A woman with long brown hair sitting on a wooden rocking chair holding a baby in her arms, by a window with white blinds.
A couple is sitting on a dark couch, holding and admiring a new baby. The woman appears happy and is wearing glasses and casual clothes, while the man is gently touching the baby's hand.

Day in the Life Family Photography

Photography that honours the beauty of your everyday.

Let me start by saying this: it’s not a photoshoot.

There’s no "stand here" or “smile nicely.” There’s no bribery or pleading with toddlers. There’s no countdown to a perfect moment. Just time. Breath. Light. And the beautiful, honest chaos of your everyday life.

I come to you. Your home, your rhythm. Your life exactly as it is.

A man and two children are baking in a kitchen. The man is pouring milk into a mixing bowl while a girl wearing a pink chef's hat and a striped dress watches, sitting on the kitchen counter. A boy in a dark gray shirt stands with his back to the camera. The kitchen table has various items, including a fruit basket, a remote, and a white cloth.

What You Receive

You’ll receive a private online gallery of honest, emotive images. Photographs that feel like memory. Photographs that remind you not just what it looked like, but what it felt like.

“The days are long, but the years are short.” I don’t know who said it first, but it’s true. And one day, not as far away as it feels, you’ll want to remember this version of life. The tiny hands. The toys underfoot. The quiet moments that passed so easily you almost missed them.

Let’s not miss them.

A young girl with curly hair in a striped shirt sitting at a table with food, holding a spoon, with an expression of surprise or excitement in a cozy kitchen

What Happens on the Day

We don’t rush. We don’t stage anything. You carry on as you normally would, reading stories, brushing hair, cutting crusts off sandwiches. Feeding the baby. Trying to drink your tea before it gets cold. The real stuff. The stuff that doesn’t always feel photo-worthy until you see it held still.

“Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are.”

Whether I’m there for an hour or six, I follow the energy of your family. The kids might be wild. Or clingy. Or shy. That’s okay. They don’t need to perform. You don’t need to perform. I’m not there to extract perfection. I’m there to witness connection.

These sessions are rooted in time. An hour can capture a glimpse—a slow morning, the tail end of bedtime. Three hours gives space for mess and unfolding. Six hours becomes a living archive of a season in your family’s life.

You don’t need a spotless house. You don’t need matching outfits. You don’t need to do anything except live, and let me in.

Heirloom Sessions

  • family photographer cape town

    Mini

    R3,800

    • 60–90 minutes

    • ±150 edited images

    • Online gallery + mobile app

    For capturing a fleeting slice of your family’s rhythm — morning cuddles, messy pancakes, or an afternoon in the garden.

  • cape town family photographer

    Half Day

    R6,500

    • Up to 4 hours

    • ±350 edited images

    • Online gallery + mobile app

    For slow Sundays, birthdays, or unhurried connection — the chapters between milestones.

  • family photographer cape town

    Full Day

    R8000.00

    6 hours

    Approximately 600 edited images

    Online Gallery

    The full story: from brunch to bedtime.

