I just love meeting bloggers, and I was thrilled when Cat contacted me a few weeks ago to take photo of her family in Pretoria. What a fun morning we had!
She specifically wanted the photos taken at the Struben Dam bird sanctuary in Pretoria (it’s very close to Menlyn shopping centre) as they’d had their wedding photos taken there 9 years ago, and they often spent family time at the park. It was lovely actually going to a spot that meant so much to the family.
And as for the park… how absolutely stunningly wild! It was perfect for photos!

There were patches of wild yellow flowers just perfect for some girly photos.

…And loads of trees to hug… 4 year old A got the idea as Cat was telling me about their wedding photos with them hugging a tree and she was trying to remember which tree it was.

…And there was beautiful green long grass to have a chat with your twin

…And loads of birds to watch flying past

… And little paths to explore

… And there was time to chat with the dog (gotta love the busy-ness of 2 year olds!)

… And more time to hug another dog

… And we only just managed to round up all 5 kids for one shot

… Before Mom and Dad could have a quiet moment alone

… And then the fairy waved her magic wand, and it was time to say goodbye

Cat, I hope you like the sneak peak, I really enjoyed my time with your lovely family.
Gorgeous photo’s. Favourite has to be the “twins in conversation” – love the engrossed look on the one twins face.
O man Jeanette, such a gorgeous place for a shoot, and the cutest kiddies to work with!
What a beautiful set!!!
nice Jeanette, it’s gorgeous there, I’ve got a family shoot there in a few weeks.
Oh Jeanette, how precious! This is exactly what we were hoping for. They are just beautiful. Thanks once again for your patience and professionalism. You have really managed to capture the personalities of the kids and I really love the one of the two of us.
Gorgeous family. You’ve captured their bubble of love.
Beautiful Jeanette, well done
Love the one of the little girl sitting amongst the yellow flowers!
Love these! My fave is the one with the little girl in the flowers
Stunning photos!!! Love the expression on little girls face hugging her dog .. and love her in the flowers .. and the fairy! The others are just as beautiful too!
Og man how sweet!
the Photos are Amazing!! I love those photos! thanks very much for sharing!
Wonderful family photos to treasure always. Natural and the mood captured so well. I do love the ones with the dogs!
The pics of the kids in the long grass and flowers really work well.
I love all of those!! Beautiful
Beautiful pictures!!! You did an awesome job capturing everyone’s personalities & beautiful smiles!
Those shots in the tall grasses are great. The green and those smiles all go great together. What an excellent place for a photo shoot.
Love these! The colours just pop!
Absolutely gorgeous!
OMGoodness! they turned out beautiful!
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Stunning images. Like the flower with the little girl! Ant the tree-hug is something special.