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’m not a fussy photographer - I’m really not. If we’ve worked together, you’ll know that I’m very much a “let’s figure this out together… the process matters just as much as the result” kind of person.
But when you’re working with dancers this talented, it’s impossible to settle for average. The artistic swimming coach in me definitely showed up - I heard myself saying, “one more… just one more. Okay, last one. I know you can get that knee straighter, that leg longer, those toes more pointed.” 😂
Honestly, this was the least “work” shoot I’ve ever done. Pure enjoyment from start to finish!
Thank you for the opportunity @performing.arts.centre. Your modern, ballet and tumbling students were all sensational!!
Tarryn and I have known each other since we were 3 years old, and were in school together the whole way through. It’s wild that here we are all these years later celebrating her pregnancy.
It’s not been a straight road for this friend of mine, so it felt like a huge honor to celebrate her journey through this portrait session. She deserves all the brownie points, high fives, hand shakes and pats on the back.
Your world is about to change T 🧡🧡🧡
This little girl has been chosen for you - a Mom who waited and worked so hard to share her heart with her child.
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With my first date fully booked and so many on the waitlist, I’ve added a new date for mini shoots with 11 available slots.
Those on the waitlist have been sent the booking link first, but I’ll be opening to the public tonight.
⭐️ Pop up studio, mini sessions - R850
⭐️ 20 minutes, 10 high res digital images
⭐ Venue @lincchurch
⭐️ Accommodations available for families with specific needs.
⭐️ Shoot date 18 December and photos delivered by 22nd.
This is not a Christmas themed shoot, so there won’t be props. Just a solid background so that the focus is on the connection between family members.
You’ll have the opportunity to preview your photos and choose your best 10, or purchase the whole gallery.
GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE.
A fun beach family shoot to brighten up your feed this morning. 🧡 @kristi_nicole_smith
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December is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning those extended family photo sessions. If you’ve been thinking about it, now’s the time to reach out so we can find a date that works.
For the first time ever, I’ll be taking a little time off over the Christmas period to slow down, disconnect, and just be with my own family. December is usually such a whirlwind, and this year I’m hoping to soak in a bit more of the magic that comes with it.
Thank you to the Roberts family for inviting me to their family home to photograph the 3 generations at a place very sentimental to them all. @learningfromluke
I have another wedding for you to enjoy. This is Hannah and Jordy who came over from the UK to get married in the presence of family and friends. @theweddingcosa created a magical event at the @thegalleryweddingvenue in the KZN Midlands.
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Part 2 of Caity & Marco’s wedding @the_stone_cellar in Heidelberg
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Part 1 of Caity & Marco’s wedding weekend at @the_stone_cellar
Friday began with a cozy, pajama-clad games night, and Saturday unfolded with clay pigeon shooting and pottery painting - the perfect balance of fun and finesse. The day can only be described as intimate elegance: refined, personal, and effortlessly beautiful.
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