I love the Munro family!  I first photographed them about 15 years ago, and have done several family shoots for them over the years! We met up recently for their session in Melkbosstrand, on the West Coast of Cape Town. It was initially calm, then became windy, but I love the energy and vibrancy this brought to their portraits. We pretty much had the entire beach to ourselves They are a tight-knit family and adore each other, and I’m so happy I got to capture the love, energy, and connection between them all. Planning to have a family session?  Here are some tips to help you make the ..read more

Desiree, 57 Where are you from, and where do you currently live? Somerset West, Western Cape   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Kind, forgiving, loving and warm.   What is your favourite quote or saying? “A strong woman smiles in times of trouble, gathers strength from distress and grows brave by reflection.” Thomas Paine “Everyone has inside them,  a piece of good news.”   What would you say you are most proud of? Most proud of – I’m most proud of how I’ve grown. I have always learnt from my mistakes and want to improve. I need to learn to say ..read more

  Loretta, 53 Where are you from, and where do you currently live? East London, South Africa   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Straightforward, determined, enthusiastic   What is your favourite quote or saying? “The mind lies, the body never does. That’s why God put the clues in the body.” Dr John Demartini   What would you say you are most proud of? Raising an amazing daughter; opening a homeopathic community clinic in rural Eastern Cape; getting a black belt in karate at 45.   What advice would you give your younger self? What you look lik ..read more

Chrisna, 52   Where are you from, and where do you currently live? Pretoria, South Africa   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Extraordinary, fabulous and dynamic.   What is your favourite quote or saying? “I will try anything at least once!”   What would you say you are most proud of? My kids and the amazing people they have become My mom and the incredible example she is.   What advice would you give your younger self? Life is short, make every day count! Stay out of the sun.   What is a goal or dream you still wish to accomplish? Making ..read more

  Dominique, 60   Where are you from, and where do you currently live? Cape Town. After UCT, I lived and worked in London, Luxembourg, and Dublin before coming back to Table Mountain.   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Creative, smart, kind & light-spirited   What is your favourite quote or saying? “At the still point of the turning world, therein lies the dance.” TS Eliot   What would you say you are most proud of? Being fully alive.   What advice would you give your younger self? Trust who you are. Trust the way as it unfolds with ..read more

  Linda, 66 Where are you from, and where do you currently live? In a lovely complex in Plattekloof, Cape Town   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Loving, bright and serious. What is your favourite quote or saying? Eat chocolate: NOW What would you say you are most proud of? Raising 2 children into caring, responsible adults, with beautiful souls.   What advice would you give your younger self? Care much less what others/ society thinks of you.   What is a goal or dream you still wish to accomplish? Writing (done) and publishing a book (in the proc ..read more

  Edwina, 52 Where are you from, and where do you currently live? From South Africa and currently living in Hout Bay, Cape Town.   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Compassionate, determined and giving.   What is your favourite quote or saying? Make your own happiness Don’t steal my sunshine – this stops negativity around me as I won’t let somebody else’s negativity and glass-half-empty mentality ruin my mood.   What would you say you are most proud of? Having given this some thought I suddenly realized that I am incredibly proud of having walked ..read more

Isa, 61   Where are you from, and where do you currently live? Jacaranda city, South Africa If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Passionate, present and peaceful.   What is your favourite quote or saying? “Let me not walk blindly into this world. Let me walk with eyes that are open and with a heart that sees.” Darla Evans.   What would you say you are most proud of? Achieving my Masters degree in Environmental Management at the age of 50 after pivoting my career for the 4th time. This is evidence to me that I can face change and conquer the unknown.   ..read more

  Natasha, 50 Where are you from, and where do you currently live? From South Africa, and currently living along along the Atlantic Seaboard.   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? Kind, creative, and strong.   What is your favourite quote or saying? “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” and Que sera, sera which means ‘whatever will be, will be’   What would you say you are most proud of? Starting my own business in my 20s and growing it over the last three decades. Then starting a family in my 40s.   What advice would you give your younger ..read more

Stephany, 58       Where are you from, and where do you currently live? Cape Town, South Africa.   If your friends were to describe you, what would they say? I asked five of my nearest and dearest and some of the adjectives they came up with were: Adventurous, courageous, authentic, caring, generous, strong, resilient, gorgeous inside and out, funny, empathic, a little crazy, passionate, inspirational and inspired, creative, Fun, and compassionate   What is your favourite quote or saying? In life in general: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot ..read more