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I’m Derryn Schmidt, a friendly photographer who lives a relaxed life on the North Coast of KZN, South Africa. I love swimming, helping fellow business owners and being a mom.

LOCKDOWN GIVEAWAY VOUCHER WORTH *R3549* UP FOR GRA

LOCKDOWN GIVEAWAY VOUCHER WORTH *R3549* UP FOR GRABS
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We’ve partnered with some awesome local brands to bring you some lock-down cheer.
@lil.moo13 R400
@noa_andco R950
@baby_bornbox R300
@saintandsummer R399
@alsleepwear R650
.
And I’ll be offering the winner access to my Beginner’s Online Photography Course valued at R850
.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Follow all 6 brands on Instagram
2. Like the giveaway post
3. Post a PICTURE on YOUR STORY of what you and your babies/toddlers have been doing for fun during lockdown. (Tagging all 6 brands above)
4. Tag four friends in the comments who you think would love to enter.
.
WINNER will be announced on FRIDAY afternoon 10th April 👍🏻 good luck, looking forward to seeing your fun photos.
.
Competition only for SA residents

...how the little ones feel about lockdown and hav

...how the little ones feel about lockdown and having so much time with Mom & Dad. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I look forward to chatting about this with my family in a few years time. It’ll be interesting to see what the kids remember and how they grasp this new world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are any of your children keeping diaries?

Light - dark - light - dark . Does anyone else fee

Light - dark - light - dark .
Does anyone else feel as though they’re on an emotional rollercoaster?

If you’ve been seeing my Insta-stories you’ll

If you’ve been seeing my Insta-stories you’ll have noticed that I’ve been sharing a lot of photos.
.
This is all for the #shutterdownphotochallenge .
I had no idea that so many people would join the challenge, I’m going to have to source more prizes 🤣
.
These are some of the pics that I’ve been taking using the #nikonz6 on loan to me by @iamnikonsa - a perfect Lock-down companion!!!
.
Sending everyone love 🌼

*The free 21 day Shut(ter) down photo challenge*
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Find beauty in the ordinary, light in darkness and company while alone.
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A world crisis, like the Coroniavirus, is no reason to stop doing wonderful things. In fact, it is during times like these that we NEED to focus on good. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learning to take photos, is learning to look for beauty and find wonderment in ordinary things.
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Look around you right now and notice the main light source in the room. Take note of where the light lands, what colour it is, if it’s hard or soft. Can you see how light creates mood? How is YOUR mood? Perhaps you could use an activity to help boost your spirits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Feel free to join the challenge at any time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You will receive a daily prompt reminding you what the topic for the day is. Spend as much time as you like diving into the theme. If you have children, use it as a discussion point. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
‘Intergalactic’, for example, allows you to talk about planets and aliens and rocket ships. Get EVERYONE involved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you’re feeling lonely, or simply want to engage with others, please join us in the Facebook group. Share your photos, ask questions, learn new things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✔️ Learn about photography
✔️ Improve your creativity
✔️ Keep your mind busy
✔️ Engage with others
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Link in bio to sign up 🌼

Happy Sunday 🌼🌼🌼

Happy Sunday 🌼🌼🌼

When I begin to feel overwhelmed by fear and uncer

When I begin to feel overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, I remind myself of the following ...
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I’m with my family. We’re safe and healthy.
I’m with my family. We’re safe and healthy.
I’m with my family. We’re safe and healthy.
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🌼 If you’ve had to postpone your wedding, remind yourself that you and your partner are OK!
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🌼 If your business is suffering, remember that you built it once - you can build again!
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🌼 If you’re getting fed up with your kids, remember that you were gifted with their little lives.
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🌼 if you’re tired of being confined to your home, remember that you HAVE a home.
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🌼 If you’ve contracted the virus and have to stay away from people for a while, remember that you aren’t fighting for your life in hospital.
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You get to choose where your thoughts go. You have more control than you think.
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You thoughts will affect your feelings and your feelings determine your reaction. Your outcome is based entirely on your reactions. So monitor your thoughts!
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Some Saturday food for thought 💭 👍🏼

