Lifestyle Portraits

The Ranchod Family

The Walter Sisulu Botanic Gardens is still one of my favourite places for a family photo shoot with young children.  It’s a lovely day out for the family, everyone can relax and be themselves, and the kids can play and have fun while I capture their real memories.  By Leanne Williams.

Roy and Yolandie at Reefsteamers

Roy and Yolandie are engaged!  They arranged the most beautifully styled engagement shoot at Reefsteamers in Germiston.  An extremely affectionate, sweet couple – Roy is such a gentleman and Yolandie is elegant and classy, so their chosen location and theme suited them so well.   Yolandie put lots of thought and effort into their outfits and props for their couple portraits and even their refreshments matched their vintage train-yard theme.  Can’t wait for their wedding to… Continue reading

The Staessens and Their Grandchildren

The Staessens have been supporting us for years and years now, starting with their son’s wedding, and then their daughter’s, and we’ve been extremely honoured to have covered many more of their family functions and special life events each year.  I LOVE shooting this crazy family because they enjoy the honest, real moments and allow the kids to play, get dirty and have fun, so that their personalities really shine through for the shoot.  Granny even allowed her… Continue reading

Caleb’s First Photoshoot

At 24 days new, Caleb was treated to his first photo shoot.  I went to the family’s home and used pretty, natural window lighting.  This also made things more comfortable for Caleb’s sensitive new eyes and saved his parents the trouble of packing and traveling with their newborn.   We used really special, sentimental props from around the house, like Caleb’s father’s baby blanket that was handmade by Caleb’s grandmother, and photos signed by his parent’s wedding… Continue reading

Five and a Half Month Old Addison

This little cutie pie had her photo shoot at her home, in her extremely pink bedroom.  At five and a half months old, Addison was a perfect age for a photo shoot because she was able to sit by herself without crawling or toddling too far from the pretty light or backdrop we had chosen, and her own little personality shone through in every shot …..so many giggles, and so much awesome eye contact!   By Leanne Williams.

Bryde’s Skylar Belly

Remember Bryde and Bryce’s Wedding?    Here’s Bryde just over 9 months since their Honeymoon, and she’s expecting a little girl to be named Skylar.  We used the couple’s home and the park down the road for their maternity shoot, but sadly without Bryce since he’s not a fan of posing for photos.  Looking forward to doing a newborn shoot with Skylar when she arrives.  By Leanne Williams.