Organising a stork party for your friend / sister or co-worker but just can’t seem to find the perfect gift?  You are thinking something along the lines of :”This is their second baby and they already have everything…”  Well have you considered giving her a pregnancy photo gift voucher?  This way you are giving her something special which you are sure that she doesn’t have.  Pregnancy photos have transformed into something of an art form today. 

I know as a pregnant woman you might not feel glamorous every day but that is why you get professional maternity photographers  to show you just how beautiful you are…  These materntiy photo gift vouchers can be considered as something similiar to a blank cheque.  Mommy to be can decide if she would like to have pregnancy photos taken or if she’d reather prefer she can come through for her photoshoot when her little angel is born and make it more of a family type of shoot.  It is completely up to them.

Out gift vouchers are printed on glossy photo paper and then inserted into an A5 photo frame, all you need to do is add a ribbon of their favourite colour and viola!!!  The perfect baby shower gift!

Riani

Pregnancy Photo Gift Vouchers

Finding the perfect family photographer in Johannesburg is as easy as one two three.  If you are reading this blog you have already stumbled upon a top photographer in johannesburg.  Family means a lot to us and this is what we try and highlight in our family photos.

The bond you share with your family, the silly things you laugh about, the cray sayings and funny faces, all comes from holiday memories and family fun.  The trick is in capturing all of this in a creative way.  With the use of interactive posing we guide you through a fun filled family photoshoot which once it’s over, you will remember for the rest of your life

So bring your family along to our studio, (doesn’t matter if you are a family of 2 – plus your dog – or a big Afrikaans family of 15 people) come share in a day of fun with our creative photographers to experience what memories are made of…

Riani

Family Photographer in Johannesburg

Wedding boudoir photography is a;; about giving your man that little something extra…  The photos taken during a photoshoot like this is specifically focused on fun underwear with sayings like “just hitched”  – “soon to be mrs” and so forth.  Without forgetting to show off your divine engagement ring as seen above. There is two different possibilities with a professional boudoir photoshoot with this.  You can come through to the studio before the wedding and have your boudoir photoshoot done in studio.  OR you can have some boudoir photos done on the day of your wedding just before you start getting dressed…  The possibilities are really endless.

Props for your wedding boudoir photoshoot can be anything from pillows on you bed to your hubby’s sports team flag (always a winner…)  You literally bring anything you think we can use as these are the kinds of things which personalise your photos, your hubby will think of you every time he sees those pillows or the prop used in the shoot.  And the best thing about it is you don’t have to have the perfect body, this shoot is all about celebrating the female form.  True, there is some poses which are better suited to “thin women” and others which work better with a “fuller figure” but that is where your female photographer comes in, to make you look like a goddess!

Riani

Wedding Boudoir Photographer

Someone once told me that I am like a little Chinese quote book, because I am always quoting inspirational and motivational quotes   So today’s blog is about newborn baby photography and quotes.  We have a climate controlled studio especially for these little angels.  The aircon stays on all through out the photoshoot to ensure that your little one is snug and comfortable even when they are undressed. 

We know that these little ones routine is very important and that is why we schedule their newborn photoshoot so that it slots into their schedule perfectly.  We also understand that all these little ones want to do is eat and sleep so we don’t mind stopping the shoot halfway through so that baby can be fed.  I just love the look on a newborn’s face right after they have been fed, contentedness…  Here are a few of my favourite baby quotes:

“Babies are such a sweet and nice way to start people.”   “When that kid looks into your eyes and you know its yours, you know what it means to be alive.”

“Children reinvent your world for you.”   “Every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last.”

“What feeling is so nice as a child’s hand in yours? So small, so soft and warm, like a kitten huddling in the shelter of your clasp.”

“It was the tiniest thing I ever decided to put my whole life into.”    “Every child born into the world is a new thought of God, an ever-fresh and radiant possibility.”

“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.”

Riani

Newborn baby photography and quotes

Another testimonial from a satisfied client :”I’d never thought of doing pregnancy photos until I came across Louise’s website. The thought of having a complete stranger take photos of my naked belly was just too daunting for me. Against my better judgment I decided to do the photoshoot anyway. I was met by Riani at the gate, whom I think could sense my hesitation and made me feel soo comfortable with myself, my growing belly and the entire experience. My husband was even more anxious than I was, but Riani really capture the essence of who we are & the transformation that was taking place in our lives.I look at the photos now & feel proud to have gone through this experience as Riani capture the essence of my pregnancy. I would strongly recommend that every couple that is expecting to do this not only for themselves but for their children to appreciate in the years to come.” – Andy Liba

I can guarantee you that “U” and “H” feels exactly the same…

 Pregnancy is one of those treasured milestones along the road of life.  It only comes along once (maybe a few more times if you are up to it    ) but it is special each and every time.  Being a top maternity photographer we strive to take photos of your pregnant belly which can be displayed as works of art on your walls.  We really focus on creating a temperature controlled private room where you can relax and just enjoy the experience this amazing milestone in your life.

As you can see from the first testimonial there are a lot of other women who would also love to have beautiful maternity photos taken, but they aren’t too sure of how it works / are too shy etc.  Why not give our friendly photographers a call and they will takl you through everything from posing to outfits…

For more information contact us on 011 869 7759 or send through and email on riani@louisedieselphotography.co.za

Riani

Top maternity Photographer

My top photography tip for today is to always try and make your photograph unique.  If you are lucky enough to be doing a photoshoot on location take your photos to the exact specification of your client but also remember to try and do some creative shots.  This not only keeps your creative eye in training but serves to impress your clients every now and again as they didn’t know you were capable of a shot like this.

My tip for shooting silhouette shots like above (which was taken at Roedean School for Girls in South-Africa for their marketing campaign) is to try and expose your shot for the background which tends to be the skyline most of the time.  This will ensure that your subject is “dark enough” to make them into a silhouette and it will also give you nice colours in the sky. 

They say a photo is worth a thousand words and this shots goes to prove it.  It was taken as St Margaret’s which is the Grade 0 and Grade 1’s.  Throwing the girls into silhouettes serves the purpose to show you that this could be your daughter or any other girl who will have the privilege to attend this culturally rich school.  So always try for the impossible…

Riani

Event Photography

Here at the real life studio we just love to capture those spontaneous moments!   The real side of your family fun, crazy and all…  Lifestyle studio family photography is basically capturing yout family as they normally are, so we use interactive poses to get you guys to laugh and play along and in between you will capture perfect moments like these.

Obviously  someone said something which gave mom a fright and as always the boys are just in it ti have fun.  Photos like these gets me all excited to also have a professional family photoshoot because these are truly the kind of images you will treasure for a lifetime to come!

Riani

Lifestyle studio family photography