ALWAYS carry a camera around with you….  Even if you are just popping around to the garage for midnight snacks, don’t make the mistake of leaving it at home like me.  We went to the Drakensberg with the family over the Easter weekend and I had to go for a drive so that she could phone her boyfriend (there is no cellphone signal so you have to drive to the top of the mountain just to receive an sms or a call)  While we were driving that little voice in my head was wondering if I shouldn’t have brought a camera along.  But I reasoned that I had already taken loads of photos from that hill and that it couldn’t possibly be more beautiful.  So lo and behold after making this important call we turn around to go back home and there in front of our eyes are the most gorgeous sunset I have ever witnessed there.  With the sun’s golden rays just lighting up the mountains facing the sun here and there highlighting the long grass… I could’ve kicked myself.  Just when you think the world couldn’t get any prettier.. it will.  So the lesson of the day is to always keep your camera on you

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Don’t know what to get your mom ( or wife) for mothersday?  Well look no further, we have the ideal mothersday gift.  We are currently running a special 20% off on all photoshoots done during the week from now until the end of May*.  You have the option of bringing the whole family in for a photoshoot and giving mom a gorgeous canvas print as a mothersday gift or you can come through, get a beautiful voucher and give that to her as a gift so that she can share in the fun as well as appear in the photos.  It’s totally up to you   Don’t delay, give us a call today 011 869 7759 or email us at info@louisedieselphotography.co.za for more information.

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I have just spent the best two (and a half days) camping out in Rustenburg with some of my family.  Looking at this photos can you believe that this isn’t almost half of them   We have been going camping since I was probably one and a half.  This is I get a chance to recharge my batteries and catch up with all my cousins and nephews.  And we have now started a new

family tradition where we take one big group photos of everyone so that we can treasure these photos in years to come.  We found a dam where we played “klei-lat” until the sunset.  We sang psalms and other Afrikaans folk songs around the fire and even had a race to see who could get their tent packed up in the shortest time.  I have now learnt to treasure every precious moment and take life one day at a time…

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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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