I’m feeling INCREDIBLY sorry for every couple wh

I’m feeling INCREDIBLY sorry for every couple who has had to postpone their wedding celebrations during this period.
.
BUT! Let’s try to remember that we are the lucky ones. Weddings get cancelled all the time for very tragic reasons ... a family member passing away, the couple separating, a fatal diagnosis.
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If you and your partner are in good health, have not lost a family member and are still together - YOU WILL BE OK!!
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This might be a good time to shift focus from wedding planning onto marriage preparation. What do you think?
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What have you done to prepare yourselves for life as a married couple? Have you done marriage counseling? Listened to a good audio book together? Done an online course?
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If you have anything to recommend, please drop a link here for other couples who are waiting out this period of uncertainty, eagerly awaiting married life!!
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Sending love and virtual hugs to you all!! Derryn

LOCKDOWN GIVEAWAY VOUCHER WORTH *R3549* UP FOR GRA

LOCKDOWN GIVEAWAY VOUCHER WORTH *R3549* UP FOR GRABS
.
We’ve partnered with some awesome local brands to bring you some lock-down cheer.
@lil.moo13 R400
@noa_andco R950
@baby_bornbox R300
@saintandsummer R399
@alsleepwear R650
.
And I’ll be offering the winner access to my Beginner’s Online Photography Course valued at R850
.
HOW TO ENTER
1. Follow all 6 brands on Instagram
2. Like the giveaway post
3. Post a PICTURE on YOUR STORY of what you and your babies/toddlers have been doing for fun during lockdown. (Tagging all 6 brands above)
4. Tag four friends in the comments who you think would love to enter.
.
WINNER will be announced on FRIDAY afternoon 10th April 👍🏻 good luck, looking forward to seeing your fun photos.
.
Competition only for SA residents

...how the little ones feel about lockdown and hav

...how the little ones feel about lockdown and having so much time with Mom & Dad. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I look forward to chatting about this with my family in a few years time. It’ll be interesting to see what the kids remember and how they grasp this new world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Are any of your children keeping diaries?

Light - dark - light - dark . Does anyone else fee

Light - dark - light - dark .
Does anyone else feel as though they’re on an emotional rollercoaster?

If you’ve been seeing my Insta-stories you’ll

If you’ve been seeing my Insta-stories you’ll have noticed that I’ve been sharing a lot of photos.
.
This is all for the #shutterdownphotochallenge .
I had no idea that so many people would join the challenge, I’m going to have to source more prizes 🤣
.
These are some of the pics that I’ve been taking using the #nikonz6 on loan to me by @iamnikonsa - a perfect Lock-down companion!!!
.
Sending everyone love 🌼

*The free 21 day Shut(ter) down photo challenge*
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Find beauty in the ordinary, light in darkness and company while alone.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
A world crisis, like the Coroniavirus, is no reason to stop doing wonderful things. In fact, it is during times like these that we NEED to focus on good. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learning to take photos, is learning to look for beauty and find wonderment in ordinary things.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Look around you right now and notice the main light source in the room. Take note of where the light lands, what colour it is, if it’s hard or soft. Can you see how light creates mood? How is YOUR mood? Perhaps you could use an activity to help boost your spirits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Feel free to join the challenge at any time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You will receive a daily prompt reminding you what the topic for the day is. Spend as much time as you like diving into the theme. If you have children, use it as a discussion point. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
‘Intergalactic’, for example, allows you to talk about planets and aliens and rocket ships. Get EVERYONE involved. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you’re feeling lonely, or simply want to engage with others, please join us in the Facebook group. Share your photos, ask questions, learn new things. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✔️ Learn about photography
✔️ Improve your creativity
✔️ Keep your mind busy
✔️ Engage with others
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Link in bio to sign up 🌼

Happy Sunday 🌼🌼🌼

Happy Sunday 🌼🌼🌼

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