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Birth | Alexander’s Birth | Pretoria Birth Photographer
This is our story. Yours? Well I don’t know, but I truly hope that it is magical. That you will be strong and brave. That you will know that YOU are a birthing queen, regardless of the birth you have or the plans that you make, because life has a funny way of working out just right…
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Birth | Eliyah’s surprise Birth | Pretoria Birth Photographer
“Joy is not the result of getting what you want; it is the way to get what you want. In the deepest sense, joy is what you want.” – Alan Cohen
Having had no choice but to deliver her first two children via c-section, her third child was the last chance Mercia had to experience a natural birth – and it went swimmingly.
Breastfeeding and bonding
If your baby is feeling ill and you are feeling helpless, we have some good news for you! Breastfeeding is a great way to help her feel better as breastmilk contains immune boosting nutrients and can even help to reduce pain! It’s not just about the antibodies though. Nursing is a deep emotional experience, which helps you and baby relax, and in turn manage illness better.
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Newborn | Luca Böhmer | Pretoria Newborn Photographer
“A new baby is like the beginning of all things—wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities.” – Eda LeShan
Not long after Luca’s Fresh 48 session, I had the joy of visiting the Böhmer family at their home in Pretoria for his newborn session.
Fresh 48 | Luca Böhmer | Pretoria Fresh 48 Photorapher
“There’s no other love like the love for a brother. There’s no other love like the love from a brother.” – Astrid Alauda
Most recently, I was invited to capture moments from the first 48 hours of Linda and Dietmar’s second child, their beautiful son Luca.
Maternity | Linda and Dietmar Bhömer
“Beauty is how you feel inside and it reflects in your eyes…” – Sophia Loren
This maternity session gave me all the feels. I loved the couple, this is my second bump to baby journey with them, I loved the dress, I loved the venue and I love every single image! Have you ever heard the saying; “You are glowing”
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Racing Towards Miracles: The Journey to Leroux Rein’s Birth
It was incredible to whisper courage into your ears and see you take leaps moments later towards our freedom. You had many holes in your body, but I tried to hold your hand through this time and be there as much as possible, so that you wouldn’t go through it alone. Some holes in your body, some in mine. Daddy and I took turns to cover the day shift as well as the night shift.
Jubilee Baby’s Miraculous Arrival
In a tale of divine revelation and unyielding faith, a couple’s jubilee celebration unfolds through the intricacies of childbirth. Amid unexpected turns and steadfast conviction, they witness the miraculous arrival of their son, Joah Judah Schoonbee, a testament to enduring belief and God’s providence.
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