We get to form a bond with families visiting us for the second or third time, and we have had the opportunity to photograph some families on even more than third occasions. We are very proud of the fact that we produce good products for clients, which is what makes them return and keep us in mind when they want another shoot done, whether it be in the studio with their families, or and event they are attending or organized and want some pictures of.

This family has been with us for their Maternity shoot and we fell in love with their personalities immediately. After their beautiful baby boy was born, they brought him back where we had the chance to give them the first professional photos of their little miracle, and Riani did such an amazing job with him.

Our Maternity/Newborn package is a favorite and quite a roaring success. It makes us as photographers form a bond with the new parents, and we will always have our clients back for more and more amazing shoots – more memories to be treasured.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Pregnancy and Newborn baby photos

Many of our clients who are expecting their second baby, say that they regret not having had done a shoot with mom still pregnant. Our Maternity shoots are an extremely special event for any expectant couple, it just has this magical feel to it, and gives you a product to cherish. It’s all about a time before the change a baby in the household brings, and it’s done in such a lovely, artistic way, that you look at your Maternity photos with great fondness and warmth.

Our combination package is one of the most successful packages, as it gives you not just a shoot with your expecting belly, but when little one comes we have you back for baby’s first special shoot.

We understand the self-conscious feel every person has of photos of themselves, and how they would like to be portrayed and would want to look their best. We always try and explain to our clients, that the service they are getting, doesn’t just include an amazing photoshoot or two, but the editing of your photos to bring a special touch to each and every one of them. We literally want to put you in the best light possible, and make sure to be pedantic about detail, so that you receive something extraordinary.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Pregnancy photos

Having professional photos taken is a memory you will treasure.  We have had so many moms in who tell me that right after they actually miss their tummy… (believe it or not) and soon after a few months you start forgetting how it felt.  Put your trust in us to make you look your absolute best with our guiding poses and fantastic lighting

Some info for your pregnancy photoshoot: 

When is the best time to have photos taken of your pregnancy?  We always recommend having your photoshoot when you are between 33 – 36 weeks pregnant, your tummy is already round and full but you are note at the point of being uncomfortable.

Is dad allowed to come along and what should we wear?  Of course dad can come and share in this special memento, we’d love to have him there.  They always bring a beautiful element of masculinity into these special photos.  Dark clothing works best, because we shoot on a black background and this will cause your clothing to “half-merge” with tha background placing the focus on your tummy, the bond and excitement you and your partner share and the placement of your hands.

Can we bring some props along?  Most definitely, it really adds that something extra as these are items you will see time and again in your house and recollect your pregnancy and the shoot, and if it’s something sentimental or that granny knitted, we will add it into your photos with pleasure.

We truly look forward to sharing this beautiful experience with you!

Riani Labuschagne & Yolandi Jacobsz

Pregnancy Photos

Pregnancy is a very magical time in each and every woman’s life and it’s something special to be treasured.  What better way than to have it artistically captured so that your pregnancy memories become works of art  

At LD Photography we just love meeting all these special mommies and daddies to be, some are VERY excited and others are slightly apprehensive but they are definitely all filled with joy about their unborn baby.  We use low-key lighting and interesting props to bring out your beautiful new shape.  And yes, every new mommy-to-be asks me to please make sure her bum looks a little smaller and could we perhaps do something about her stretchmarks, and our reply is of course (the clever studio lighting already does half of this…)

We recommend that you have these beautiful pregnancy photos taken when you are between 33 – 36 weeks pregnant.  your tummy is then round and full but you are still “small” enough to be relatively comfortable.  Best of both worlds I think it’s called.  So bring along any interesting props you have at home or have seen on friend’s photos, anything goes.  You can even bring your great-granny’s rosary if you are so inclined.

Here’s to unbelievable photos and fantastic memories!

Riani Labuschagne & Yolandi Jacobsz

Beautiful pregnancy photos 

I always have such a great time photographing maternity shoots, because it’s a chance for us to use the magic that light gives us, to create amazing images, and give people a product that will have them remember their relatively short time being pregnant, in a special way. We feel we are artists in our own right because we get to play around with our abilities and different lighting set-ups, for different effects, and even though it comes through a machine – if you know what your camera can offer you, you can use it to its ultimate effect.

A maternity shoot is quite symbolic, we use both parent’s sets of hands in some of the photos, showing that all of these will carry baby, will take care of baby, and help it through its life. We use just the right amount of shadows, to show mommy’s tummy’s beautiful shape, and we have dad play a role in a loving way, holding mommy tight, showing their love and the bond they share, and the feeling of now going to be parents together of baby on its way, comes through in such a proud way.

Our maternity shoots is of such high quality, giving you great pictures of this memorable phase, and we have our parents come back after the little one is born, for their own first, special photoshoot.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Arty pregnancy photography

Pregnancy is such a special time in any woman’s life.  Some of us will be blessed with one or more pregnancies and each one is different with a unique individual softly being woven together close to your heart.

In our pregnancy photoshoots we portray you as a Goddess (don’t  laugh, cos it’s true    )  We make use of low-key lighting (as seen in the pics above) to accentuate all and everything which is beautiful – the love you and your hubby share, the joy and laughter,, placement of your hands,  your beautiful tummy (and if you have stretch marks I have a “magic wand which you will just adore”, so don’t even think to stress about that ) and simply the beautiful shape of your pregnancy body.  Let’s face it, there is something very magical about the shape and silhouette of a pregnant woman.

And of course we also use this low key lighting to “hide” everything you are not too fond of, so it’s a win-win scenario   You are also more than welcome to bring along every and any prop you like and we will incorporate this into your shoot, be it blocks spelling baby’s name or pearls you got from your grandmother.

Have your pregnancy capture at the perfect time which is 33-37 weeks and you will have memories to last you forever.

Riani Labuschagne & Yolandi Jacobsz

Pregnancy photoshoots

I truly enjoyed this couple, because of the fact that they are differently put together that most. Mommy-to-be is a very petite Caucasian lady with a small frame and only this beautiful bump in front of her. Proud daddy is dark and big-built, and completely in love with her wife. They are expecting twins soon, and we can’t wait to welcome them to the studio when they arrive. When we get interesting couples like these we enjoy the interesting images that come from that shoot, and we love that fact that we were able to use Mom’s small frame, and Dad’s big darker arms to frame her so tenderly.

A maternity shoot is a very special shoot, especially for couples like these who had been trying for awhile to get pregnant and now have their chance to see their double blessing being born. Being pregnant might not always be glamorous, but when at a time when it’s starting to feel very real now, and close to the big day, it’s a great idea to have photos taken of your tummy. It’s nature’s best shape by far, and we get to use lovely lighting to accentuate that feature to its best.

Have your maternity shoot done at Louise Diesel Photography studio, The Real Life Studio, for a special experience for parents to be.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Pregnancy photos