At long last the “D” family has been able to come through to our studio…   I met T just over a year ago and we have been trying to get their family together for a family photoshoot ever since.

Family photography is all about capturing those moments which you share within your unique family unit.  Everyone laughing at a real funny joke or mom tickling one of the little ones.

I always enjoy photographing people I know like “T”, it becomes more of a social thing than work.  Little “P” and “T” was just having a whale of a time playing around with their Mom and Dad.

As you can see it’s all about being comfortable in your outfit and remembering to have loads of fun.  Sing to your kids, play with them and even act like you are playing the piano to create priceless memories which you will have to treasure forever and EVER!

Tanya, looking at these photos just makes my heart melt… I’m so glad you guys could make your photoshoot and I know you’ll just love all the pics

Riani

The ladies from Heilie Clothing held THE FASHION SHOW OF THE YEAR last night at their showroom in Winchester Hills.  The whole idea was to free your mind and let go of your inhibitions… Glass Angels was the inspiration for the fashion show and fittingly some models wore “wings” with their various outfits.

To make the whole experience more personal they decided to have the fashion show at their showroom in Winchester hills.  They added funky lighting, a marquee tent outside with comfy chairs and a “lounge area” with comfortable scatter cushions where you could just chill…

Staying true to their company colours delicious blue cocktails was served as welcome drinks for all of the guests attending this event.  (They looked awesome)

They made a funky runway down through a passage which was aptly decorated with disco balls hanging from the roof (this really completed the look and feel of the clothing and jewellery.

Every model walked down this catwalk looking like she owned the world and the only explanation for this is that clothing from Heilie fashion are cut in such a way that you feel sexy and comfortable (which is a bonus for every woman wanting to look beautiful)

There was something for each and every personality type.  Barbara-Anne Puren was the MC and entertained guests with her Angelic voice and her saxophone  (very cool)

There was “catsuits” with various accessories like a corsette waist, beautifully cut jackets and trenchcoats and some even had a big flower or two adorning the shoulders…

Let me tell you a story about Heilie clothing jeans, apparently they are the best fit you will ever find (seeing that it is designed and made by women, for women) and you will most likely wear one size smalller

They also introduced the men’s designer shirts from Peter Stone.  Designed for the South-African male who want to look successful and stylish.  They are made to fit over the shoulder whilst being slightly tailored at the waist.  There was so many beautiful (and creative) items that every woman in JHB would find something she just HAS to have   Ladies this was an extra ordinary event and I look forward to the next one… lol)

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We are always telling you about our photography from our viewpoint, and I thought I’d share our unique photography experience from our satisfied client’s view…

Have you seen what beautiful works of art pregnancy photos are being turned into these days…?  Have you found yourself looking at someone else’s maternity pictures that is stunning and thought that you would love to have photos like these but you are sure you don’t look that good? Secretly you are slightly intimidated at the prospect of havning a complete stranger look at and take photos of your growing belly.  A felt exactly the same way and this is what she thought of the whole exciting experience:”

I’d never thought of doing pregnancy photos until I came across Louise’s website. The thought of having a complete stranger take photos of my naked belly was just too daunting for me. Against my better judgment I decided to do the photoshoot anyway. I was met by Riani at the gate, whom I think could sense my hesitation and made me feel soo comfortable with myself, my growing belly and the entire experience. My husband was even more anxious than I was, but Riani really capture the essence of who we are & the transformation that was taking place in our lives.I look at the photos now & feel proud to have gone through this experience as Riani capture the essence of my pregnancy. I would strongly recommend that every couple that is expecting to do this not only for themselves but for their children to appreciate in the years to come.”

Are you the proud mother of a very busy little boy (or girl for that matter)  Then you know exactly how hard it is to try and go anywhere with your kids and keep them on their best behaviour.  Don’t worry about it, we have worked with and photographed almost every kind of child you can imagine…  Bouncing all over the studio and being very shy all included.  M has 3 little boys (aged 5 and 5 and 18 months) and this is what she thinks of her pics:”

I take my hat off to Riani on how she handled our boys during the shoot!  She took the most amazing photos, even though our boys were all over the place.  My husband and I would recommend Louise Diesel Photography to anyone.    There quality of service is superb and we all had such a good time!  Thank you Louise and Riani!

