Just look at this beautiful face   This is one out of four photos little”M” would allow us to take whilst lying on her tummy and then she just didn’t think we’re funny anymore.  You know that little head is really heavy and it’s like a workout to keep it up…  But I think we nailed it   If I have to use one word to desribe the photos of this baby I would say “smiley”.  I just had to move closer to her to get the most beautiful smiles.

She looks exactly like her dad actually…  In all of my years of being a baby photographer in Jhb I have found that most little babies look just like their dad’s for the first month or two and only then do you start seeing traces of mommy.  (This might be nature’s way of ensuring that every new daddy falls in love with their little one the moment they lay their eyes upon their little angel)  And do you know what her daddy asked me? “I want a photo to put into my wallet…”  Isn’t that just beautiful?!

I always say that I’ve got the absolute best job in the world, I get to meet and socialize with all the new babies (if you haven’t noticed I go gaga over every single baby)  To me they represent pure potential.  Who will they grow up to be like and what will they love to do?  So many questions that only time can answer…

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Today I photographed Mrs M who is 2 weeks away from giving birth to her beautiful baby girl   To me photos of pregnant women represent hope, new life and a little bit of magic.  I absolutely adore this photo, the hat was meant to serve as a traditional veil on her wedding day and so it has a truly special connection to her and this shoot.  Would you believe me if I told you that this gorgeous woman used to serve in the army… no…?  WEll believe it, pretty but tough!

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Pregnancy Photography

FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup South Africa Ladies and gentleman, today is officially 7 days left to the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup in South-Africa! Can you believe it?! This time last year it was all just a distant dream and now it is

almost upon us. International Soccer teams, coaches and supporters are starting to arrive in South-Africa as from tomorrow. We thought it might be a good idea to celebrate this joyous occasion by having soccer photos taken

of your family in the soccer kit of whichever team you support. You will all be able to look back at these soccer supporter photos and know that you

were there!!! Bring your kids, flags from your soccer team, soccer kits and soccer balls, absolutely everything goes. For more information contact us on 011 869 7759 or send us an email on info@louisedieselphotography.co.za

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This world of ours really is a small place… Today I photographed Le Roux who is 12 days old.  His mom coached me at Hockey when I was in primary school and she was also in matric

when I was in std 6 at High school.  Can you believe it?!  This little newbirn baby is absolutely gorgeous with his head of hair and beautiful eyes.  Clearly he is the apple of daddy’s eye.

This was really an interesting newborn baby photoshoot, Le Roux’s name is mom’s maiden name, how creative   Guys congratulations on your darling boy and I hope there will be many more interesting years to come!

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Newborn Baby Photography

I asked little Sasha how old he is and he showed me four tiny fingers all together…  There are so many words to describe toddlers energetic, funny, inquisitive, fun-loving, entertaining and let me tell you this little guy was all of these and then some!  He really thrived being the centre of attention and this gave him even more energy to perform and show us just how

good a model he really is J  Capturing beautiful photos of toddlers is sometimes a challenge and this is why we have to go into it prepared, make sure your lighting is set-up correctly

and then just have lots of fun with them.  Instead of telling kids how we want them to “informally pose” we show them exactly how it’s done.  This also gets us down on their level which they absolutely adore.  So if you want to have beautiful photos like these taken of your little angel make a booking today!

Toddler Portraits

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Matric dance… these two words bring back so many beautiful memories!  I am not a princess kind of girl, rather give me a 4×4 and take me out camping in the bush and I will die a happy person J  So with this sentence it is natural to presume that when my matric dance came up there was a lot of “first-times” involved.  It was the first time I had proper make-up

done for going out (not really a fan of make-up), the “first-time” that I had acrylic French manicured nails and it was also the first time that many of my schoolfriends didn’t recognise me at all.  They literally walked right past me and freaked out when they realised that it was me…  I am sure your matric dance will be just as memorable as mine (even more so)  This is your moment to shine in so many ways, the chance to show everyone that you can also really look absolutely gorgeous!  Professional matric dance photos is the perfect way to

preserve these memories so that you can remember every single detail that you have been planning for months (and share it with your kids some day).  From the beaded straps which are draped over your shoulders right through to the shoes which are absolutely to die for.  If you would like to see some of our work (even if it is just to take a peek at the other girl’s gorgeous dresses contact us on info@louisedieselphotography.co.za or give us a call at our studio on 011 869 7759.

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“The Thaba Ya Batswana Eco Lodge is a rare and valuable jewel surrounded by the southern Johannesburg metropolis, which captures the spirit of the African renaissance. It is situated in the Klipriversberg Nature Reserve area and has an abundance of indigenous trees, plants, birds and wildlife. The Tswana name meaning “Mountain of the Tswana People” is an apt description due to the discovery of Tswana settlement ruins that date back between 300 and 600 years. The historic remnants of the Tswana people are scattered throughout

the eco lodge where visitors are able to observe it from many of the paths and trails.” – Taken from the Thaba Ya Batswana website.

Johannesburg and its surrounds are known for its beautiful wedding venues.  We have got everything from Italian villages at Avianto right through to the African experience at Thaba Ya Batswana.  Professional wedding photographers have the pleasure of seeing and experiencing all these beaufitul wedding venues while they are working.

A few reasons why I love the wedding venue Thaba Ya Batswana:  Their venue is well looked after and have absolutely breathtaking sunsets.  Friendly service at all times, doesn’t matter of you are there for a small conference or a R50 000 wedding the staff are always helpful.  The chapel is set in between the most beautiful trees and have natural light falling through the big windows.  And the food (OMW the food) is always mouth watering…  and this is just to name a few.

I have done so many photoshoots for Sam & Arthur that they almost feel like family by now… J  They chose Thaba Ya Batswana as their perfect wedding venue (and also to christen baby Chaise)  Ok, ok they only told everyone they are christening Chaise but not that they are also getting married at the same time (or what did Sam call it, formalities lol)  The dress

was made from the most elegant flowy material and Sam looked nothing short of a Greek Goddess.  It had been chilly all week before the wedding but luckily Sam knew where to order lovely weather which made it perfect conditions to shoot wedding photos in.  Sam & Arth, it really was a pleasure and a privilege to take your stunning wedding photos and I wish you guys many more happy years together!

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