Author: samanthasteele
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Leigh’s family photoshoot
We met at a park I’d never been to before and I was astounded at how golden and gorgeous the light was on this sweet family. 5/5, would definitely photograph them all again!
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Leo’s cake smash
First rule of a cake smash – there is a very good chance your baby won’t smash the cake. Just have fun.
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Maxine’s bump
Maternity sessions are one of my favourite. I met this lovely mom and family at the Father’s Day minis photoshoot I did in collaboration with Nurture Nook. For this session, we headed out to Emmarentia Dam in Johannesburg and tried hard to nurse a smile out of her sweet little…
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Mothudi family
This family photoshoot in Struben Dam, Pretoria, was a joy to photograph. This spot is such a hidden gem.
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Gethings family
The Gethings family recently relocated to Johannesburg and sought a photoshoot to document their current joyful moments and create framed memories for their new home. Their delightful and playful interactions resulted in beautiful images during this family photoshoot, capturing the essence of their life together.
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4 DIY festive photos
There are some simple ways you can amp up the festive cheer and capture some festive photos using simply your phone and some Christmassy props you probably already have at home. Festive photo ideas “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.”— Calvin Coolidge Baubles…
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Kutlwano’s Maternity Session
There is something quite spectacular in meeting a true queen who embodies her pregnancy with boldness and grace. I had this as a concept shoot (sign up to my mailer to get first access to model calls like this for free photoshoots) and was thrilled at how bravely and eagerly…
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Father’s Day Minis at Nurture Nook
I’m finally posting these lovely photos from the Father’s Day Mini Photoshoot hosted by Nurture Nook in Sandton, Johannesburg. We had a few quick sessions with some lovely families, and I laid out our space with lovely textured winter browns; burlap, wild grass, and knitted blankets to get a beautiful…
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Lena’s family session (and why I love winter)
Winter photoshoots are seriously under-rated, especially in Pretoria and Johannesburg. As my Spring bookings start rolling in, it makes me reflect on the magic of winter in Gauteng and how under-rated it is for a family photo session. Here’s why: Please pop me a message to reserve your spot.
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Behind the scenes at Nurture Nook
A while ago, when I decided to launch into this photography thing with two feet and then, serendipitously, met Nicole from Nurture Nook. Nurture Nook is a space for matrescence – to grow into motherhood, to hold your hand and guide you. I was invited to photograph one of their…