{Harris Family} - Child Newborn Maternity Photographer Ballito Durban

This was a long awaiting shoot... the weather has not been kind to us, plus we've had a few run ins with pink eye, flu and the like. So it was with much anticipation that we finally got around to actually doig the shoot!

And the weather was super kind to us this time... maybe a bit TOO kind... boy was it a warm work out.

This sweet little brother and sister were just adorable. I had so much fun with them. Children are funny things- because they're often hesistant when they first meet me- unsure of this strange lady, and all her equipment. But by the end, we're having so much fun, I have to remind myself to stop!!

Mum and Dad, I hope you all had as much fun as me... and I sure hope you like your sneak peek! I had a real hard time choosing which pics to post... there are too many more nice ones where these came from (and I wanted to save some of the best for your eyes to see first!).

Enjoy!

Such a serious face here... but I got amazing smiles too! Don't let this pic fool you... she was FULL of smiles!


This poor "Ellie" was being jumped on and thrown on the floor by little {S} (instigated by me, of course)... so much so, that it had to end in a cuddle! And little {T} was having fun in the tree with Dad... perfect photo op!


We had so much fun lying on the floor, then jumping, then on the floor again!


Can't wait for you to see the rest!

{Isabella - 12 days young} - Newborn Photographer Ballito Durban

One of the things I love most about what I do is seeing how my clients interact with each other. Pregnancy, and a new baby are such special moments in a family's life... and I get to capture some of those precious moments, that are gone before you know it.

Isabella came into what already seemed to me to be a loving family. She is adored so much- and there were some lovely tender moments that I got to capture.

I really felt quite privileged to take her first official shoot. She decided that alot of what I wanted to do, she was quite simply not going to join in on.... a little princess already! But I was sneaky- and still got some amazing shots... so hopefully, for now, I had the upper hand. As it so happens, I think she is mostly going to have the upper hand... she has Daddy wrapped around her little finger already... a dynamic that never changes (just ask my Dad!).

And here she is: princess Isabella. Beautiful. Charming. And with a serious mop of hair... at only 12 days young:



I love peeling toes... SERIOUSLY! How cute is this?



And I just love this very tender moment.... and then there were three!

MCP Actions Before and After Blueprint

I wanted to share a before and after shot taken using MCP Actions. I love using actions... aside from the quick and easy factor (if it's a toss up between lots of time editing, or spending time with my kids... my kids win hands down... this ensures that!); but I also just love the depth and colour these actions can bring to my images. I also love the way they're customizable, meaning that I really am still making the images mine, and giving them my own twist, rather than someone elses!

After pulling the SOOC image in, and making some minor exposure tweaks, I went straight in, and on one click used the MCP Mini Fusion set. In this set I adjusted the tones to my liking, as well as making adjustments to the some of the contrasts. I burned in the edges a bit, and masked out the stuff I needed to to lighten or darken where needed.

I love this set. This image took me maybe 5 minutes. Tops. Easy peasy pie!

My image. Only better.

{Preggy Belly} - maternity newborn photographer durban ballito

Yay! Another girl is on the way!!

I really enjoy doing pregnancy shoots. Knowing that a sweet little bundle of joy is to come.. and all the promise that that brings. This shoot was great... and it was a cloudy day with occasional spurts of sun... a huge softbox, with great semi-moody-semi-blue skies! Just lovely for those outdoor shots.

And I am really excited to take photos of this little girl when she is born. LOVE taking photos of girls.

{Gorgeous G} - Child Newborn Maternity Photographer, Ballito, Durban

I so enjoyed this sesson with young {G}. What a sweet girl. She was full of spunk, and was keen for all the changes, and just spent the whole session chatting away to me. I loved it!

Hope you love the pics as much as I do, L:

{Angelic H} - Newborn Child Maternity Photography Ballito Durban

This sweet little girl arrived with a seriously full tummy, but decided she wanted to be awake! And so we got the most beautiful shots of her wide awake and looking around. Such a beautiful little girl... just like her mum!

And then she fell asleep... and properly, and we could play with lots of poses. Such a gem!

Look at those deep, gorgeous eyes:


Loving the family shot:


And here's where we really got to have fun:

{Baby T} - Newborn Photographer Ballito Durban

I am seriously behind on my blogging, what with my daughter being in hospital, and running around a big like a chicken without a head.

This little chap was very dear, and good as gold.





Precious Mum & Babe picture. Love the intimacy of this picture. Precious.