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A young boy asleep with his head on an older woman's lap, who is gently holding his head.
Black and white photo of a smiling family with a man, woman, and a baby, all close together against a plain wall.
A man and two children in a kitchen, with the man pouring milk into a bowl while the children watch. The girl has long hair, is wearing a pink chef hat and a striped dress. The boy has short hair and is wearing a dark t-shirt. There are various kitch
Two children, a girl and a boy, are at a social event. The girl is on the left, holding a snack, and the boy on the right, is about to eat a snack. Both are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves. The background is dimly lit with string lights.
Two children playing indoors on a patio, with one boy wearing a long-sleeve shirt and shorts, holding a hockey stick, and a girl holding a black cat inside the house, with patio chairs and toys visible outside.
A young child with curly hair lying down and looking up, captured in black and white.
Blonde girl with curly hair sitting by a window, looking outside, wearing a striped shirt.
A young girl with curly hair and a toddler with a shaved head touching a glass window separating them.
A young girl in a red tulle dress stands barefoot on tiled floor, with an adult male sitting nearby on the ground, outdoors.
A young girl sitting outside in a backyard, wearing a pink hat and a dress, holding a green bowl of snacks, with a balloon nearby.
Two young girls running barefoot on a grassy backyard lawn during sunset, with a house and outdoor furniture visible in the background.
A young girl with curly hair leaning on a wooden railing, gazing with curiosity.
A woman with long hair looking upwards with hands on her face, in a dimly lit room with a dark ceiling and a window or light source behind her.
A young girl with wavy hair sitting at a table with food, holding a spoon and appearing surprised or excited while eating in a rustic kitchen.
A young girl with long hair looks distressed, with her hands on her face, lying on a bed and looking at a phone.
A baby sitting on an adult's legs on a couch, holding and playing with their toes in black and white.
A woman lying on a bed, smiling, with a baby lying on her chest. They appear to be sharing a joyful moment.
Family gathered on a couch, with a woman holding a baby wrapped in a crochet blanket, a man playing with a cat, in a cozy living room.
A baby wearing a floral pink dress and white shorts, lying on a colorful crocheted blanket with flower patterns.
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A young girl with curly hair looking surprised or excited, standing inside a play tent decorated with stars.
A man smiling and laughing while holding two young girls in a hug outdoors.
Child sitting on soil among green plants, crying with a distressed expression, while an adult's hand holds a plant nearby.
Black and white photo of a woman kissing two young children on the bed, one child is holding a toy and the other has their hands down, all wearing checkered shirts.
A woman holding a smiling young child with a checkered shirt in a room with bulletin boards and windows.
A woman holding a young child while an older woman assists by holding the child's foot in a cozy, wooden-home interior.
A woman and a young girl sharing a joyful moment outdoors, touching foreheads and eyes closed, with blurred trees in the background.
A man holding a young girl on his knee in a grassy field, both looking at a small flower the girl is holding.
A young girl with light-colored hair standing in a grassy field, blowing on a dandelion. The background is blurred, creating a bokeh effect.
A smiling toddler without clothes, sitting at a table with a plate of food, in a kitchen setting.
A young child with a bald head, sitting on a blanket outdoors, covering their eyes with fingers in front of a wooden fence and some trees.
A young girl leaning over a couch, holding a toy close to her face and smiling, while a toddler sits on the floor looking down, in a cozy living room.
A woman and man lie close together on a couch, with the woman resting her head on the man's chest and holding a smartphone with a patterned case. The man has a beard, mustache, and is wearing a beanie, and they appear to be comfortable and relaxed. I
A young boy with a shaved head and striped swim trunks playing with water outdoors, splashing water with a stick, smiling, in black and white.
A black and white photo of a child floating in water, with their eyes closed and arms crossed over their chest.
A child's and an adult's feet standing in shallow water on a sandy surface.
A young girl playing in a water sprinkler, water splashing around her, outdoors on grass, with people in the background.
An elderly man and young girl sharing a joyful moment while swimming in a pool, smiling and laughing.
Two young children, a girl and a baby, stand at a glass door looking outside. The girl has her hair in a messy bun and is wearing pajamas, while the baby is dressed in striped pajamas. There is a bag on the floor next to them, and they are touching o
Black and white photo of a small dog lying on a bed next to a baby, both resting on a blanket.
A baby yawning lying on a gray textured blanket with a small dog nearby on a white blanket.
A man holding and hugging a young girl, both smiling and showing affection outdoors.
Two young girls in jackets and pants standing at the edge of a lake, with one girl pointing into the water, in black and white.
A black-and-white photo of a man and a young girl holding hands, walking through an orchard path lined with bushes on either side, with trees visible in the background.
A young girl sitting in a car, looking out the window thoughtfully with her hand near her nose, in black and white.
A young girl balance walking on a log with help from an adult woman in an outdoor mountainous landscape.
A woman embracing and kissing a young girl outdoors during sunset with mountains in the background, captured in black and white.
A woman and a young girl enjoying an outdoor moment, with the girl being picked up and looking to the side, both smiling. The image is in black and white.
A woman lifting a young girl in the air outdoors, smiling and enjoying a joyful moment. Black and white photo with mountains in the background.
Two young girls sitting on a bench outdoors, smiling and holding hands, in a black and white photo.
A woman and a young girl sharing an emotional hug outdoors; the girl looks upset or distressed.
