Baby | Mianell's Christening

I had the privilege to photograph little Mianell's christening. She is only 3 months old now and such a little sweetie. She is a very tiny baby girl and has these big eyes, that looks right through you. Everything was soft and pink and girly, I loved it ! Amongst the guests at lunch, there were her cousins and other children. I always love it when there are a lot of children, they always make such honest photographs. Even though Mianell will not remember the day of her christening, she will one day look at these photos with her lovely parents and family and be reminded that she has been given to God as a little baby.

To Hendrik and Marionell, may Mianell bring you all the joy in the world ! You are so blessed to have her in your life. I adore the love that I witnessed on her special day. :-)

Matric farewell | Roan & Mea

Wow!!  My blog has been so quiet lately..  Luckily I have not stopped taking photos..  I have been busy with a couple of photo shoots the past couple of months.. so more blog posts to come soon.. ;-)  

I have known Roan basically since the day he was born (goodness, I feel old now!).  He is like a younger brother to me.  Roan's parents and my parents are very good friends, thus we know each other very well.  Recently he had his matric farewell and asked me to take a couple of photos.  Roan is also a very talented young actor as well !  :-)   Thus, he bought a bit of creativity to the pictures and was very comfortable in front of the camera.  I met Mea (his date for the evening) on the day of the photo shoot, and what a sweet girl she is!

To Roan and Mea :  All the best for next year when you are going to varsity.  I'm sure you guys will be successful and have a blast!

Happy weekend!

Inspiration | Surrender to God

At the moment I'm busy reading a book that is written by John Ortberg.  The book's name is "The Me I want to be".  On the cover of the book is also says "becoming God's best version of you".  The book is al about finding out what God made you to do in life.  Finding your talents and do what God intendend for your life.  What I really like about this book, is that it really helps you with "life" and is very practical and talks to the every day person and help you to grow spiritually in Jesus.  
One particular chapter in this book, is about surrender.  And there is another quote from John Ortberg in this chapter that I would like to share : "I work the best I can, but I am not in control of the results."  God is in control of all the results in the universe !  The moment I realised that, I stoped trying to "control" everything in my life.  It can be SO exshausting to try and control.. and I know there are many control freaks out there !   You can put yourself out there, you can take a risk, you can work the best you can, that is what God expects of us.  But He is in control of the outcome and of the results.. 

My prayer for today with John Ortberg is : " Jesus, My Lord and Heavenly Father,  I won't try to figure out the rest of my life. I won't try to solve every day. Just today. You lead. I'll follow.. " Amen

New born Baby | Tabitha

When I photographed little Tabitha she was only  6 days old.   Last week I went back to take pictures of how she looks like now - 1 month old. (blog post to come up later)  It is just so amazing how quickly they change and grow up.  This little girl was very curious and she was almost awake on all the photos!  Normally with such small babies they will just fall asleep during the shoot.  But not this little one! :-)  But no complains, normally we try to get more shots with their eyes open.  Congratulations Jandre & Marileen, your girl is precious!   

Inspiration

Baby | Little Romé 4 months

Little Romé has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen.  When she looks at you with those cute little eyes, it feels like she is looking right through you and you just melt.. This little girl already has a very playful spirit!  It doesn't take a lot to get her to smile.  O and those cheeks !!  Isn't that just the most adorable !   And is she not wearing the cutest outfit !  Very fashionable I think.. :-)

Baby | Owen's Christening

Little Owen is just the sweetest baby. He is only one month old and already one can see that this is a tough little guy!  :-)  When he was born there were some complications with him and he was hospitalised only a few days after. The doctors advised that he possibly need surgery, but they first needed to run some tests. A lot of prayers were prayed for little Owen, and God answered.  He didn't need the surgery!  He was healed!  A miracle happened!  Praise the Lord.

He was so easy to photograph and I just loved all the expressions on his cute face.  To his parents, Bernard & Gernine, I hope he brings you all the joy in the world.  He is so special..