I found this wonderful quote on the internenet today and thought it would be perfect to add onto our blog about newborn baby photography :”A new baby is like the beginning of all things, hope, a dream of possibilities…”

This  quote is exactly what makes each newborn baby photoshoot so unique and magical.  Having photographed a significant number of newborn babies in our studio the wonderful promise they bring never ceases to amaze me.  They are so beautifully pure and this is what we portray in our photos pf these little people….

Having a newborn baby in the house literally turns your house and routine upside down (and that’s probably how you will feel for quite a while) The first few weeks of their lives just whizzes past you as you are getting to know them and coping with sleep deprivation.  Don’t think you are alone if you feel a little bit nervous when taking your little one out of the house for the first time, to our studio, as this is a perfectly natural feeling for parents with new babies and so we take the utmost of care to heat the studio perfectly and keep your little one (as well as our new mommy and daddy) extremely comfortable as we talk you through each of our poses.

And if your little newborn baby needs to have a “lunch break” in between we really don’t mind as it’s really hard work to be such a perfect model

The ideal time to have your baby’s newborn photos taken is when they are between 5-10 days old.  They are still as comfortably flexible as a gymnast but “old enough” to feel safe when they are unwrapped.

We consider it an absolute pleasure and honour to take the first photos of your newborn angel…

Riani Labuschagne

Newborn baby photography in Johannesburg

It takes some persuasion to get some small kids to laugh, or even just to smile. This little girl was quite shy when she came into our studio, and her mother warned us that she has had a photo shoot before, with no success, and no smiles came from little one.

We bribed her a little and joked with her about her sweet toys she brought with, one of them being a lovely ragdoll which was about as big as she is. With some friendly energy from our side, this little girl brought forth the most stunning smiles, and we had such a great time with her in the studio, her mother was in utter awe at what we were able to achieve with her 5-year old.

The studio should be no bad experience for any child, and we understand that all children differ, and that some will smile quite easily, and some struggle a bit, needing some persuasion. Children, are just kids after all, and respond well to tickles, and our shell full of plastic balls we keep in the studio, the best tool we have to get kids to laugh, it works wonders.

Being a photographer, is all about connecting with people, and we aim to do that every time, any client walks in here, regardless if it’s for a family shoot, a modeling shoot, or any other. Our clients are what make us a business, but they also feel like, and become our family.

Yolandi Jacobsz

Professional Photographer in Johannesburg

Families are what this world consists out of, no matter how their constructed and little babies grow, into cute little kids, teenagers, parents getting their own children, and lovely older people with amazing character on their faces.

We – try and capture each and every single moment of this world’s life, and all our clients coming to us for fun family shoots, adds to our enrichment, and have a story to tell us. These people come from all walks of life, and we’re always interested in hearing their little stories about their precious grandchildren, the love of their life, or a baby on the way, making their eyes sparkle. Life really is precious, and to many negative things go on every day, so having the best side of all people captured in our studio, is a joy, and a privilege, and what we get to do, each and every week we’re here.

Our spacious studio has seen many families, their growth and laughs, and for as long as we can, we’ll keep on doing so, it’s what makes us tick, and get up in the morning. At Louise Diesel Photography, your family’s special moments will be caught, by us.

Yolandi Jacobsz

Family Photography Johannesburg

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d for advice on modeling all the time, and the biggest tip we can give any person, is to start with a photo portfolio, and then have it taken by a professional photography studio, as you would want to give a potential agency, the very best representation of yourself. Agencies want to envision you in all aspects of modeling, whether it is ramp work, or photographic modeling, or using you for advertisements in media & television. And with a photographic portfolio you can provide them with a varied aspectual glimpse into who you are and what you can offer.

Many inhibited people have walked through our studio doors, wanting good photos and trusting us with their image. I myself, love fashion and modeling photography, and it’s always such a great challenge, and a pleasant surprise to see the end-product in front of us.

We use good equipment, professional lighting making you look your best, accentuating all your positive aspects, and using your body shape, face structure and some coaching into getting great shots.

At Louise Diesel Photography, it’s an ultimate goal, to have our clients be in awe of their products, and we use our skills and abilities as professionals to always provide the best.

Yolandi Jacobsz

Johannesburg model photographer

Weddings are, definitely such special occasions, and our team at Louise Diesel Photography realize that, and take all care to photograph your very big day, as professionally, thoroughly, and detailed as possible. Usually with weddings, the whole party, and especially the couple in the spotlight, are in such a euphoric state, that you might forget many of the planned details that you spent hours organizing, making, or getting together, and we make sure to photograph that little things that you poured your heart into.

The couple has already waited for this day quite a while to come, and usually those photos have such a lovely feel to them, as the groom can’t keep his eyes off of his new bride.

To source us as photographers, would be a good investment in your memories, as we have been shooting weddings for some years, and have dealt with many different situations to be prepared for most things. Things could go wrong, or the weather might not play along, but us as photographers, must be sure to have a plan, and be in control of the situation. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that the couple says “I do” to each other, and we’ll make sure to observe every little part of it, capturing the magic.

Yolandi Jacobsz

Wedding Photography Johannebsurg

I’m in my element when I’m able to do any sort of modeling- or fashion related shoot, it’s one of the most versatile disciplines of photography, and bringing out the beautiful side in anybody, I find very challenging and very fulfilling.

All people are different, with different types of characters and ways of expression, and making a model out of such a jumble of things thrown together, is quite the challenge, and many people are not models inherently, they have to be “coached” into it a little. With good guidance from the photographer, any person could be a good model, and get successful, stunning shots – therefore you need a photographer who knows- and understands that.

At Louise Diesel Photography, we do all types of shoots- from maternity-, to families- to boudoir – which are also very much about making the lady having the shoot, all comfortable in underwear in front of the camera. It’s the photographer’s most important skill – to be able to connect with your clients, and not seeing them as that – but seeing deeper into who they are, what their strong points are, and what they would be able to bring to the shoot.

Yolandi Jacobsz
Professional Model Photographer Johannesburg

A fantastic testimonial from a satisfied client   We just had so much fun in the studio with this lovely family who came to our studio dressed in blue…  We did absolutely everything you can think of, funny poses with just the guys, all the boys holding one girl up in the air and getting a little 3 year old to smile by playing hide & seek & throwing multi-coloured balls all over the studio.  We had such a good laugh because of the “comedian of the family” my tummy literally hurt afterwards.  We really thank you for choosing our studio to capture your family photoshoot and hope to see you again soon!

“Dear Riani & Yolandi, 

I’ve just returned back to Doha after a very short and crazy time at home in SA. I have not yet had the time to thank you for a wonderful experience on Saturday at the photoshoot! after leaving the studio we all went for tea at my brothers house and chatted for hours about the experience we had.

 Thank you both for a wonderful experience!

 I am very excited to see the end product of a very pleasing day.

 I will most definitely recommend Louise Diesel Photography to everyone in Johannesburg wanting to capture memories forever!

 Best wishes to you all,

 Johann”

Riani Labuschagne

Lifestyle Family Photography