Author: samanthasteele
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Delta Park family photoshoot
Here’s some fun maths: take two toddlers, two parents, two dogs, and one uncle and what do you have? Simply put, a fantastic, love-filled photoshoot in Delta Park. I’ve been photographing Paula and her growing family since I launched my photography business in 2023 – and it’s such a blessing…
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Golden fields engagement photoshoot in Johannesburg
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” — Audrey Hepburn There’s a quiet magic in witnessing a couple fully immersed in their own world. This engagement photoshoot in Johannesburg captured their love story against golden fields in soft, natural light. You don’t need the fanciest venue…
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Alpaca my camera for this level of cute
OK YES this is a deplorable pun, but please excuse me – I can’t resist a pun, nor a cute alpaca family photoshoot. This was my second time photographic this lovely family and it’s always such a joy to watch the children get bigger and to get to know mom…
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Family memories in Kodak Gold
I’ve been shooting digital for years. I know my camera inside out, I know how to get a toddler out of a grump, and I’ve built a business around creating emotive, natural light images for families across Johannesburg. Recently, I picked up a film camera and deliberately made everything harder…
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Jacaranda maternity shoot
“We don’t like photos,” said this charismatic couple, who bit the bullet and decided to document this slice of life regardless. At a photoshoot with me I will put you at ease and help you find your natural beauty – no matter how much you avoid the lens in your…
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Kim and her family
Snuggles, cuddles, kisses and little toddler jogging on little chonky legs… With me a family photoshoot is all about having FUN and I promise you, this will be the best 60 minutes of your toddler’s LIFE. They get ALL the attention, and ALL the kisses, and can do nothing wrong!…
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What to look for in a Johannesburg family photographer
Family photography is a special art. These are the photos you look to when the children are adults, when small feet digging into your back are out the bed and when all you have left are nostalgia and memories. That’s why for my photography, I focus on playful interactions with…
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Runner-up: Local story through your Lens (with video)
I’m thrilled to be the second place winner in this competition When Orms Direct, Canon RSA, and STUB Africa announced their Local Stories Through Your Lens photography competition in October, the brief was clear: document a local entrepreneur, tell their story through 3–5 images, and showcase the resilience of South…
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The best time for your photoshoot: understanding natural light
Ever wondered why photographers get so particular about golden hour or refuse to shoot at noon? Natural light is our raw material – it shapes the entire mood and feeling of your images. From soft morning light to romantic golden hour photography, learn which lighting works best for your photoshoot…
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Mabhena family
Here is a throwback to a recent session I thoroughly enjoyed with a very loving family. The Mabhena’s are kind, thoughtful and fun and they’re intrinsic love of each other came through in the photos at Lewis Family Farms.