A black and white photo of a smiling family of three outdoors, with the father on the left, the mother in the middle, and a young child being held by the mother, all enjoying a joyful moment together.
A family of three, including a man, woman, and a small child, enjoying a playful moment outdoors among trees.
A man, child, and woman engaging in a close, affectionate moment outdoors. The man and woman are smiling, and the child is touching the woman's face.
A child in a white jacket holding a small branch outdoors.
A family of four, including a woman, a man, and two young children, happily hugging and smiling outdoors in a park with trees and open sky in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a family of four outdoors, two adults and two children, smiling and enjoying each other's company with trees and a fence in the background.
Two women sitting on a couch, one of them holding a newborn baby in a living room with framed pictures on the wall.
A newborn baby with eyes closed, being gently held and cradled by hands, in black and white.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a newborn baby, with her hand gently resting on the baby's head.
A close-up of a baby lying on a soft surface, holding an adult's hand, with visible part of an adult's arm with tattoos.
A woman breastfeeding a baby while another person gently touches the baby's head, with a window in the background.
A woman with tattoos on her arm holding a newborn baby close to her chest, nose to nose, in a tender moment.
A family of four sitting in a grassy field, smiling and enjoying a sunny day outdoors.
A family outdoors on a sunny day with a woman, man, and a baby. The woman is revealing a pregnancy by pulling down her red shirt to show her baby bump, while the father holds and interacts with their baby who is wearing a white hat and navy clothing,
A black-and-white photo of five people sitting on the ground outdoors, smiling and laughing together, with mountains and trees in the background.
Two women laughing and hugging outdoors in a field of flowers with trees in the background, captured in black and white.
A couple and a girl outdoors in a grassy area, all smiling and laughing together, with the girl on the man's back and embracing each other.
A woman tenderly kisses a child's forehead in a black-and-white photo, showing affection and care.
A woman lying on a gray textured blanket outdoors, gently holding and kissing a sleeping baby dressed in a light blue shirt with a bird illustration.
A young girl with long, curly blonde hair looking out a window.
A young girl with blonde hair and blue eyes holding a pink flowering branch near her ear outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
A young child with a short, styled haircut, wearing a sleeveless top, is standing outdoors and holding onto two tree trunks with their back facing the camera.
A blond curled lock of hair tied with a string on soft, white, textured blanket.
A young child with blonde hair smiling and reaching out towards the camera, with a blurred background.
Two children in pajamas and no shoes at night, holding jars with lights inside, standing on grass illuminated by the jars.
A black and white photo of a woman with her eyes closed, floating on water with her face reflected on the surface.
Bare feet on dark ground or soil surface.
A woman is holding a young girl close, both smiling and enjoying a moment together outdoors.
A woman holding a young girl, both outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
A man carrying a child on his shoulders, walking on a path through a park with trees, accompanied by a woman smiling.
A young girl with long hair, wearing a black and white striped sleeveless top, standing among autumn-colored leaves on trees with sunlight shining through.
A young girl with long hair is holding her hand close to her face, her eyes closed and her lips slightly parted, conveying a sense of calm or tenderness.
A woman with shoulder-length hair and a sleeveless striped top is partially illuminated, with shadows cast on her face from an object in front of her.
A woman with wavy hair and a striped sleeveless top touching a boy's face during what appears to be a birthday celebration, with the boy wearing a paper birthday hat decorated with a few triangles.
A young girl with blonde hair sitting behind two brown leather armchairs, looking intently into the distance in a dimly lit room.
A girl yawning while sitting on a man's lap outside near a tree and a car, with a baby climbing on another person's back.
A child playfully reaching to touch an adult's face, with another child watching happily in the background, outdoors in front of a wooden fence.
A young girl with blonde hair looks at a person stirring something in a bowl in a kitchen. There are baked goods in a package on the counter.
A young girl with face paint resembling a cat, smiling and hiding behind green foliage, beside a wooden wall.
A young girl with blonde hair tied in a bun, wearing a white dress with colorful heart patterns, is crouched down on a grassy field, looking at something in her hand during the late afternoon or early evening sunlight.
A person facing upward and another person leaning over, with their faces close together, in black and white.
A young girl is lying on a bed, hugging a stuffed animal, in a room with a window and curtains in the background.
A young girl with blonde hair and a striped shirt making a face while at a kitchen counter. An adult's hand is visible pouring or handing food into a bowl. There are packages, bowls, and food on the counter.
A man with two young children, a baby and a girl, lying on a couch, playing and smiling together in a cozy room with large windows.
Close-up of a child's leg and foot peeking out from under a blanket or sheet on a dark tiled floor.
A young girl with curly hair leaning on a kitchen counter, looking at someone off-camera.
A young child, wearing a crown made of leaves and greenery, sitting on the grass outdoors.
A man playing on a trampoline with two young children outdoors on grass.
An orange moth resting on a thin green plant stem among dense green foliage.
A young boy smiling and laughing, engaged in a playful moment, in black and white.
Two young children hugging on a wooden porch, with a table and chairs in the background.
Two children, a girl and a boy, running and holding hands outside near a stone wall, smiling.
A girl attends to a seated baby on a wooden porch, with a grassy yard and fencing in the background.