Family Photography
Apple Orchard Photoshoot: Spring Family Photos in Krakeel
A spring family photoshoot in an apple orchard in Krakeel, with the trees in full blossom. See the photos and what to know before you plan one. ...more
Family Photography
January 17, 2023
Family Photoshoot on the Wild Side of St Francis
Sven and his children James and Jane, visiting from Belgium, spent an afternoon on the Wild Side of St Francis for family photos. ...more
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July 26, 2022
Beach Family Photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay
A beach family photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay with newborn Henry, starting in the garden and moving onto the sand and rocks. ...more
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February 27, 2021
Family Photoshoot at Cape St Francis
Craig photographed the Van Straaten family for the third year running, this time at Cape St Francis, one of his favourite places. ...more
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January 08, 2021
Family Holiday Photoshoot at Paradise Beach
Johann and his young family booked a holiday portrait at Paradise Beach and Craig went early, before the summer heat. ...more
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February 06, 2020
Family Photoshoot in Oyster Bay
Eduan's family photoshoot in Oyster Bay, a small town at the end of a 20km dirt road from Humansdorp, with wide beaches and dunes. ...more
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January 16, 2020
New Year Family Photoshoot in St Francis
A year after their first session at Sunset Rock, Lara and Riaan Van Straaten came back with baby Adam, born that September, and some of Riaan's family. ...more
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January 15, 2020
Local Family Photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay
Maria and Digby's family photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay, with a flock of flamingos on the Kabeljous on a winter afternoon. ...more
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July 03, 2019
Fun Family Photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay
Robyn's family shoot in J Bay came the day after a washout, under a sky with just enough cloud. ...more
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March 30, 2019
Family and Friends Photoshoot
Pierre and Anneke came down from Johannesburg with family and friends for a long overdue family portrait. ...more
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February 28, 2019
Family Photoshoot at Sunset Rock, St Francis
The Van Straaten family's photoshoot at Sunset Rock in St Francis, a day late after high winds off the Indian Ocean. ...more
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January 07, 2019
Cake Smash Photoshoot at Happy Hippo, Seekoei River
Nania's first birthday cake smash photoshoot at Happy Hippo on the Seekoei River, near Jeffreys Bay. ...more
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October 31, 2018
Extended Family Photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay
Erin got in touch after Craig took her son Caleb's school photos, and she wanted the whole family in her portrait, grandparents included. ...more
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May 19, 2018
Family Portrait Swap at Kabeljous, Jeffreys Bay
Craig and his second photographer Ernst swapped places and photographed each other's families at Kabeljous before Ernst moved to Cape Town. ...more
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March 30, 2018
Family Photoshoot on the Beach in Plettenberg Bay
A morning family photoshoot on the beach in Plettenberg Bay with Leigh-Ann, Chris and their daughters Isabella and Matilda. ...more
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March 09, 2018
Holiday Family Photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay
A holiday family photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay for Johan's family, who drive 1,000km from Johannesburg to their holiday home. ...more
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January 28, 2018
Family Photoshoot on the Kabeljous River, Jeffreys Bay
Lloyd's family photoshoot on the Kabeljous river in Jeffreys Bay, with little Nikolai heading straight into the shallows. ...more
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January 28, 2018
Jeffreys Bay Family Photoshoot at Kabeljous
Marie and her three children at Kabeljous in Jeffreys Bay, playing in the pools the tide left behind. ...more
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February 06, 2017
Christmas Family Photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay
Nanette's family were together for Christmas for the first time in eight years, so they booked a family photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay. ...more
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December 27, 2016
Family Portrait Session in Zimbali
Mellissa flew in from Malaysia with four-month-old Kyan for a family portrait session in Zimbali, and he was as good as gold. ...more
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September 19, 2016
Family Photoshoot on the Beach in Ballito
Mark and Jenna's two boys, Josh and Caleb, were complete opposites, and Craig watched that play out at high tide on a windy beach in Ballito. ...more
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April 14, 2016
Family Portrait Session Tips
Family portrait session tips: treat it like a family outing, let the children help with ideas, and wear soft, light clothes without logos. ...more
