It’s pancakes on the kitchen floor at midnight. It’s a two-person dance party on the roof of the parking garage. The way your hands fit together just right as you promise your lives to one another. It’s pillow fights with the kids, followed by tickles and then cuddles. The way their little faces snuggle tightly into the nape of your neck and the sound of that giggle when you pull a silly face.
It’s your life, EXACTLY as it is right now – in all it’s natural beauty.
Derryn has been our photographer from the very beginning, doing every shoot, from our wedding to each annual family shoot. She is the most gifted photographer, and her talent goes beyond just the photos. It’s the way she makes you feel when she is capturing your most special and raw times in life.
She is incredible in every sense of the word!
“I’m so glad that we did our engagement shoot with Derryn Schmidt Photography.
We were given enough direction to not feel awkward, without feeling as if the shoot was too scripted. It was way more enjoyable that we were expecting. Even for Ryan who didn’t think he’d enjoy himself at all!”
“We are so happy about the wonderful pictures Derryn has created for us. She shot our wedding in 2021, and captured some images of us once our family grew.
She puts us at ease, and we thoroughly enjoy her calming energy“
It’s pillow fights with the kids, followed by tickles and cuddles. The way their little faces snuggle tightly into the nape of your neck and how they look at you when you laugh. It’s your life – in all it’s natural beauty.
I opened up my app to create a new post, and came across this collection that I’d obviously made to share last year 🙈 So here are some 2024 treasures for you to enjoy today. ❤️
I have so many collections that I’d like to share from the December holidays, but for now, here are just a few of my favourites.
Here’s what it looks like to have 3 photo shoots with the same photographer.
1. Newborn
2. 1st birthday
3. Farewell shoot as the family prepare to emigrate.
Sometimes I’ll photograph a family only once, but often I’ll photograph the same family many times. Just this week I photographed a family whose wedding I shot 12 years ago. I know this sounds silly, but I consider a lot of my photography clients friends. Entering your home and playing with your children feels really intimate to me. By the time I’ve left, I’ll probably know what you’re reading, which cook books you like to use, and which kid is into which TV show. We might talk about breastfeeding and other parenting things. You’ll also know about me and my family. We might even send each other podcast links that evening 🤣
Connection is honestly the most rewarding thing about my job.
It’s been a pleasure getting to know you Jemma. Good luck with your move to Melbourne, and I look forward to our next shoot together. ❤️ @jemmajadekruger
When @lucaphotography_co_za supplies cute behind the scenes content - you have to create a cute behind the scenes reel.
Thank you @ohhappydaydbn for connecting me with this gorgeous couple. @f0x_tr0t_ you were a dream to photograph, and I had such fun.
Hair and make up by @nixonmakeup
POP-UP STUDIO MINI SHOOTS.
22-23 November.
I’ve been wanting to do this for AGES, and finally got my A into G, and put the plans together.
Bring your loved ones, and join me for a 15 minute mini shoot.
R850, 10 high res images.
Visit the link in my bio to book your session. More info in my stories.
Have you ever seen such cute babies??!! And handsome big brother of course. It took us all of 10 mins to capture these photos and a few more.
If you’re keen to get involved in one of these shoots - please keep an eye on my stories. Booking link going out tonight. ❤️
“Not talkin’ ‘bout a year, no not three or four, I don’t want that kind of forever in my life anymore… If ever I was sure of anything, it’s you.”
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