets asked now by friends (and sometimes strangers) who have more than one child.  I was hoping this line of questioning will have ended after getting married and having Saharah.  It seems we're always playing catch up, though.  Once you'd had one the question is always in the back of...
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considering a family portrait session

It's that time of year again for your family portrait session.  The kids are growing up fast and it's important to capture some family time with the whole family.  You've booked your photographer, confirmed a location and can't wait for the session to be over.  For some a trip to the dentist would be less traumatic.  Who likes standing in...
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Styled Maternity Shoot

A Styled Maternity Shoot - Umhlanga Photographer It is said that when a woman is pregnant she's at her most radiant.  It's an exciting time when a couple find out they're expecting a little miracle.  It's a relatively short 40 week period that your baby is nurtured inside the womb during a critical bonding time. It is, therefore, no surprise that...
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A Great Family Day Out

One of our main reasons for returning to Durban and becoming Ballito Family Photographers was because of the time we wanted Saharah to spend with her remaining grandparents. When considering your next family portrait it's also a good idea to include grandparents as well.  Having three (or more) generations certainly make for memorable moments.  Booking a photo shoot is a...
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Our Maternity Shoot

As photographers, we realise the importance of capturing the milestones that shape our lives. We were very fortunate to have the talented Anita Marcus on board to photograph our maternity shoot on the Beluga skippered by 'Captain' Tim. It was another idyllic day on the calm Caribbean Sea as we departed the dock bathed in early morning sun and made our way...
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Pre Matric Dance Portrait Session in Ballito

During an extremely busy final year of school, Milan was looking forward to allowing herself the opportunity of enjoying one of the highlights of her senior year.  Her Matric Dance.  The importance of the evening was not lost on her parents who realise how grown up their daughter is becoming.  An informal portrait session at home before the dance would ensure a...
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Family maternity shoot in Ballito

Jen and Dom are two of our close friends we met in London.  With their vibrant personalities, it's easy to feel relaxed and engaged in their company.  We've been fortunate enough to document some of their more important milestones including their Wedding in Mauritius and their first maternity shoot in Dorking when they were expecting Isabeau. We decided on an early morning family...
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Durban Family Photographer

Moving back to South Africa and becoming a Durban Family Photographer was a decision Chanelle and I pondered upon long and hard.  In the end it was time we wanted Saharah to spend with family.  We realised that she was growing up and getting to know her family through Skype conversations and Facebook.  Our family were missing out on key moments...
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