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March 21, 2016
Maternity Shoot Ideas for a Beautiful Session
Craig's maternity shoot tips: share ideas on Pinterest, bring a change of clothes, pick a location that feels like you, and plan for the photos. ...more
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March 14, 2016
Styled Maternity Shoot Ideas
Craig's short post on styled maternity shoots suggests a change of clothes, a few props and a chat with your photographer beforehand about what to bring. ...more
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January 25, 2016
Family Beach Photoshoot with Grandparents, Jeffreys Bay
Planning a family beach photoshoot in Jeffreys Bay, St Francis or Cape St Francis? Why it's worth bringing the grandparents along. ...more
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January 18, 2016
Pre Matric Dance Photoshoot at Home in Ballito
Milan's parents booked an informal portrait session at home before her matric dance, and she wore a burgundy dress she'd designed herself. ...more
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November 09, 2015
Family and Maternity Shoot on Film in a Surrey Forest
Chanelle photographed Tanya, Greg and baby Joah in a forest in Surrey, shooting on film and pushing through brambles to reach the spot. ...more
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August 20, 2015
Family Maternity Shoot at Shaka's Rock, Ballito
Jen and Dom's sunrise family maternity shoot at Shaka's Rock in Ballito, on a calm morning with a low tide. ...more
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July 23, 2015
Matric Dance Photographer Durban: Botanic Gardens Shoot
Craig met Dusayshia and her family at the Durban Botanic Gardens for an hour's portrait session before her matric dance. ...more
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April 20, 2015
Maternity Shoot in a Villa
A maternity session in a villa overseas, and how the same idea could work in the eco-estates of Salt Rock on the KZN North Coast. ...more
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March 14, 2015
They Grow Up So Fast: Family and Baby Photoshoot
Chanelle's step-sister Shireen, a mother of three boys, books a family photoshoot every year, and this post explains why. ...more
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March 12, 2015
Lifestyle Family Shoot at Home
An editorial, lifestyle family shoot at home, planned like a bridal fashion shoot and ending with the whole family jumping in at the dock. ...more
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March 12, 2015
Beach Family Photoshoot with Baby Saharah
By 2013 Craig was photographing family portraits every week, so we booked a beach session of our own with Saharah at 11 weeks old. ...more
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August 27, 2013
GC Couture Cakes at Blenheim Palace
A behind-the-scenes look at a cake shoot for GC Couture Cakes at Blenheim Palace, from October 2012. ...more
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October 12, 2012
Peggy Porschen Still Life and Food Photography
Peggy Porschen commissioned these still life images in London to launch an afternoon tea with Laurent-Perrier at her Parlour. ...more
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July 04, 2012
Family Shoot with Four-Week-Old Oliver
Craig photographed this family session with Nicola, Bruce and four-week-old Oliver, with the grandparents who'd flown over from South Africa. ...more
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June 28, 2012
Newborn Photography on Film: Baby Caitlin
These are the film frames from baby Caitlin's newborn session with Vicky and Jan, shot because Chanelle loved how soft film looked. ...more
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June 02, 2012
Newborn Session: Isabeau Julietta
Isabeau Julietta is Jen and Dom's daughter, and by this point we'd photographed their engagement, wedding, maternity session and now her newborn shoot. ...more
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May 25, 2012
Newborn Session: Baby Zack
A few frames from a May 2012 newborn shoot with Kerry, Paul and baby Zack, from our years in the UK. ...more
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May 11, 2012
Film Maternity Session: Jen and Dom
Jen and Dom's maternity session in the forest, shot on medium format film, two years after we photographed their wedding in Mauritius. ...more
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May 08, 2012
Newborn Session: Baby Caitlin
A week after Vicky and Jan's maternity post, we shared the newborn session with their daughter Caitlin. It's from our years in the UK. ...more
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April 25, 2012
Film Maternity Shoot in the Forest: Vicky and Jan
Vicky and Jan's maternity session in the forest was Chanelle's first portrait shoot on film alone, with only her Contax 645 and no digital backup. ...more
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April 20, 2012
Newborn Photo Session: Baby Oliver
A single frame from baby Oliver's newborn session in spring 2012, during our years in the UK. ...more
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April 09, 2012
Editorial Family Shoot in London: Karolina and Alice
A relaxed, editorial family portrait session around London with Karolina and little Alice, shot in the style of a couple's engagement session. ...more
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December 27, 2011
