Love and Fables

08/06/2026

Welcome to the very first episode of my location scouting series "exploring the Garden Route through a photographer's eyes" where I take you to some of the most beautiful photo shoot locations hidden around the Garden Route 🌿✨

Photographers don't usually share their secret locations, but as someone that don't know anyone anyone here, I needed to find locations to recommend in an area unknown to me, I REALLY needed some guidance, so I took it upon myself to be the explorer, the tourist if you will.
I'd love to be the one to share my findings for anyone who needs them, because I know what it's like to not have the resources yet.
If you know of any location gems in the garden route, and don't mind sharing them with me, I'd be incredibly grateful.

One of my favourite things about moving to Dana Bay has been exploring all the hidden corners this beautiful coastline has to offer. This little secluded beach was one of those unexpected discoveries while hiking along the St Blaize Trail.

It's not the easiest location to reach. Think walking shoes, a bit of rock scrambling, and a small battle with some very enthusiastic bushes 😂, but for adventurous souls, the reward is absolutely worth it.

On this particular day, I even found a little waterfall flowing onto the beach after all the recent winter rain. I spent more time playing in the water than I probably should have.

You'll also meet Pipin, my wishing rock. He's been coming along to photo shoots and adventures with me ever since I found him. A tiny reminder that sometimes the life we're dreaming about starts with exploring somewhere new and taking one small step forward every single day.

Would you do this hike for a beach all to yourself?

📍 Dana Bay, Mossel Bay

📸 Garden Route Photographer

🌊 Hidden beach location | Couples Sessions | Adventure Sessions | Engagement Photos

03/06/2026

Today's forecast:

🌧 Rain.

💨 Wind.

🤍 A 100% chance of family cuddles.

Meet the Hamiltons, serving as today's official source of warmth.

A beach full of laughter that echoed across the Oyster bay beach at Pinnacle Point, sandy toes, grandparents who happily joined the chaos, little ones with endless energy, and a family that clearly enjoys being together. 

Can you picture yourself in these moments too? DM me or pop me a WhatsApp 

Playful, light and natural guided wedding and lifestyle photography in Dana Bay, Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa 

 

19/05/2026

We don’t mind getting a little messy on this side of our little world 🌳💦

Starting off strong all wrapped up in soft golden light and somehow ended up standing fully clothed in the water laughing like little kids. 🫠

Splashing and laughing so hard forgetting the world exists around you. 💗

just love that feels playful, safe, and wildly alive all at once. 

the best kind of session that ends up mattering so much years from now 🤍

Playful, light and Natural Guided Wedding and Lifestyle Photography in Dana Bay, Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

18/05/2026

❤️

16/05/2026

Mag jou bokkies altyd groen gras he om te eet 🤍 

Sun-warmed fields, soft laughter floating through the air,

hands finding each other instinctively,

and curious wildlife wandering around in the distance. a little playful, a little sentimental, and completely them 🤍 

Playful, Light and natural guided wedding photography in Dana Bay, Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa 

14/05/2026

Cold hands, warm hearts 💞🔥

Felt like the human version of a slow Sunday morning.☀️

Soft-spoken, a little shy at first…
until the laughter kicks in and suddenly they’re twirling in the middle of nowhere, stealing kisses between the trees, and making each other laugh so hard they forget there’s a camera nearby 🌀

the kind of love that feels safe enough to be playful.😋

Winter air, crackling of the bonfires, music echoing through the trees, muddy hems, happy tears, golden winter light, quiet moments, live music drifting through the evening air, and a dance floor waiting for the chaos later on

these are the weddings i’ll never get tired of documenting-
romantic, heartfelt, a little whimsical, full of soul, and deeply human. 

Light and Natural Guided wedding photography in Dana Bay, Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa 

 

12/05/2026

My Packages 📦💞
All wrapped up with love and some specials for 2026

Come Explore the Garden Route with a Bubbly girl and her camera

Natural-like, soft, and light
Wedding and Lifestyle Photography

Guided-Candid stories- ya girl guides where needed, but also leaves space for the natural in-between moments so your photos feel warm and genuine to you

Energy is Bubbly and Sweet with a Romantic flare
Let's wander and frolic like our inner child again ❤️🧺🌅🏖️☀️🌺🌀

Started planning your wedding day?
Make use of Garden Route & Klein Karoo Weddings to find your dream team for your day

#ｎａｔｕｒａｌｐｈｏｔｏｇｒａｐｈｙ

12/05/2026

10/05/2026

To the women who loved us first, shaped us softly, and left fingerprints all over our lives.

The ones who held everything together behind the scenes, over and over again, without asking for recognition.

the chosen mothers, and the mother figures,
the women who stepped in, stayed soft, stayed strong, and loved without needing a title for it.

To the childless aunties, the women who nurtured anyway.
The ones who showed up with gentle hands, comforting words, fierce protection, and unconditional love.

To the women carrying the quiet ache of wanting to be mothers and not getting to hold that dream the way they hoped, this day holds space for you too.

To the moms who are no longer physically here, but somehow still show up in every important moment.

In picture frames.
In memories.
In the way their daughters carry them into the next chapter of life.

And to the mothers who have lost their children to tragedy, time, sickness, distance, or heartbreak,
there are no words big enough for that kind of love or grief.
Only this: your motherhood still exists.
Your love still exists.
And the people you carry in your heart are still part of your story.

Motherhood lives in the quiet things.
In helping with shaky hands one last time before letting go.
In the way a daughter still looks for her mom in every big life moment, whether she’s standing beside her or carried there in memory.

Some girls still reach for their mom’s hand before walking down the aisle.

Some still laugh like little kids when they’re together.

Some only get to hold onto photographs now.

And for the moms who are still here, despite how messy life can get. 

Thank you.
For showing up.
For loving loudly and quietly at the same time.
For being home to so many people.

To the moms who are missed.
The moms who loved so deeply that their presence still lingers in photographs long after the moment has passed.

Happy Mother’s Day.  Love you endlessly 🤍