{A boy is a-coming} - Maternity , Newborn Child Photographer Durban Ballito

Meet C. She's a mum of two gorgeous girls... and is about to welcome her son into the world. We're all very exited about the arrival of this little cherub... I'm sure no more so than Mum & Dad & Sisters... but still :)

And the best part? I get to take his first professional pics. Yay! Can't wait.

Beautiful beautiful C, and her PERFECT belly..

{Many Faces} - Baby Child Newborn Photographer Ballito Durban

These are cousins.... sweet little 3 month old... and, about to be born (today actually), baby cousin. Mom wanted a pic for granny of the cousins together, whilst one was still in the tummy... so sweet xx

The precious little girl had a myriad of expressions and noises. It was a delight photographing her. And she's going to LOVE having a cousin only 3 months younger than her. I grew up with all my cousins... they were my best friends, and some of my best memories I share with them. I remember building mud dams, and mud castles, tickling each others backs to sleep, making up musicals to perform in front of our long-suffering parents.

Childhood is a wonderful thing: and made all the better shared with cousins.

{On the countdown} - Maternity, newborn, child photographer Ballito Durban

I had such a great shoot this morning. I'm sorry to admit that I get tummy envy... or rather envy-at-tummies-that-are-so-neat-not-like-my-hippo-style-tummy-I-get! Strange to think I did it four times over, when you consider that I am such a heffalump when I am pregnant.

But not this mommy-to-be. Such a gorgeous neat tummy. Wish I could share more... but alas, you only get to see a little peek:

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.

{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.

{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!

{June Special} - Newborn and maternity photoshoots - Newborn, infant, child & maternity photographer

Decided that I was feeling generous :) and wanted to give something special to all those new (and second, third, fourth etc) mums out there expecting the arrivals of their precious beautiful little bundles. Call it a late mothers day gift, or an early fathers days gift... or maybe it's just sharing some of the euphoric-baby-post-pregnancy-hormones feel-the-love-kind-of-thing... whatever the reason, here it is:



Terms and Conditions:

1. My minimum package of R1400 for the newborn shoot applies, but this special may be incorporated into any packages. Packages can be tailor made as well, provided the minimum package price is adhered to. R200 for the maternity shoot is due over and above the package of your choice
   
2. This is applicable to newborn shoots confirmed during the month of June
3. Confirmation is only applicable upon a 60% deposit
4. Photo shoots are not transferable
5. The maternity shoot and newborn shoot are applicable for the same pregnancy/ baby (I had to put it in- you'd be amazed!)
6. The newborn shoot is applicable only for shoots done by 30 November 2011
7. The newborn shoot must be complete within the first 10 days from birth
   
8. I do also offer gift vouchers
9. Please see my website for more information on packages: www.tarynvanrensburg.co.za
10. Dates are subject to availability
11. It is recommended the maternity shoot is done between 28 & 36 weeks
12. Please contact me should you require further information

Whoop Whoop! Such a great combination. Most mothers often do one or the other... but each shoot is so special, because it is a reminder of different stages in your life, and your babies life. My oldest son, who is nearly 8 (*Sniff*), just loves to look back at photos of when he was in mummy's tummy, and when he was a tiny baby. So special!

Hope you're feeling the LUUURVE

My Baby Boy {J} - Newborn, Maternity & Newborn Photographer, Ballito, Durban, KZN

I am so in love with this boy... and, well, I hate to say it, but he was by far the most angelic little model... slept the whole session- and let me completely man handle him... I was worried he'd smell my milk, and be very awake... but he was instead a little superstar. This little boy rocks my world... he's number 4 (yes... FOUR!)... and we're in love

Here is my beautiful baby boy at just 10 days new...



How's this for a handsome man... ! Stop wagging your tongue... he's all mine :)

{Balloons for Baby} - Maternity, Newborn & Child Photographer, Durban, Ballito

I so loved this shoot with T&N.... I can't wait to meet your little precious, and as a product of you two... she's going to be gorgeous!!

Some of my favourites from the day. Isn't T gorgeous!?

Loving the textures here:



Pretty in pink:



I love love love the balloons... I think I may have to use them more and more!

{Tummy Time} - Ballito, Maternity, Infant & Child Photographer

I just LOVE preggie shoots. It's such a privilege to carry a baby inside you (I should know, I've carried 3!!)... so capturing it on camera for me, is such an honour. I had so much fun with R&P... and I can't wait for this little fella to arrive... especially cos I'll be taking his first professional pics!! Yay for me!

Seriously... how special is this moment: