Win a free photo shoot for you and a friend

With Christmas just around the corner, I am feeling very generous, and have decided to give away not ONE but TWO photo shoots. That's right. TWO. One for you. And one for your best friend, or your granny, or your sister. Whoever... but you both have to take part... it's so easy....

This is how it works:
1. Go along and 'Like' the Taryn van Rensburg Photography Facebook page, if you haven't done so already.
2. Come back and tell me here that you have liked my page (even if you ALREADY liked it), and WHO SENT YOU, under the comment section of this post on my blog (if you sent yourself, and you're a nice friend, you could nominate a friend as the person "who sent you").

Additional entries:
1. Tweet the link to this competition on your Twitter page.
2. Post the link to this competition on your Facebook page. 
3. Blog the link to this competition on your blog.
4. Like the link to this competition on my Facebook page.

For every additional entry, remember to come back and post a comment telling me what you did! That gives you up to 5 entries... making it even easier to win. Plus, if your friend nominates you, that'll give you... oh, I dunno... LOTS of entries!!

The prizes:
One person will win a free photo shoot, plus the CD of a minimum of 20 custom edited high res images.
PLUS
The "person who sent them" will ALSO win a free photo shoot, plus the CD of a minimum of 20 custom editted high res images.

Rules:
1. The prize is valid for 3 months (expires end February), and is for a maternity, newborn, child, couple or family shoot only (maximum of  two adults, and three children, thereafter a fee per person will be implemented).
2. The shoot is between 1-2 hours in duration, and winners will be required to travel to my studio (Ballito) at their own expense to take advantage of the prize.
3. The prize cannot be exchanged for cash.
4. Additional entries are just that: additional chances to win, but are not a pre requisite for entry.
5. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
6. Please be nice. Any nasty comments or the like will be immediately removed, and your entry disqualified.
7. The competition runs until 30 November 2011. Competition winners will announced 02 December. Please check back on the blog to see if you're a winner. You will be required to email me in person within 48 hours of prize winners being announced, to claim your prize, or the prize will be forfeited.
8. Winners must 'like' the Taryn van Rensburg Photography on Facebook to qualify for the competition, including the 'person who sent you' (if they're simply nominated).
9. Should the prize winner have booked and paid for a photo shoot during this competition (the month of November), and provided the photo shoot was/ is due to take place before the end of February, their money will be refunded in full, so that they can take advantage of their prize in full.
10. The winner will be selected by random.org. The second prize winner will be the "person they sent"- this must show under comments, or the second prize is forfeited.

{Toddlers} - Child Photography Durban Ballito

I took this little girls first professional photos. It was a privilege then, and is a privilege again to take photographs of this very special family.

It was a baker of a day, and we were running around trying to catch open shade wherever we could. Little {A} was really quite obliging... and it paid off.

Hope you like your sneak peak, my special friends.

{Grungy Girls} - Child Newborn Maternity Photographer Durban Ballito

Seriously, there is nothing that makes me happier than some broken down walls, old machines, and pretty girls. What a combination!

These gals, and their folks and I had lots of fun. At one stage, I got so excited with all these great colours (rusted red, bright worn blue), that I, literally, fell on my... er... bottom! It was quite the laugh.

I do really enjoy photographing children. And ore than anything, we get to have so much fun. And this is how I believe photoshoots should be: fun! None of that yes and no nonsense! For the kids, it's their chance to shine (and take advantage of their parents while the photographer lets them get away with just about anything!). It's worth it in the end.

Special family. Great photographs. Happy photographer.

I hope you enjoy your sneak peak.

{Mommy Goggles} - Child Photographer Durban Ballito

You know, being a photographer is a great career! I love taking pictures of tummys, babies, and kiddos. I do especially enjoy the kiddos- and parents reactions when they see their beautiful pictures. I often get asked how I get other peoples children to smile/ look so good/ not pull funny faces.... but here's the funny thing about what I do: it's practically impossible to get decent photos of my own children!!

I have been doing some serious coaxing on them lately: practice smiles, no funny faces, catching them off-guard... anything to get a decent picture.

And on this particular occasion I succeeded in getting some great pictures of my eldest. Not many, mind you, but in my defence, I only took a few anyway. And look at my handsome boy! I can't believe how grown up he is becoming. He is a smart, sensitive and caring boy. He's 7 going on 18 though, and there are days I wish I could just press pause, or maybe even rewind to the sweet little boy with dimples who would do anything to please his mother... he is rapidly growing up, and I know in no time at all will really have no time for me whatsoever *sniff*

So proud of him (as I am of all my children)!

