Valentine’s Day can be so commercially seen, but in actual fact it was created, in February, to have the whole month be seen as the month of love, a special time for lover’s to just reconnect, and remember why they are together, amongst all of life’s chaos. Many businesses cash into the idea, and it has become such a big fiasco, that many people now dread when February come round, because it will just be another special day, ruined by commercialism. Through our passion and love for what we do, we would like to bring the tender feeling again for Valentine’s Day, back to its original intention and meaning.

Photos are forever and even now seeing the comical photos of my parents when they were young people and having a blast at life, I find very special, and it makes you nostalgically think back at some great times. We try and create some memories for your mind’s bank here at the studio, by getting images of everyone, which represents the love you share.  Valentine’s Day could still be special, and the spark could still be brought into it, because you will not just give a gift that is disposable, and gets eaten like chocolates, or wilts like flowers – it’s the representation of your bond, your promise, and the special something, that brought you together with that person in the first place.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Valentines day specials

Many people have mixed feelings about studio photography, and wouldn’t know what to expect when they book a shoot. Most people only know they want great photos done of themselves, or with them and their family, but knowing what the results will be, or if they will get to loosen up in front of the camera, is unsure to them.

To quote our father here: Louise Diesel Photography

It is rare to be absolutely blown away by something you had average hopes for……this is definitely the feeling I experienced after viewing the results of a recent photo shoot……Professional, relaxed and Fun are a few words describing my experience at Louise Diesel Photography……Can’t wait for the next annual shoot people…..very well done….

Our shoot with this dad and his teenage daughter was tremendous amounts of fun, as they were open to anything, and tried anything. All it takes for good photos is a little bit of an uninhibited feel, and letting go of some shyness, and tentativeness.  A great part of our job is getting reviews like these, knowing people had certain expectations, and then to amaze them with our studio’s quality.

We guarantee a great shoot for everyone and anyone wanting to have their memories captured in a shoot, and we’ll make sure to bring out your personality some, and show the bond you have with your loved ones.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Fun studio photos

Babies are the cutest little people, and it’s wonderful that they actually don’t get born already talking and walking, but gets to crawl first, and gurgle, and make all of these noises to express themselves. Some babies are a bit more serious, but then you get some like this baby – all smiles, and very very friendly.

This year alone, we have done over 400 shoots, many of which families and babies, so get to work with kids from all ages up, going through a sorts of different phases and know what things work to get baby to smile. We just ask all our clients to trust us as professionals, because we are grateful for you to have picked our studio to capture your memories, and that we will get you kiddies to smile, even if we get close to standing on our heads.

A shoot can be a very fun experience, or quite intimidating for small kids because the backdrop is already this big white space that they don’t know what to make off, and then we ask them to smile on it as well. But still know that we use your time in the studio well, and make sure we do the photos with the kids first as they get stimulated very fast, and only give us a few minutes, then they’re done. We always try and not force them into more, as it will only result in crying faces, which isn’t what they Gram’s want to see when you give them photos of the kids for Christmas.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labsuchagne

Fun baby photos

Certain different cultural- or religious groups have different ceremonies, functions or practices that are important to them, and a special event in a person of Catholic faith’s life, is when they get to have their first Holy Communion at their church. Kids grow so fast, and this is one of those moments, where you as a parent suddenly realize how quickly they are growing older, when they already get to be part of their first Communion, and understand the meaning behind it a bit more.

Most special events, require good photographs, and there would be no-one more equipped that a professional studio, to capture those kinds of photos, so that the day can be remembered with fondness. With such events like these, it’s held n a church, many of which don’t have a big amount of natural light that flows in, therefore we use good external flashes with our cameras to have everyone be carefully lit and well exposed.

We always try and get all the details and make sure we capture the event from start to finish. We try and accommodate our clients as far as we can, and go the extra mile even if not always expected of us, we believe in not just good service but great service and believe that our clients can trust us with their memories, it is after all what we live and breathe.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Professionally photographed first Holy-Communion celebration 

Getting creative, makes for very interesting shoots, and we always welcome it with open arms. We thoroughly enjoy it when a couple or family brings a prop, or an outfit that is different to the norm, and have an idea in mind for a fun shot.

Our maternity couple was such a hoot, they made jokes with each other the whole time, and even when they brought their beautiful little baby girl for her very first shoot a few weeks later, their playful banter between each other didn’t stop, and we enjoyed both their shoots so much. Her baby shower had a Doctor Seuss theme, and they brought the hats along to their Maternity shoot as a great prop to use.

We always say to our clients that we as a studio do not stock a lot of props for the simple reason that each family are unique, and if we were to sue the same props over and over again on the amount of families we get to shoot, we would be creating monotonous memories, which isn’t our aim, we want to give you a unique product, true to who you are.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Beautiful pregnancy photos

We have families, who feel like our own, Mother’s who have brought us brownies, just because we always pride ourselves in giving clients more, and going the extra mile. We have families visiting us over and over again, and enjoy seeing their small kids grow from year to year.

We appreciate the loyalty, and aim to make each shooting experience better than the last, and have you create memories with us, that means as much to you, as it means to the heart of the studio, and is true to what we are – a professional studio, using our skills to give our clients such great, amazing images they get to treasure.

This family is one of our studio’s favourite, we know the lovely Mommy so well, and she is such a great women, Riani photographed her kids when they were newborn’s, and even did their wedding photos.

Our studio will always stand for the truly excellent images we take with our shoots; we give to our clients what we would like to receive as well – a product to treasure, and service that leaves you with a smile.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

 Funky family photos

I still very much enjoy our couple shoots, because it’s something different than running around with energetic kiddies – it’s just a big bundle of fun with a couple who already enjoy being in each other’s company, and who like to kiss each other endlessly.

We love it when people get creative and bring their own props or paraphernalia to make their shoot extra special, something they’ll remember to being just what they had in mind, and it seems most people are more comfortable with what they know.

This lovely, loving couple brought along their two cute dogs, which in turn brought bundles of energy to the studio, and getting them to sit still, turned out to be the mission of the day.  It’s a shoot that never seems to amuse and amaze is, because not only do we seem to get fun, spontaneous photos, we capture that special magic the couple share, the reason they are crazy about each other. A couple shoot with our studio would be the best gift to give each other, a way to make memories that will last forever.

Yolandi Jacobsz & Riani Labuschagne

Couples Photoshoots