Every girl dreams of meeting her dream man and riding into the sunset…  So once you’ve met that special someone and gotten engaged you simply cannot wait to get started on planning your wedding?  Isn’t it so?  But as soon as this early excitement wears off you realize exactly just how muchhow much detailed planning you have to do…  At the end of the day no-one will remember what table decorations you had at your wedding (even though it took you a week to decide and source all the items  on the centerpiece)  This is exactly why it is essential to find a good wedding photographer with whom you feel comfortable with and will be comfortable having them capture every moment and details of your special day.  C and S sent us this lovely testimonial:”

Your wedding is one of the most important days in your life, and there are so many details to worry about to make your day perfect.But thanks to Louise & Riani, my wedding photo’s were one less thing to worry about as they took care of it all. They are so professional and caring, and helped make every moment of my special day come to life! The variety of photographs was amazing and choosing for my album was the hardest part as all the photo’s were stunning.The album turned out to be even more beautiful than I had expected and I am so grateful to Louise Diesel photography for leaving me with the most beautiful, cherished moments of my wedding day! ”

Riani

“The most important thing she’d learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”
– Jill Churchill

“If one feels the need of something grand, something infinite, something that makes one feel aware of god, one need not go far to find it. I think that I see something deeper, more infinite, more eternal than the ocean in the expression of the eyes of a little baby, when it wakes in the morning and coos or laughs because it sees the sun shining on it’s cradle.”
- Vincent Van Gogh

“A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart ’til the day you die.” -unknown

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If you are anything like me you always notice someone “pretty” on a magazine cover and think for a split second “I would love to look like ‘that’”  So why the delay…?  Book your modelling photoshoot today and show us your inner model.

Every single person in the world has a photogenic side.  We as professional model photographers specialise in making you look your best.  So book your appointment at the hair & nail salon and treat yourself to a modelling photoshoot!

It doesn’t matter if you only want to use the photos on facebook or on modelbase.  This special model photoshoot is just for you to know that you can also look that super sexy

Riani

Having photos taken of your pregnant belly can be a daunting experience and that is why I find that pregnant moms are more comfortable with having their photos taken by female photographers.  Pregnancy is a very intimate experience which you share with your partner and we capture this as the most beautiful works of art.  Here is what one of our clients had to say about her experience:

“I’d never thought of doing pregnancy photos until I came across Louise’s website. The thought of having a complete stranger take photos of my naked belly was just too daunting for me. Against my better judgment I decided to do the photoshoot anyway. I was met by Riani at the gate, whom I think could sense my hesitation and made me feel soo comfortable with myself, my growing belly and the entire experience. My husband was even more anxious than I was, but Riani really capture the essence of who we are & the transformation that was taking place in our lives.I look at the photos now & feel proud to have gone through this experience as Riani capture the essence of my pregnancy. I would strongly recommend that every couple that is expecting to do this not only for themselves but for their children to appreciate in the years to come.”

Allow us to celebrate your pragnancy in this special way so that you can cherish these moments forever

Riani

Toddlers are in a league all of their own (if you know what I mean)  Someone asked me last night isn’t it hard to photograph little babies because they just lie exactly the way you posed them, and I replied that they are actually easier to photograph when they’re not “running” all over the studio.

The secret is to make the photoshoot fun for the little ones (and for everyone involved) so that they think they are only playing.  I just love to capture them at their most natural… giggiling and throwing coloured balls around and riding multicoloured reindeer…

Ahh, sibling love   These shots can be quite tricky as the “older” sibling is sometimes just a little kid.  So make sure mom or dad is just within arms reach to catch the little one if we decide we’ve had enough and just get up.  Other than that… HAVE FUN!!!

Riani