Valentine’s Day can be so commercially seen, but in actual fact it was created, in February, to have the whole month be seen as the month of love, a special time for lover’s to just reconnect, and remember why they are together, amongst all of life’s chaos. Many businesses cash into the idea, and it has become such a big fiasco, that many people now dread when February come round, because it will just be another special day, ruined by commercialism. Through our passion and love for what we do, we would like to bring the tender feeling again for Valentine’s Day, back to its original intention and meaning.

Photos are forever and even now seeing the comical photos of my parents when they were young people and having a blast at life, I find very special, and it makes you nostalgically think back at some great times. We try and create some memories for your mind’s bank here at the studio, by getting images of everyone, which represents the love you share.  Valentine’s Day could still be special, and the spark could still be brought into it, because you will not just give a gift that is disposable, and gets eaten like chocolates, or wilts like flowers – it’s the representation of your bond, your promise, and the special something, that brought you together with that person in the first place.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Valentines day specials

A year seems to go by very fast, and before you know it, it’s time for the year-end functions to be held, and many companies regard this as such a big date on their calendar, designated teams are assigned to arrange and organize and event for all the company’s staff to enjoy.

After have had taken such care to make the function something worth remembering, it would be a shame if the memory of it, wasn’t captured properly, to be used with pride in reports or media presentations. Because of our attention to detail, and the inherent need to satisfy our clients and provide great quality products that the studio is proud to present, we shall always make sure to treat you event, or function as high-importance, and we’ll make sure to go through the whole rundown with the organizers, and know exactly what to expect to make the evening run as smooth as it possibly can. We pour our heart and soul into every shoot we do, and we know that you as company trust us to photograph your image, skillfully and professional. Our equipment is of such quality hat is able to handle low-lighting conditions, and if not, we use professional flashes to light speakers or tables.

Your function is a great representation of what you as company stand for, as is our quality in photography, and together in partnership, we’ll make sure to give you amazing products, and enjoy the event with you, working hard to give you excellent results.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Professional function photos

Our babies are our precious treasures and we treat all our clients’ babies, as if they are our own children, being sensitive to how little they still are, and how they have certain needs. To photograph babies is not the easiest task, because babies and smaller children rule the world – if they want something done now, chaos breaks out of they don’t get it. Little newborn babies are still used to being very close to mommy and daddy, and being by themselves can be quite intimidating, so we make sure to create a soothing environment, as to not scare them and have their first shoot be a negative experience.

Our Maternity- and Newborn combination package is a great value-for-your-money package, making sure you get those moments of your pregnancy when your tummy is still round and full, showing the miracle of an actual baby living inside of you, and then the shoot with baby is so special, because they seem to grow so fast, that that amazing newborn look with wrinkly skin, and bend-in little knees, start to disappear faster that you would like it to.

Riani has quite the magical touch with these little human beings, she seems to have a soothing touch, and some skills to make sure baby does not freak out in the shoot. Too bright lights, or being too far and too long away from mommy, could unsettle them, and we make sure the necessary is done to make the experience as positive as possible, for both newborn and its very proud parents.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labsuchagne

Newborn baby photos

Events are usually held to celebrated certain milestones – many companies have functions all through-out the year, to award staff for prestige or great production, or to just recollect the year that was, and have a function bring everything that has happened together, having people dress up a bit, and feel fancy and special for one evening of great company.

We are very active and busy at events, because many things are happening, and we go around and capture all little and big things. We know time and effort was spent to have décor and details look good, and we capture those with care, we know speeches are important, and make to capture the speakers as they speak, we know the handing over of awards are important and make sure to get those moments, s people had work hard to get those achievements. We are sensitive to the whole event’s happenings, as we want to hand you a well-polished product that was shot and processed with care, and not done unprofessionally.

Use our studio as the best choice for your next event- or function’s photography, as we will make sure to go with the groove of your event, and capture all the things you took the time to plan, and make it special.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labsuchagne

Professional event photographers in Johannesburg

Many people have mixed feelings about studio photography, and wouldn’t know what to expect when they book a shoot. Most people only know they want great photos done of themselves, or with them and their family, but knowing what the results will be, or if they will get to loosen up in front of the camera, is unsure to them.

To quote our father here: Louise Diesel Photography

It is rare to be absolutely blown away by something you had average hopes for……this is definitely the feeling I experienced after viewing the results of a recent photo shoot……Professional, relaxed and Fun are a few words describing my experience at Louise Diesel Photography……Can’t wait for the next annual shoot people…..very well done….

Our shoot with this dad and his teenage daughter was tremendous amounts of fun, as they were open to anything, and tried anything. All it takes for good photos is a little bit of an uninhibited feel, and letting go of some shyness, and tentativeness.  A great part of our job is getting reviews like these, knowing people had certain expectations, and then to amaze them with our studio’s quality.

