Showcasing some of the weekend’s photies:

Walking up to The Venue in Melrose Arch you see a red carpet laid out leading you into the majestic entrance…  Your head keeps moving every which way because THE Venue is very aptly named.  The designs and lighting are absolutely magnificent!  The next thing you see after the red

carpet is a big “mesh-like” dome which is lit from the inside and this is only the beginning.  The Venue at Melrose Arch has an upstairs lounge and downstairs hall complete with a stage set-up.  What more can you want…?    So the scene is set in black and white tables and chairs with

candles and lovely flowers aon the tables.  Now the man of the moment arrives in his new (stunning)  Bentley.  “L”, “V” and their gorgeous kids are

dressed to the nines and ready for the party of the century.  Being a Portuguese family the function only starts 30 min later (or more) than

planned… (but they say good things come to those who wait)  “L”s two boys made the most precious speech to their dad (and considering that
they are like roundabout 5 and 8 it was a magical moment)  Father G who married “L” & “V” as well as christened both their boys said a few

precious words which I am sure no one will forget any time soon…  L and the boys went backstage to meet Jesse Clegg, get their cd’s signed

and get their photos taken with him.  And then it was time for Jesse Clegg to get everybody up and moving their bodies!  Let me tell you Jesse

Clegg is an awesome live performer.  It is amazing to see, when he is speaking over the mike he gets very shy but the moment the music plays and he starts singing it all goes away.  He submerses himself in the music.  I get Goosebumps just thinking about hearing Jesse Clegg singing

acoustic songs…  What an unforgettable night!

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Photographing newborn babies is a dream come true for me…  I have been fascinated with these little newborn angels since I have been old enough not to be one anymore   They are so tiny and precious and I could just stare at them all day long.  They reflect everything the world should believe in and then some more. Little A is a precious bundle of joy, he is 3 weeks old and is such a contented little boy (They say kids get

this from their parents)  He is so aware of everyone and inquisitive let me tell you, looking every which way.  He adores his father and just stares into his eyes (it was such a beautiful moment :)   )  Taking photos of newborn babies is something you perfect over time.  The studio needs to be the right temperature, and the studio lights need to be dimmed, and don’t forget to turn the flashes down so that they won’t mind the flash.  This

is where all the sentimental magic begins…  I have photographed many moms, dads and their newborn babies and they have these looks of absolute contentment and wonder on their faces every single time they look at the little bundle in their hands.  I absolutely love to capture this incredible bond which cannot be touched by your hand but only felt with your heart…

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The universe works in its own special way which we will never fully understand….  I love food photography and so we added some delicious food photos to our portfolio last year.  We then got a call from Cubbs (they make dip for chips) and they asked us to photograph some of their products which will then go onto their new packaging (As soon as you put your mind to something and add a little

effort you will soon see the universe shifting that way for you).  Make sure you are ready so that opportunities that come your way can be 100% utilised.  If you have ever been present at any kind of food photography shoot you will know that it takes a lot of hard work and patience to get the shot just right…  In general I am not a really patient person, but when it comes to photography I immerse myself in it.  The only thing that matters is to get the right shot.  It’s like I zone out and go onto my own little planet where the only thing which exists is the photography and that is exactly why we are top food photographers.

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“Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were here an hour I would die for you. This is the miracle of mother’s love.” – Anon

“A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart ’til the day you die.”

Pregnant women! They had that weird frisson, an aura of magic that combined awkwardly with an earthy sense of duty. Mundane, because they were nothing unique on the suburban streets; ethereal because their attention was ever somewhere else. Whatever you said was trivial. And they had that preciousness which they imposed wherever they went, compelling attention, constantly reminding you that they carried the future inside, its contours already drawn, but veiled, private, an inner secret.
– Ruth Morgan

The most important thing she’d learned over the years was that there was no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.
– Jill Churchill

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Here at Louise Diesel Photography we specialise in capturing all the different personalities within a family unit.  We make you feel right at home from the minute you walk through our doors.  You literally become a part of our big studio family.  We laugh and joke you through the whole

photoshoot and before you know it we have captured timeless family treasures and it’s time for coffee.   Our photographers have a special way with kids and are able to make even the most cynical teenager crack a smile more than once…

The M family arrived yesterday morning super amped for their family photoshoot.  All of them even wore the same colour t-shirts  (I love it when people colour match for their family photoshoot!).  When having a special family portrait like this taken of your family, get everyone to

colour match , this gives all the photos a sense of  togetherness.  So make your booking today and come and celebrate family in our studios!

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Commercial Photography covers a really wide field of photography.  It can be anything from photographing people to photographing the offices of  big corporate companies.

This specific commercial photoshoot was done for a big insurance company called AON Benfield.  The brief was to photograph all 12 brokers in interesting and different poses.  The photos are to be used in briefs and company related forums.  As you can see the photoshoot was done at their offices and was extremely successful.  If you are looking at revamping your company’s image you are more than welcome to give us a call on 011 869 7759 or email on info@louisedieselphotography.co.za.

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