Lifestyle Portraits

Five AM Family Fun

Two weird things happened on this shoot.  The first is that my very old friend from primary school, Rela, was awake and beautified at 5 am!  The second is that Keegan, who I first met when he was about 10 years old, is now taller than his dad.  We met at the family home way too early, downed a quick but delicious cup of caffeine, and then headed into the family’s neighborhood to take advantage of the soft, flattering morning… Continue reading

The Staessens Clean Up with Coastal Ghost

 The Staessens shoots are always mini adventures.  But this year’s resulted in the weirdest, most out-of-character client brief I have ever given.  It read something like: “Dear Staessen Family, Let’s meet at a dirty, busy, public park, mid-afternoon while the sun is still high (and the light is harsh), at the end of winter (while it is still dry and cold).   Dress in very old clothing and shoes and bring rubber gloves and old buckets.”  In true Staessen style, they… Continue reading

Cutie Kai

Remember Shenaaz and Stephen’s Maternity Photos?  This little cutie named Kai was an absolute pleasure to shoot.  He was soooo relaxed and happy and sleepy.  We scheduled went to his home and moved some furniture around to take advantage of some soft window light.  We used beautiful old cameras from the family home, as well as some Disney soft toys from Kai’s aunty Jen (you might remember her phenomenal wedding).  Megan Calitz assisted… Continue reading

The Kotzes Add An Adam

The Kotze Family have welcomed little Adam! We did Tilly-Marie’s newborn photos in the same room a few short years ago, and I can’t believe how much she and Derick have grown up already.

Photography and Editing by Leanne Williams.  Assisted by Megan Calitz.

Shenaaz and Stephen’s Preggy Pics

The beautiful Shenaaz braved some very rough ground with some seriously swollen ankles to allow us to capture these exquisite photos.  The sunset was glowing, as was Shenaaz, and Stephen added a large dose of fun and humour to the shoot.  Photography by Sean and Leanne Williams.  Editing by Leanne Williams.

The Kotze Family is Growing

Liezl and Martin have given us quite an extraordinary journey to document, from their engagement party, to their wedding, to their first pregnancy, to the view from their roof to use as home decor, to family functions with the extended family, to their second pregnancy and Tilly-Marie’s newborn photos, and now they are expecting their third child!   We love their parenting style – fun and relaxed and fair.  Derek and Tilly-Marie were so good… Continue reading