When photographing a family with small children time is of the essence.  Younger children tend to get bored quickly so use their energy to your advantage.  Play and sing with them so that you can create moments where you can capture natural smiles   Sometimes you just have to let them

be and they will come back to the backdrop and dance for you if you put the music loud enough.  Create a friendly environment where they feel free to play and be themselves.  A little tickling also goes a long way, after the first tickle you just tantalise them with the thought that it will happen again and they

will surely have an award winning smile on their faces.  And lastly, patience is key.  Try to work with the kids as much as you can instead of trying to force them to do something they are not interested in.  As soon as they feel pressured they will retract into their shell.  Have fun

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The art of photographing couples lies in capturing the dynamics of this very special relationship.  It is always best to start off by having a conversation and finding common ground between you and the couple and from there just letting them chat and laugh with you guiding the

conversation to funnier topics   We use unique poses which are also interactive so you will have fun while having your phoots taken.  A little whisper or piggyback just sets the mood.  And to spice everything up just a little bit you can always dress up for a night on the town so that you

feel even more confident (which will definitely show in your photos)  For more info contact us on info@louisedieselphotography.co.za

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We hope this year will be a great year for you and your family.  Perservere in your efforts and great rewards will be reaped.  Shoot for the moon and even if you miss you will land among the stars!  We look forward to looking after all your photographic needs in 2010.

The team at Louise Diesel Photography

As it happens I decided to take my Boxer dogs with me on holiday for the first time ever and I must say that it was a fantastic experience.  We went to the Drakensberg and stayed over on this little house which is far away from any technology and other people so we didn’t have problems with the dogs bothering anyone.  The one dog ended up coming down with the flu (I suspect this was caused by the weather change from JHB to the mountains of the Drakensberg) so I had to take him

to the Vet which was a 40 min drive from where we stayed.  While sitting in the waiting room I saw a magazine cover with a photo of a donkey silhouetted against a beautiful orange sky and this is what gave me the idea to try the same kind of silhouette photo of my dogs and this was the result.  Not 100% what I was looking for but still truly beautiful…

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As we stand in the beginning of this new year which is so full of possibilities let’s take some time to review how far we’ve come in life but also where we want to go in our lives so that we can become more fulfilled people.

“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin–real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.”– Alfred D. Souza

“I cannot give you the formula for success, but I can give you the formula for failure–which is:
Try to please everybody.”
Herbert Bayard Swope

“Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration.”
Evan Esar

“Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can.” — Danny Kaye

“Difficult times have helped me to understand better than before, how infinitely rich and beautiful life is in every way, and that so many things that one goes worrying about are of no importance whatsoever…”– Isak Dinesen

“Life is like a game of poker: If you don’t put any in the pot, there won’t be any to take out. “-Moms Mabley

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Are you one of those individuals who would probably never be caught without your camera?  Well then you have probably tried to photograph one sunset or another.  Here is a few pics I took while on holiday in the Drakensberg.  The trick is to try taking photos of the sunset at different time intervals, let’s say about every 5 minutes.  Then have a look at how the colours change in the pics.  In the beginning you will probably find

that it still looks a little washed out and bleak, then somewhere in the middle you will find that the colours have been captured a lovely scene with vivid pinks and saturated oranges.  And then right at the end when the sunset seems to be its most beautiful you will see that it is useless trying to photograph it and better to just enjoy the breathtaking scenery.  The key is to find the right moment to photograph every sunset scene.

Lastly, you don’t always have to have the sun in a sunset picture. Be on the lookout for interesting reflections on the water or on reflective surfaces.

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As we are celebrating the end of this year and the beginning of the next take some time to reflect upon everything you have learnt this year.  How much you’ve grown and all the friendships you are able to share   We wish you and your family a prosperous new year filled with love and challenges to help you grow and become who you are supposed to be!

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