We have nothing but an amazing diversity in South Africa, this truly is the rainbow nation, with so many nationalities living here, and each one unique to its own tradition, and ways of doing. One of our most colourful nationalities is the Indian nation, with their brightly colourful culture.

This Mom and daughter team has been for a shoot with us before, and this time, her daughter brought these stunning Saris’s along, which isn’t the easiest thing to work with as you have to photograph a big piece of material and still have a good flow to it. These were really extra-ordinary, as she bought them in India, and she rocked them fabulously. Having her mother there calmed her nerves a bit, as she wasn’t too sure what to expect, and once we started, she just seemed to fall into the flow of the shoot, and we got THE most amazing images. With some shoots, you have to just go with where the shoot takes you, it will control you as photographer, and you have to work with what follows next, but with others, you might have a good idea on what you want to achieve, and you set out to pose or direct the subject in such a way, and because we mostly work with people who aren’t professional models, we play a big part in how the shoot turns out. THIS shoot, was such a big success, as she just magically made it happen, and we got images that are striking, shows of her heritage and cultural colours, and her personality as a woman.

Yolandi Jacobsz

When my cousin turned 25 she had the idea of wanting to have a shoot done with her close friends and family, in a boudoir style. On the day I had a quite a few nervous ladies not knowing what to expect and how exactly this was going to happen. As a photographer I know, that being in front of the camera could be daunting, it makes many people feel uncomfortable because they are not too sure what expect. It takes some skill to get people comfortable, one which I enjoy a lot. It means I get to connect with many people, most of them strangers who are clients I am meeting for the first time.

This shoot turned out to be such a success  as the girls enjoyed themselves tremendously. My cousin got her wish for her birthday, and opted for having a beautiful calendar made of all of her beloved ladies. When you want to have a special birthday done, and want to enjoy the time with your friends and create beautiful memories, something like a group boudoir shoot would be just the thing.

Yolandi Jacobsz

This young woman just made my day by shooting with her, because she made me so excited for her future. She is interested in doing some modeling, either part time or full-time; she wants to see where it all goes. She had an amazingly sweet personality, a beautiful smile, and telling me about her studies and what she does in her spare time. When it came down to it she performed like a superstar, with great expressions, and posing as if she was made for it.

She is of Irish decent, and has a milky skin with these ice blue eyes, and one big mass of hair, which was great to work with. We had a great time shooting and she admitted that this was her first shoot ever; she had never done any shooting or modeling when she was younger. She has very striking features, and amazing lines to her, even though she is tiny in frame – a real dream come true for a photographer.

If you want to have great photos done of yourself  and you  aren’t quite sure how to go about it, the first places to start is with a  photoshoot, that shows your ways of holding yourself in front of the camera,  and it also shows you versatile. Our studio has done many amazing modeling- and portfolio shoots with international models, up-and-coming models, artists wanting to do a shoot for the cover of their album, or ordinary people just wanting to look great and want professional photos.

Yolandi Jacobsz

A couple photo shoot is a fun shoot where all three of us – the couple and me as photographer are in stitches at the end of the shoot because we can’t stop laughing. Usually when younger people book for this photo shoot  they are still very keen on trying fun things and they get creative with their props or the clothes they bring – something we encourage and enjoy.

We want to give you a variety of photos, and not have it get monotonous and when they work with us and bring interesting things to work with, the shoot just seems to flow and we get into a good groove – we don’t know where an hour and a half disappears to.

These shoots are the ones that re-install my hope, that give me a big smile on my face and make me remember that lovely electricity between the couple and for a while thereafter  and each time I edit a new photo of theirs.

Come and enjoy the love you have for that special someone, in our studio, where we would be sure to give you memories that will last.

Yolandi Jacobsz

People always feel more at ease in their own environment. Most of us  aren’t natural models but we still  want great photos. Therefore at LDP  as perfect solution we get loving couples at a  location chosen by them so they can relax and we get the shots they want

All we ask  of the couple is just to play and enjoy the moment of  being there. Even though some posing is involved, it’s more like the photographer moves around the couple and get the shot as it appears.  Couples already have this thing that is happening between them, all we have to do is make the elements work in their  favour.

Yolandi Jacobsz

Modelling Photography Portraits

People always comment on how I make modelling shoots look easy. I suppose anything could be made to look easy, if it seems to come naturally for you, and just seems to flow out of you. For me, doing modeling and portfolio shoots, are something I really enjoy, and therefore is gives me great pleasure to give people products that take their breath away.

Not only do they surprise themselves by what they have achieved, but they seem to connect with me, and I with them.

A photographer isn’t just a service provider, and with technology being so freely and openly available, you could be sure to by a pretty decent camera at almost any store, for pretty reasonable prices, and go and take pictures of whatever you wished. It has to do with the bond that gets formed with subject and photographer, and you use you skill not just to get pictures that captivate an audience, but that makes the subject feel at ease with you capabilities.

Few people might be in quite such a great position, to love what they do, work hard for it, but work hard at it – knowing that pure passion is what is going to help you get that special something out of your subjects.

Photography Tips On Holiday

When you have the opportunity to travel, you must take that chance with all of you. Traveling expands your horizons and makes you aware of the many different ways of life on this planet.

In some places they live very technologically advanced, and everything is operated almost mechanically. In others, they are still doing things as they have done it for the past 500 years, and are perfectly happy with it that way.

You could probably spend your whole life traveling to all the different places Earth has to offer, and never get bored of it, and it will never stop to amaze you.

Thailand was an adventure Louise and Ryan undertook recently, and as always, she packed the camera first. Louise loves capturing the wonders of places, and our cameras has been honored enough to even have been up Machu Picchu.

Louise  has such a keen eye for smart, unique little things, and ends up making a very special storybook of all of her images, getting her whole trip in such a special form to keep. Time spent travelling is never wasted, and always teaches you something, in different ways, shapes and forms. Make the most of everything, and enjoy some time away when you have the chance.