Family Portrait Session / Kirstenbosch Gardens
I spent a lovely morning in Kirstensbosch Gardens with Annette, her husband Emre and their two adorable, blue-eyed and curly haired boys, Phoenix and Troy. They traveled from Mozambique, to enjoy a summer holiday in South Africa.
The gardens are nestled into the Eastern part of Table mountain, and it’s a magical place with many little secret leafy hideaways. The boys ran on the Tree Canopy Walkway, ‘Boomslang bridge’, which overlooks the gardens. They explored ‘The Dell’, with its babbling stream and lush green ferns. They floated their sticks, played and splashed in the water. It made me think of author Mark Twain’s “The Adventure’s of Huckleberry Finn”!
A relaxed, fun and interactive, family session which resulted in happy children and natural images.
I’m excited to see some of these images framed! I’ll be posting a few of those at the end of this blog post in a couple of weeks’ time when the images are back from the printers!
Some kind words from Annette:
“Our family shoot with Monica was very memorable! We worked together to choose a gorgeous location
which we had to change at the last minute due to beach lockdowns.
Monica advised us of an excellent alternative location. She’s so knowledgeable about great photography spots in Cape Town
and the surrounding area. She immediately put our family at ease and my sons especially enjoyed the experience.
Monica can do a lot of photography styles but I was very keen on mostly documentary style and she did a fantastic job.
Our session was over 2 hours and she never rushed us. I typically am happy with just digital shots but I opted for her
to print 6 large framed photos and prepare a folio box. I’m so happy I did! They bring me such joy every time I walk by them.
The quality is just spectacular! Monica took care of complicated customs arrangements and continually followed up until
the frames were in my possession, which was no small feat. I highly, highly recommend her for your family photos.
I’ll cherish ours forever!” Annette, Mozambique
Below: Wall art framed and sent off to Annette and Emre in Mozambique!
