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Kelly is an experienced bo***ir photographer based in Cape Town, South Africa. She offers a high-end

22/06/2026

Couch magic 🪄

In frame: Kelly Pamela Ainsworth
Hair & makeup: Zhanique Viljoen

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09/06/2026

Winter vibes, anyone?

This is my absolute fave time of year. The air gets crisp, whales cruise the bay (I’m mildly, okay, wildly obsessed with whales), and outfits get extra cozy. It’s a dreamy season for a session.

If you’re new here, hi and welcome! You might be wondering who’s behind the lens for your bo***ir portraits and what it’s like to work with me.

I’ve been all-in on bo***ir for the last 6 years and it truly feels like my thing. I love working one-on-one, hearing your stories, and creating a space where you can be yourself.

Photoshoots, for some (myself included) can feel daunting and I really want to change that for women and provide a space where you feel confident in front of a camera.

When clients tell me they felt safe enough to be vulnerable with me, that’s the best compliment.

Random facts file:

When I’m not shooting, I’m on the padel court. It’s a big part of my life and the community of players is where I have made some amazing friends.
Green Day is my instant mood reset. It was a bucket list dream seeing them live - who else was there?🎸
I love cooking. Baking? Absolutely not. We don’t talk about baking.
I love to thrift. Clothes, home stuff, all of it!

I can’t wait to get to know you, show you the ropes, and turn those nerves,which are totally normal btw, into beautiful bo***ir portraits. 💃🏻

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19/05/2026

Kelly in her Calvin’s 🫠

Hair & makeup:

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18/05/2026

When light leads you in the right direction 🌧️

It was doomy and gloomy Cape Town weather.

BUT thanks to this beautiful home and its gorgeous backdrop and chandelier of dreams, I leaned into the darkness (which I have really been enjoying lately) and the results spoke for themselves.

We tried a few outdoors but nothing compared to this drama.

Something a little different for the feed today.

Incredible evening dresses:

28/04/2026

The weather inspired me to work with low light.

Instead of stressing about it being dark, we embraced it. Grain and all! The warm lamp light was my main prop (and a last minute one at that) and everything just came together like it was meant to be 😍

I must say, I have been leaning into this aesthetic a lot more lately 🤩

Do you like the moody bo***ir vibes?

In frame: beautiful
Hair & makeup:

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28/04/2026

A spotlight on our super talented makeup artist

Makeup is a huge part of the overall bo***ir experience. This pre-shoot pampering helps ease the nerves and boost your mood. Who doesn’t love a little pampering 🥰

Our approach to bo***ir makeup is not a one size fits all. We love each and every client’s individuality and highlight your natural beauty. So nobody walks out with the same makeup look. (Just like the session, it is custom to you).

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18/04/2026

How to book your session ✨

Step 1: View packages and select one that suits your needs
Step 2: Pop me a mail or WhatsApp with the date you have in mind as well as the selected package you would like.
Step 3: A 50% deposit will secure your date and voila! You have an empowering experience to look forward to 😍

All prep info is sent once you have your date secured to give you enough time to choose your outfits and be ready on the day. I also send a questionnaire that gives me clues about your personality and comfort level for the session.

Weekends are first to go - and get booked up fast so if you are only available on a Saturday or Sunday, please book in advance.

Wanting an album? No problem! But be sure to let me know the date you would like to give it to your special someone as I will need to backtrack and consider editing time, printing time (10 working days) as well as courier time (if you want it sent to you).

There are add ons to any package so if you want makeup, prints, extra edits - then you’re welcome to customise your package.

Have any questions? Let’s chat 💬🤗

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13/04/2026

I hear it all the time.

“I’m not comfortable.”
“I need to lose 5kg first.”
“I’m too old for this.”
“Who would I even be doing it for?”

Stop. ✋

This isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about finally meeting the woman you’ve always been—and owning her completely.

Stop waiting to feel “ready” and start coming home to your own skin.

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08/04/2026

People always ask, “How did you end up in bo***ir?” and honestly? I think bo***ir actually chose me.

My journey has been a wild ride, from writing a college thesis on how women are represented in the media (foreshadowing much?) to trying basically every type of photography under the sun and almost throwing in the towel entirely.

The turning point? A total “office space” moment. I quit my agency job right before the world shut down (covid 😢) because I was working more behind a computer screen than doing what I enjoyed. My job did introduce me to incredible women who owned their own businesses and I gravitated toward them—winemakers, life coaches, nutritionists. I just wanted to capture that “boss” energy!

Then, a session with a friend (during lockdown shhh) changed everything. We were doing standard portraits for her business when I suggested an “editorial” vibe. Suddenly, we’re in her kitchen, she’s in a red bra and jeans, and the energy shifted. That “Wait... is that really me?!” look on her face? I was hooked. 🥺❤️

I went into full research mode—watching every video, practicing every pose, and obsessed with the art of direction. That’s when I realised: making people feel completely at ease in their own skin is actually my secret superpower.

Fast forward to now, and I couldn’t be more proud to be in this niche, breaking down myths and opening up conversations about what this experience is really about.

Life led me exactly where I needed to be.

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27/03/2026

Weekend……loading ✨

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