ballito portrait photography

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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Stunning Maternity Shoot

I am really loving shooting more and more film and recently I did a family / expecting shoot with Tanya, Greg and baby Joah. We ventured into the forest here in Surrey and bashed our way through a few brambles to get there, but I think it was well worth it! The sun even popped out for some of the...
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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 Beach Weddings

After spending 2.5 years in The Caribbean shooting only beach weddings, I can say that we are truly experts at these now! Choosing a time later in the day is recommended so that you don't feel the mid day sun beating down as you commit your lives to one another. Be aware of elements like wind and going for an...
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Matric Dance Portrait in Botanic Gardens

Not known as a traditional Matric Dance Photographer but rather a Family Portrait Photographer, I was excited about meeting Dusayshia and her family.  They could not have been more lovely, even having my family over for dinner that Chanelle is still raving about. Matric is the final year of a young adult’s high school career.  The light at the end of...
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Top 10 Kid friendly things to do in Ballito

Today I thought we could discuss the top 10 kid friendly things to do in Ballito. On holiday with the kids or even a local just wondering what to do?  Here are our recommendations based on our personal experience. Please note, that although we are professional photographers we do not lug our gear around with us on a daily basis...
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They grow up so fast

They grow up so fast - Durban Baby Photographer Children grow so quickly, one minute a baby and the next, a teenager! A regular family photoshoot is a must to capture your family memories along the way.  My step-sister Shireen , a mom of 3 boys, firmly believes that an annual family photoshoot is not negotiable.  Each year they choose...
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Home is where the heart is

I am hugely inspired by American family lifestyle photography: The Glow which is "a glimpse into the world of inspiring and fashionable moms". I happened to have a very inspiring, artistic, stylist friend who fitted this bill exactly. When her husband booked a portrait shoot with me as a surprize Christmas gift I jumped at the chance of photographing their...
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