Maternity, newborn and family photographer in Johannesburg Pretoria Centurion
Fourways sessions with adore photography are warm, modern, and relaxed. Whether it’s a maternity, newborn, or family shoot, each photoshoot is guided gently and photographed in soft, natural light to capture authentic, effortless moments.
A cake smash photo shoot for girls is usually done just before the first birthday, not after. That way you can use the photos for party decor, invitations, or just because you do not want to be organising a shoot when you are already knee-deep in balloon drama and trying to remember who said they were bringing ice. The sweet spot is normally around 11 months, when baby is sitting well, full of expression, and still very much in that squishy little baby stage.
There is something wildly tender about a little girl standing in her mom’s wedding dress. The fabric is too long. The sleeves swallow her hands. The neckline slips slightly off one shoulder. And yet somehow, it fits perfectly.
When we did this shoot, it wasn’t about playing dress up. It wasn’t about pretending she’s all grown up. It was about connection. The quiet thread between who you were then and who you are now.
That dress once held nervous excitement. It held steady breaths before walking down the aisle. It held a version of you that had no idea what motherhood would feel like. No idea that one day, a tiny human would be standing in the same lace, looking up at you with that mix of mischief and magic only little girls have.
And now here you are.
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Just look at him now!
Dress by Marlize Meeding
So you’re little one is turning 1 and you want to celebrate. But you don’t like the idea of too much sugar. Or maybe you’re little one has food allergies? Or maybe you’re a neat freak and the idea of icing everywhere gives you cold sweats!
Don’t worry, I’ve got your back 😉
Here are some options to do a smash with that does not involve cake. You can use any fruits, flowers, squishy spaghetti or a toned down naked cake with very little icing. Of course we can do a box collage with balloons and avoid anything edible completely!
Let your imagination go!
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