{Harris Family - Take 2} - child newborn maternity photographer Ballito Durban

I just couldn't resist posting a few more, now that mum has her gallery up, and has seen her pics.

Beautiful family, hey?!

{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!

{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.

{Boys Boys Boys} - Ballito Durban Child Photographer

What a great family! These sweet little twin boys were just too gorgeous... and such chilled out little fellas too.I really enjoyed this family... even though Dad's work means they're apart alot, you could just see the bond. It was very special.

N - thank you for being so patient! I hope it was worth the wait :)

{Beautiful Bebe} - Durban Ballito Newborn Maternity Photographer

Oh man.... what a sweet little one this precious {F} was... and so brave coming to do a photoshoot with a 4 day old baby... and she was such a champion...

Let the pics speak for themselves (O&C, I hope you like.... you should be proud... she is not only beautiful... she's angelic to boot)...

I had so much fun xx

{Tummy Time} - Newborn, Maternity & child photographer, Ballito, Durban

Tummies, tummies... tra la la!

Definately every pregnant woman is beautiful. And seeing the dynamic of older brother already loving his sibling... just priceless! This little chap was too sweet for words. He says his sibling is certainly a girl... the rest of us, it seems, just have to wait to find out! I think it's a girl... and guess what? 50% of the time I am right!! Oh the excitement!

{Beautiful Bellies} - Newborn, Maternity & Child photographer Durban Ballito

Every belly, like every baby, is different. Some are round, some are small, some are large, some are low, some are high... but each just so gorgeous! And the best part is getting to meet the sweet little babies- which also are all so different.

Such a wonderful time in life. Over so quickly.

Beautiful {S} and her beautiful family. Can't meet to meet this little baby... and even more exciting is finding out what it's going to be... I love surprises!!

Don't you just love the sky?



The little man didn't seem too impressed.. all this waiting waiting (buddy, mum knows... she's been waiting for nearly 9 months!) :-)

{Belly Bebe} - Maternity, Newborn, Children portraiture, Ballito, Durban

I really love taking pictures of pregnant women. There's something magical about a pregnant belly. It's a promise of new life. Of hope. Of joy. Bringing a child into the world offers no greater privilege. And pregnant women really do glow... it's a happy time in a couple's life, and is very seldom captured to be remembered...

Once you've had all your children, you miss that beautiful belly. The little kicks, the hiccups. And all the scars of a pregnancy passed, like the stretch marks and the extra pound or two, are a reminder of the honour you had of bringing new life into the world. It should be treasured... but too often, in our rememberance of "being fat", we forget to savour the honour we've been given.

Beautiful C of course did not have an ounce of fat on her... and would probably put most "not pregnant people" to shame :) They are looking forward to welcoming their daughter into the world... as am I... I get the privilege of taking her first formal photographs! Can't wait! Particularly as she carries good genes... she's going to be pretty :)

35 weeks pregnant... and looking lovely....

Meet little {J} - Newborn Photographer Durban Ballito

Meet sweet little {J} - 7 days new

I just love the way mums are so enthusiastic with newborn shoots. I really get to meet the most special people, and of course their even more special little people.

This little boy was super chilled. He had the most beautiful skin, and was a really "pretty" baby (Dad, don't worry, that's a COMPLIMENT for a baby... I have no doubt he'll be a strapping man when he grows up :)). I love the super mooshie skin newborns have... gorgeous.

So here he is, at 7 days new, with his wonderful parents... so much love in this family! I love it!

{Dainty P} - Newborn Child and Maternity Photography Ballito Durban

Little {P} 2 weeks old... she did not love my man handling... she's clearly a little lady :) She also wasn't keen on being unswaddled... can't say I blame her... pretty chilly.... And all the heaters in the world weren't enough for her.

But we got some gorgeous shots... she really was as good as gold.

Special people. Special little girl. Not too much else to say.

{Sweet E} - Newborn, infant and child photographer, Ballito, Durban, South Africa

Such a sweet little baby is baby {E}... as good as gold, and super duper relaxed... goes with the territory when mum is super relaxed... the wonder of a third child. Bet her brothers just dote over her, and she will be a much looked after teenager by those boys... lucky little girl.

And she is going to be beautiful, just like her mum!

{Angel A} - Newborn, infant and child photographer, Ballito, Durban, South Africa

What a little angel little {A} was. At only 3 days new, she's my youngest "model" so far... and she was just an absolute little star! Hardly a peep... sweet and gorgeous... and don't you love her little lips? Pink, and full of pout, and all girl!

She was super sleepy, and let us position her in all sorts of positions... and she has the longest most delicate little feet I have ever seen.

And mom being so able and willing, 3 days after a c-section! Very brave :)

And without further adieu: