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Snakes and Dragons

Long and heavy

I posted photos from the Staal family shoot a few days ago and the last set of photos was all about their snakes and bearded dragons.  I have felt though, that I didn’t do them enough justice, and you DEFINITELY couldn’t see how big the snake was that was snaking it’s way up my leg!
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Carole - November 7, 2009 - 2:52 am

A braver person than i’d ever be. Fab images

Leigh-Ann (9 comments.) - November 6, 2009 - 4:02 pm

Fab photo’s. My son has a pet snake and overtime I’ve become quite use to buying it a fuzzy / pinky BUT I do not feed him and very, very seldom hold him. Hubby wants to get a bearded dragon but they give me the creeps.

cat (97 comments.) - November 6, 2009 - 11:15 am

I have said to the hubster that my kinds can have all sorts of pets, but not reptiles. Although the dragon is attractive we have silkworm pets!

Gilz (158 comments.) - November 6, 2009 - 10:11 am

You’re very brave to have been that close to those creatures! Some lovely shots.

Janet B - November 6, 2009 - 9:23 am

OMG! It’s times like these I am glad I don’t have a son! LOL! I wonder if I could have handled it?

Cheryl - November 6, 2009 - 8:43 am

Lovely photo’s but you got to be kiddin me!! Snakes ALIVE!!!!

Angela at mommy bytes (8 comments.) - November 6, 2009 - 7:15 am

Wow, those kids are so brave as well as you!

Sharon (12 comments.) - November 6, 2009 - 6:52 am

Jeanette you are very brave!! These are very good photos, although I’m hoping the close up of the evil one with its tongue out was taken with a zoom lens at max zoom! I have now added to my list of questions to ask a potential client if they will be wanting any photos with their pets. If those pets are reptiles I will give them your no!

Avril (Mom) (264 comments.) - November 6, 2009 - 6:45 am

Me too, Kathy, I would not have been able to take a steady photo!!! OMW .. they’re huge!!! Oh yes .. no snakes pleeease … bearded dragon maybe although don’t let it come ‘to play’ .. Jackie and large ‘lizard’ ? I don’t think so!

Meriel - November 6, 2009 - 5:58 am

magnificent pics – but oooh such creepy reptiles

Kathy - November 6, 2009 - 5:56 am

Great photos!!! I would have dropped my camera and headed for the hills if that snake slithered up my leg!!! You are very brave..

Kat Forsyth (2 comments.) - November 5, 2009 - 10:08 pm

There’s something so beautiful about reptiles. As long as I know a snake can’t or won’t hurt me, I like it! And the bearded dragons are adorable! Aww.

The Staal Family

Trampoline fun

When Michelle phoned me in August and booked their family photos, she asked me right at the very end of the conversation whether I minded taking photos of them with their pet snakes as well.  Now, I’m not afraid of snakes, but it has made me look forward to this photo session since that day.
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Karin (116 comments.) - November 3, 2009 - 9:49 pm

Wow, what an impressive collection of animals! Love the close-ups of their faces, beautiful!

Angel (108 comments.) - November 3, 2009 - 9:24 pm

Its a fabulous shoot! I love the ones on the swing!

killlashandra (66 comments.) - November 3, 2009 - 5:06 pm

What a wonderful family shoot! That must have been fun with all the animals. And how nice they had a piggy in the city too. I know people around where I live that have some wonderful pot belly pigs for pets. :)

Fiona - November 3, 2009 - 3:00 pm

I think these are amazing Jeanette! I’m sure the Staal family are going to be over the moon with their pics…you have some stunning shots. Well done :)

Fairy Girl (17 comments.) - November 3, 2009 - 12:16 pm

Wow, your photo’s are awesome. Will definitely keep you in mind for our next family photo’s – early next year :)

Laura (38 comments.) - November 2, 2009 - 9:02 pm

What beautiful children! These are lovely Jeanette!

cat (97 comments.) - November 2, 2009 - 12:47 pm

I would have wee-ed in my panties! I am so afraid of snakes!

Firefly (250 comments.) - November 2, 2009 - 10:27 am

These pictures are absolutely beautiful. You really are value for money.

Janet B - November 2, 2009 - 10:16 am

What a stunning place!

amy2boys (11 comments.) - November 2, 2009 - 5:18 am

What a great shoot! I really love the close ups of the kids – so sweet.

Tanya (80 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 10:04 pm

LOVE the cheek kiss, and the close ups of the kiddies and of the “creatures”. Absolutely fabulous!

this n that (4 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 8:59 pm

Wow, those are all so cute, nothing like getting the WHOLE family!!
-Shellie

Gilz (158 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 6:18 pm

What a fun-loving gorgeous family.

