I recently had the joy of photographing the Taberer family at their home on Avontuur Wine Estate in Stellenbosch.


Shoots like this are a reminder of why I love what I do, not just for the images but for the moments in between.

There’s something so personal and grounding about photographing a family in their own space. Being on the farm where memories are made every day added a natural ease to the entire experience. Their little girl explored the garden freely, full of curiosity and joy, and in the middle of the chaos that only a young child can bring, we captured exactly what I always hope to: true, unfiltered connection.


This wasn’t about posed smiles or perfect backdrops. It was about capturing the real moments, a quiet glance between parents, muddy feet, soft light pouring through the trees, and the energy that makes a house a home.

The beauty of documentary style family photography is that nothing has to be manufactured. The magic is already there in the gestures, in the movement, in the laughter that comes when no one is telling you to smile. And this session had all of that.



To the Taberer family, thank you for opening up your home and allowing me to capture a few pages of your story. Shoots like this stay with me.

A tender moment captured at golden hour showing a parent and child embracing outdoors in white outfits.
A series of outdoor family photographs taken on a sunny day with autumn trees and a white house in the background.
A joyful toddler swings outdoors in a brown canvas swing against a blue sky background.
A scenic view of a property with buildings nestled in front of distant mountains and trees.
Series of intimate family moments in warm lighting with everyone wearing white.
Black and white portrait series showing joyful family interactions against a plain backdrop.
A person in casual attire stands with their brown dog on a dirt path at sunset.
Black and white series of photos showing a small child in a white dress lying on the ground.
A tender moment of affection and connection shared between parent and child outdoors.
A heartwarming black and white candid moment between parent and child sitting outdoors enjoying quality time together.
A joyful family moment captured in black and white as a small child is lifted high in the air.
A family walks together with their dog through a sun-dappled park during golden hour.
Caregiver and small child explore together on grassy field during golden hour sunlight.
Family sitting in white chairs against dark wall with decorative floating shelves and potted plants.

If you're wanting something similar, natural, relaxed, and full of feeling, I’d love to create that for your family too.

Enquire now to book your own lifestyle family shoot. Let’s capture the kind of memories you’ll never want to forget.