What a gift it is to see ourselves in relationship with the people we love…
The artist in me strives to create something unique and exciting every time I pick up my camera. The parent in me seeks to capture and document the most meaningful and fleeting moments that occur during everyday life. My style represents an attempt to balance these two important aspects of photography.
For my most recent work, visit Instagram @derrynschmidt
Mother’s Day mini session: 18 April 2026
My aim is to hold a mirror up to your exceptional life so that you can see just how exquisite you and your family are.
These sessions are 15 minutes long, and you get 10 high res professionally edited images. Photos are delivered in color and black and white so that you can download your preference.
12 spots available 🥳
Photos will be delivered BEFORE Mother’s day so that you can arrange prints.
Purchase this for yourself, or surprise Mom with an advanced Mother’s day gift. DAD’S MAY JOIN. Extended family members may be added at an additional cost.
If your family has specific needs, it might be helpful to know...
✔️ The Studio is at a home in Palm Lakes Estate, so it’s private, quiet and has access to a toilet
✔️ Secure parking, wheelchair access
✔️ No flash photography
✔️ Extra time added for families with specific needs (please let me know)
PALM LAKES ESTATE
www.derrynschmidt.com | @derrynschmidt | 082 563 2282
R850
It’s very late notice but I’ve decided to do another pop up studio for Mother’s Day - 18 and 19 April.
If you’re keen, pls DM me with your email address.
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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