Nik (10 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 5:53 pm

Those are so wonderful. I love how bright and clear they all are. I really like the ones with the swing, and the cheek kiss!

Kathy - November 1, 2009 - 5:03 pm

Fantastic photos – well done!!!

Tracey - November 1, 2009 - 4:59 pm

Its stunning – well done once again… love the way you have captured this entire family… (incl pets).

Domestic Extraordinaire (36 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 4:47 pm

Jenty, as always beautiful photos!

Secret Agent Mama (70 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 3:23 pm

Beautiful portraits, Jenty!

Secret Mom Thoughts (52 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 2:44 pm

Great portraits. I love the fun way you captured the family.

Cortney @ evanhaslanded (5 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 2:00 pm

I love the shots on the trampoline! Candids are my favorite!

Karen (3 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 1:58 pm

That looks like a wonderfully happy family. And the beardie! Great shot.

Natasha Whiteley (52 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 1:12 pm

awesome Jeanette, well done

Avril (Mom) (264 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 12:58 pm

Photos are LOVELY!!! They will be delighted with them, I’m sure.
Very interesting home with a menagerie of pets!!! … especially the snake up your leg!!! Would have made my skin crawl!!! Remember Bradley was exposed to snakes and lizards with Teacher Ch when he was little – does he still remember?

Gina (55 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 12:34 pm

Gorgeous children, looks like you all had fun!

Meriel - November 1, 2009 - 12:20 pm

beautiful – makes us all laugh with

Sally (24 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 11:01 am

That looks like loads of fun, well done Jeanette you really captured the spirit of this family

Tara R. (47 comments.) - November 1, 2009 - 10:16 am

The children are beautiful and you captured them in such a fun way. I love the portraits with their parents, very sweet.

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Party at a farmyard

Farmyard cupcakes on stand

The kids and I were invited to a party on Sunday morning at Farmyard Frendz close to Northgate.  Another photographer did the main photos for the party, so I just had some fun with the camera and took photos of my kids and the animals.  We’ve never been to a party there, and I was...

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Meriel - October 29, 2009 - 11:56 am

you make everything look nicer.

i like seeing through world through your lens.

Alet (23 comments.) - October 29, 2009 - 10:33 am

Beautiful!

Janet B - October 29, 2009 - 8:12 am

Connor looks remarkably comfortable on that horse too! You might still have a rider on your hands! Those cupcakes look stunning – did they taste as good as they looked?

Firefly (250 comments.) - October 29, 2009 - 8:05 am

Holy smoke, Check those cupcakes.

Avril (Mom) (264 comments.) - October 29, 2009 - 7:59 am

Amazing cupcakes!!! Looks like a fun place! Great photos of the emus!! I see a smile on Bradley’s face riding the horse – he was doing so well with his riding – such a pity he stopped. He may take it up again when he’s older like Elaine did.

Corey~ living and loving (152 comments.) - October 28, 2009 - 10:43 pm

AMazing place. and those cupcakes. WOW! I wonder how much stuff like that costs. So much work goes into them.

ps…I say, “WOW” all too often, too. tee hee

Angel (108 comments.) - October 28, 2009 - 8:45 pm

Those cupcakes are spectacular!!

Gina (55 comments.) - October 28, 2009 - 7:05 pm

Gorgeous!
And those cupcakes look divine!

Suzie Q’s birthday at Tres Jolie

Sue and the champagne

Fiona organised a “surprise” lunch for Sue’s birthday, that didn’t end up being much of a surprise as it seems quite a few people gave it away… but we had a good time this afternoon at Tres Jolie anyway

The restaurant was a lovely place to take the kids.  The service could have been better, in...

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Janet B - October 26, 2009 - 10:09 am

What stunning place! Hope the children were as good as they are cute!

Sue - October 26, 2009 - 9:08 am

Gorgeous pics :)

merrymishaps (28 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 11:38 pm

That baby with the big blue eyes totally stole the show!
And I love the goat :)

Secret Agent Mama (70 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 10:04 pm

What beautiful expressions! And the last one is just hilarious!

Marylin (61 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 5:58 pm

These are great! I love the shots of your boys. :)

desi (67 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 4:19 pm

gosh – i’m green. green i tell ya!

Cortney @ evanhaslanded (5 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 3:06 pm

Oh my word! Adorable shots – wish you lived in the States!!

