Hi. I’m Jackie, your photographer.

I’m what happens when a type-A personality discovers minimalism. I love order, clean lines, calm spaces, and anything that makes life feel lighter and more relaxed. I’m at my happiest when things are easy but organized – whether that’s a perfectly organised calendar or a photo session that feels effortless from start to finish. I believe joy lives in simplicity, and that less really, really is more. My sessions, my home, and even my business all reflect that.

Becoming a mother to 4 changed everything for me. I realised what truly matters: being in the moments (and the pictures) , not just managing them. The less I stress about the small stuff, the more I actually get to see the good stuff.

Having said that, to give you the best photo shoot experience,  I am the one who will tuck in your underwear for your maternity shoot and tell you there’s something on your cheek so you look just perfect.

I will be the person who will dance, clap hands, sing and play peek-a-boo with your kids to connect with them (I do apologize for the singing) .

I am the one your newborn will pee on while I rock her to sleep, or puke on just as I have him in the perfect sleepy position.

I am also the one who will put up with your reluctant husband and I’ll make the shoot quick and fuss-free for him.

Your kids will love coming to visit me (and your husband won’t mind even though he will never admit it).

I have been working from different studios  for 17 years but just like everyone else, in 2020..I had to move my business to a home based business. With loads of prayers, I gave up my lovely, huge, rustic-french rented space and built my modern home studio. It suites my natural, easy, authentic and organic style of photography like a glove!

Am I the right photographer for you?

If you are looking for simple, light, emotive images, then YES! If you want an easy and relaxed experience, then yes.

If you prefer elaborate sets, heavy styling, and colourful backdrops, I might not be your person (and that’s okay too – there’s someone perfect for that).

For those interested in titles and fancy badges and bragging rights – I have been published on several lifestyle and baby blogs as well as countless baby, toddler and entrepreneur magazines.

I launched the i adore mine calender campaign for cancer survivors and proceeds helped several children charities and homes.

I was a founding member of the Gauteng Association of Birth Photographers.

I was the Gauteng Area Coordinator for the SA branch of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep for remembrance photography (now Halo and Goodbye)  and am also one of the founding members of the annual Walk of Remembrance.

I used to provide training and workshops for photographers, as co-founder of Fresh Workshops, and also did one-on-one mentoring in my personal capacity.

You won’t find any photography awards here, I have zero interest in entering competitions and getting awards or receiving accolades from other photographers or prizes from judging panels, my heart lies with my clients, the real people who trust me with their memories.