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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Wow, what an impressive collection of animals! Love the close-ups of their faces, beautiful!
Its a fabulous shoot! I love the ones on the swing!
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. 
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
Wow, your photo’s are awesome. Will definitely keep you in mind for our next family photo’s – early next year
What beautiful children! These are lovely Jeanette!
I would have wee-ed in my panties! I am so afraid of snakes!
These pictures are absolutely beautiful. You really are value for money.
What a stunning place!
What a great shoot! I really love the close ups of the kids – so sweet.
LOVE the cheek kiss, and the close ups of the kiddies and of the “creatures”. Absolutely fabulous!
Wow, those are all so cute, nothing like getting the WHOLE family!!
-Shellie
What a fun-loving gorgeous family.
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!
Fantastic photos – well done!!!
Its stunning – well done once again… love the way you have captured this entire family… (incl pets).
Jenty, as always beautiful photos!
Beautiful portraits, Jenty!
Great portraits. I love the fun way you captured the family.
I love the shots on the trampoline! Candids are my favorite!
That looks like a wonderfully happy family. And the beardie! Great shot.
awesome Jeanette, well done
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?
Gorgeous children, looks like you all had fun!
beautiful – makes us all laugh with
That looks like loads of fun, well done Jeanette you really captured the spirit of this family
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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I spent a wonderful afternoon on Saturday with the M family in a park close to their home north of Johannesburg. I hope they had as much fun as I did in the end… the younger 2 girls were not quite pleased about the prospect of the photos but they soon warmed up to the...
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Love them all
what a gorgeous family!!
Wow AWESOME can’t wait for you to do my family photos as soon as Granny is back from Cape Town. Love the pet idea. Hope you aren’t scared of a bearded dragon!!!!
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Thanks so much Jeanette the photos are awesome!!!We love them!!!
i love me with josh(my dog) he ‘d say thanks too!!!!
Very very nice – I’m sure they are thrilled with them. Love the youngest hugging the tree .. expressive dog too (you can see it in his eyes) … the last one is special!
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Great photos. The third one is quite intense and the last one is perfect.
They’re wonderful, and it looks like the girls warmed to it a little!
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You really captured the girls personalities. Wonderful family portraits.
I loved the Soweto kids too.
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what wonderful photos! Although I did have to do a double take on the first one because at first I didn’t realize those were pets-I thought it was a wrap.
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love the one with the pup ♥
nicely done.
xxx
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gorgeous photos Jeanette I’d love you to take my family photos if you lived closer 
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Jackie was so cute when I tried to take photos of her today. I only managed to get one good shot of her face before she started rolling over on the grass wanting a tummy rub!
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She sure does look like a sweetheart; great for your boys, I’m sure.
What gorgeous eyes.
jack russels are the cutest!
I love her face, special the warm brown eyes! Great shots Jeannette!
We are now busy pretty much in the coming days with our upcoming travel plans, so sorry that I was not visiting so often and maybe not will be more in the future.
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LOL! Sweetie Pie! Our mini dachsi, Schatzie, does EXACTLY the same thing!
I miss having animals…
We decided not to as we travel a lot and not fair on them…but seeing as all my friends are leaving I am going to consider it for next year….will need something to keep me company.
Lovely shots.
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She is very cute:)))))
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I also like my tummy rubbed, but that’s another story altogether. Sorry, but that just sounded way too … em, on another note. We have considered getting a Jack Russel cause they are great dogs to have if you have small kids. Maybe.
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Aaw “my girlie” ! You are such a cutie dog!
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Awww . . . what a cutie! Not spoiled a bit, I’ll bet.
What a sweetheart!
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Aaw, she is so cute! Love that face!
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Hi Jeanette,
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments. That’s a pet for you. They will not cooperate when you need to photograph them.
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Bradley decided to give Robbie (my parents’ laborador) a brush. He loves doing it, and Robbie really enjoys the attention.
Giving Robbie a good brushRobbie’s really enjoying it now.
Bradley laughing at Robbie rolling on the grass after he’d finished.
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He looks very happy with the kids.
~Oswegan
That is so sweet of Bradley to brush the dog. I love the look of happiness on Bradley’s face in the last pic….lovely!!!
What a wonderful photo essay! So heartwarming… and toewarming for those of us dealing with winter right now.
Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
Love the picture of the 3 of them.
It’s great photo story, Jenty! You have sweet kids and the dog really enjoyed it.:-)
Thumbelina is a 7 week old boerboel puppy. Isn’t she the cutest?! She’s one of the many dogs at the stables (Bradley went riding today again).
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puppy dog eyes to die for!
You captured the expression so great, Jenty!
She is so cute – very nice photo!
Now those are quintessential puppy dog eyes if I ever saw them!
Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage
aw man!!!
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