We feel birthdays are great celebrations, it should be a big festive event, and it gives everyone a fun reason to have a great time. We love to photograph any type of birthday, whether it is a party, or whether just am anniversary. We had two lovely young people in our studio whose mother died tragically when they were still young. This year would have marked her 50^th birthday, and they wanted to celebrate her birthday in an amazing way, by making memories with us, in our brand new studio.

They have such a special bond, and wanted to show their Mom, that they became amazing, successful, hardworking young people, people she would have been proud of. I had one of the best shoots I’ve ever had with these two, and I appreciated them being so open to suggestions, and taking such great guidance from me. They were unique in their ideas, and made for a great shoot.

Our studio wants to capture memories, we want to have them happen right in front of us, with interactive and fun poses, and I got a great dose of that today, with so many shoots, all of them being wonderful. I am inspired by these two and their great spirit, their bond as siblings, and that they overcame the tragedy of life. Thanks guys!!!

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Funky family photos