We guarantee a great shoot for everyone and anyone wanting to have their memories captured in a shoot, and we’ll make sure to bring out your personality some, and show the bond you have with your loved ones.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Fun studio photos

Events are an ongoing thing through-out the year, celebrations for all different types of reasons. Many companies do year-end functions because it’s a way to honour their staff, and to award the people who contributed to positive production. Many companies have such a winning formula, they just seem to grow and beat any economic blues, and we get to share in their growth and success, when we’re asked to photograph their prestigious event.

Our studio has been doing events for quite some years, having had dealt with all sorts of situations – from companies wanting something fun such a photo booth set-up done, or having a designated space where people have their group- or couple photo taken with their colleagues or partners, and we make sure our set-up meets your requirements, we even make use of professional studio lighting if we know we’ll be working with low-lighting conditions, and we always shoot with high-end professional camera’s, as to not jeopardize on your quality, and to keep the studio’s reputation high. Every event is unique in its own sense, and we adapt to the situation so that we know you as company, or event-organizer, and us photographers are on the same page, and know exactly how the event’s rundown will happen.

We mingle with guests, make sure to get some smiles, and also photograph things such as décor and detail, as these are the things that add aesthetic to your event’s atmosphere. LDP will offer you great service, and high-quality products, and will make the memory of your event a pleasant one.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Event photographer

Photography Tips For Beginners

Although most people think that taking a picture is just as simple as pointing and shooting, there really is an art form to it. Typically, your photos never look quite as good as you imagined they would. However, once you learn the proper techniques, it really is simple to take great pictures.

Though you may not think you need a flash outside, take a look and make sure. The sun can create drastic shadows. If your camera has a “fill flash” option, then use it when taking pictures in bright sunlight. This can help to illuminate even deep facial folds and creases.

You need not stand directly in front of an object to photograph it. Whether you settle on shooting from above, below, the right or left, experiment, or take shots from each angle to decide post-shooting.

When it comes to taking pictures of kids, sometimes the best thing you can do is to just go with the flow and work with them. Children are just not designed to sit perfectly still and pose for photos, they prefer to be up and about and running around. Have some fun instead, and capture the photos of the children in action.

Imagine there are lines traveling vertically and horizontally dividing your viewfinder. Place your subject at the point of intersection, instead of in the middle of the shot, and suddenly your picture has a sense of drama. Move in closer to whatever subject you’re taking a picture of. It’s frustrating for the viewer to not clearly see the details of the subject because the camera was too far away. Try to make it easy on your audience to be able to see images clearly and vividly.

Master photographers agree, less IS more.

You should never have tons of clutter or other elements in your shots. Keeping things simple in your photos is what catches your viewer’s attention; simplicity often creates a big punch!

Learn when it’s okay and not okay to use the flash with your camera. Your flash shouldn’t be on all the time. Too much or too little light has ruined many pictures. At other times, low light makes a flash necessary. So don’t forget to use it when you need it.

Even though people think white is great to wear during a photograph, it is generally a bad decision. Many photographers use the auto focus setting on their cameras. This setting doesn’t work as well if the camera can’t pick up different shades in its lens’ range.

For example, if a subject wears white and the background is also white, the camera won’t focus properly. With white clothing, the camera has a hard time adjusting to keep the whites looking good, while preserving detail on peoples’ faces, and photos can turn out looking under or overexposed.

Adjust the focus to create a unique photograph.

Reduce the f-stop setting to maintain focus on the closer subject. This is especially good for portraits. In contrast, increasing your f-stop setting will also increase the field depth and bring all elements of the photograph into focus in a more even manner. This would be fantastic for landscape photography.

Nighttime photography can totally change how a subject looks. When adequate natural lighting is not available, it is even more important to make sure that supplemental lighting is properly set up and utilized. Make sure you use the flash feature and adjust your camera’s shutter speed setting to shoot better photos at night.

Food photography can be difficult.

Food will melt and shift positions, making it hard to develop the proper shot. That’s why when shooting food, you should have napkins, glassware, and silverware ready first. Make sure you have the right lighting, and then put the food down and shoot!

Pre-focus your camera and move to where your subject isn’t dead centre in the frame. Having your subject in the middle of the picture is very expected and subsequently uninteresting. Try off-centering your shots to make your subject appear more interesting to the viewer.

Make sure you support the camera from below and on the sides, while keeping your arms tucked tightly into the sides of your body. Holding the camera in this way, you will reduce camera shake and make shots that are in clear focus. With your hands positioned at the underside of the camera and below the lens, it will help prevent accidentally dropping the equipment.

Always keep charged batteries in your camera. Using the LCD on a digital camera drains the batteries, so always ensure that the battery is fully charged before leaving the house. You should also carry spare batteries so that you can avoid missing a photograph opportunity.

Your photographs have perhaps disappointed you in the past. You will never face such a complication again, if you seriously implement the information you got right here in this article. With the ideas presented here, you can take breathtaking shots that you want to hang on the wall for everyone to admire.