Secret Mom Thoughts (52 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 2:34 pm

Looks like fun. Great portraits.

Tina @ Mummified Times Five (1 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 12:50 pm

Your portraits are amazing! Awesome photos :) I followed your link from Weekly Winners

Jientje (14 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 11:30 am

You are so good at portraits! You really manage to capture their personality, I love all the adorable kids’ faces!

Tara R. (47 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 9:24 am

All the kids are adorable… even the furry one. I’m glad you had a nice time with your friends.

Gilz (158 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 8:27 am

Hope you guys had a fun time. Sue, you look awesome! Love your necklace.

Wenchy (11 comments.) - October 25, 2009 - 6:12 am

Really beautiful pictures. :)

Fun in the sun

Cormorant

A whole load of random images from our Ballito holiday are just perfect for Lotus’ Weekly Winners challenge today
First up, are some images from the afternoons we spent fishing on the rocks with small nets.

Bradley made friends with a little boy who was a whizz at catching fish, and he even caught this squid in...

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Dory (2 comments.) - August 18, 2009 - 12:03 am

These are all so lovely. I wish we had more beaches around here, but Iowa is sadly lacking in that department!
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Pia (42 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 7:16 pm

that last one is breathtaking!! WOW!! they’re all fantastic – but that last one… WOW!!
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trish (28 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 2:26 pm

I am so inspired by your talent and eye for a stunnign photo. Love all of them
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Angel (108 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 8:02 am

That first one is a white-breasted cormorant! What incredible shots Jeanette!! Spectacular! If I were you I woulda run out of walls to hang my favourites on already!!
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amy2boys (11 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 5:21 am

Lovely – all of them!! I must show my son the ones of the sea creatures tomorrow – how he loves sea life! These are beautiful.
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Cassandra Rae (5 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 4:48 am

Amazing photos…especially love the up close sea creatures.
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Secret Agent Mama (70 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 4:24 am

These are just spectacular, Jenty! xo
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Kim (74 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 3:08 am

I am so happy you are back from holiday so I can see your wonderful photos again!! These are beautiful!!
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Lindy (33 comments.) - August 17, 2009 - 12:56 am

they’re all beautiful but just love the sunrise ones.
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Kathy - August 16, 2009 - 9:54 pm

Great shots. Welcome back have missed your posts and pictures.

Tanya (80 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 9:02 pm

Oh Jen I have missed your posts! I just caught up on both now….I love them! Esp the bird on the rock and the close up of Connor :)
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merrymishaps (28 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 8:48 pm

Wow, love the sunrise series! I’m more of a sunset gal myself, mainly because I prefer to wake up *after* the sun :)

Great sea creatures, too. I love the cormorant.
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Amy (16 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 7:00 pm

I can’t believe all the cool creatures you caught! Great pics! :)
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Nik (10 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 4:55 pm

What a stellar collection! I really wish I had a beach nearby now. I love the random finds on the beach and whatever, and the sunset, and then of course the animals! So much fun here!
.-= Nik´s last blog ..Weekly Winners #17 =-.

Sarcastic Mom (9 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 4:02 pm

Always so beautiful, Jeanette. The first is my favorite. I’m also fond of the sunset shots. *sigh*

Ladynred (5 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 4:00 pm

Fantastic shots. Love the sunsets!
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Gilz (158 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 1:04 pm

I knew the pix would be worth waiting for….they are breath-taking…glad you’re back safe.
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Avril (Mom) (264 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 12:50 pm

Fantastic photos! Love the previous ones of the boys! Sunrises at Ballito are my favourite time of the day there – just love them!!!
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tiff (43 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 11:37 am

Beautiful..except that octopus. He is kind of scary.
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Tara R. (47 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 11:25 am

The bunny shot is so cute, and the octopus a little ewwww. Love the sunrises, simply stunning.
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Madelein - August 16, 2009 - 9:34 am

Aah man too wonderfull!

Michelle - August 16, 2009 - 9:31 am

Thats what holidays at the beach are all about. Love the poses, priceless!!

Christina @ AmiExpat (1 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 9:30 am

Wow, these are all so gorgeous, I can’t pick a favorite! Love all the sunsets.
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Wenchy (17 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 9:15 am

The pictures are awesome.. especially the uncooked calamari one… wow babe. Beautiful.
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Secret Mom Thoughts (52 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 9:13 am

Great set. Love the sea shots, animals, and the sunrises. They are all great.
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Gina (55 comments.) - August 16, 2009 - 9:07 am

Oh wow. These are fantastic. I love the one with the donkey.
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