Winter Shoots

Big family reunion. When family comes together from two different countries and 3 different provinces of South Africa, no stormy weather will scare the fun away.

I felt so privileged to be the chosen photographer and capture that special day.

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Family photo shoot is a great tradition.

Photographing this beautiful family is turning into a tradition: from pregnancy with their first child to big busy family with two kids. It is exciting to watch Viljoen family grow and to capture their journey.

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Family photo shoot as a tradition.

Creative Colour Shoot

“Rainbows will forever be wild.”

– Anthony T.Hincks

Exciting collaboration of Nadine Schumyn Visual Artist / Make-Up Artist, Nicole Muller and Jenya Zhivaleva Photography.

    

KSENIA AND MAKSIM – Wedding Photoshoot at Botlierskop Game Reserve

To photograph people who are in love is very special. While capturing love stories like this you rub on to their positivity and love.

Ksenia and Maksim traveled to South Africa for their honeymoon after getting married in Russia. They decided to commemorate their trip with a wedding photo shoot at Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, just outside Mossel Bay.

Beautiful memories of distant travels in colourful South Africa.

Photos: ©Jenya Zhivaleva Photography
Make up by Yuliya Melnik-Greyling from YMG Beauty Studio

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Chalk Fun


Another fun family shoot. Keeping toddlers entertained during the shoot is not a joke:) So one becomes creative. Chalk fun.
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Carola Ann’s – Soul Food

You know when you get excited because you will have good food, and it is actually nutritious and it looks amazing. Well that is Carola Ann’s Restaurant for you. Chef Corelie De Villiers Shami  and her husband Samuel Shami share their passion for food in their daily creations.

The restaurant is located at the centre of Mossel Bay, just around the corner from the Tourism Information Center. It is really worth a visit. I must admit I was very hungry after this photo shoot. Here it is, some yummy soul food for you.

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Forest Family Shoot

What a fun photo shoot  that was! Looking for fairies and monkeys in Wilderness forest with De la Croix family. Photographs taken in celebration of Melissa and Michael’s wedding anniversary and 1 year birthday of beautiful Violet.

Melissa is a beauty and parenting blogger herself. Interesting stories and insights on her blog Pretty Messy Melon

Breastfeeding  photos became a special part of the photo session. Breastfeeding is the most amazing, natural and nurturing relationship between a mother and a child. Mothers milk not only helps baby to grow and  develop a very strong immune and nervous system, but also creates a special bond between a mother and a child. A bond that helps both of them on their journey.

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Forest Family Shoot

What a fun photo shoot  that was! Looking for fairies and monkeys in Wilderness forest with De la Croix family. Photographs taken in celebration of Melissa and Michael’s wedding anniversary and 1 year birthday of beautiful Violet. 

Melissa is a beauty and parenting blogger herself. Interesting stories and insights on her blog Pretty Messy Melon

Breastfeeding  photos became a special part of the photo session. Breastfeeding is the most amazing, natural and nurturing relationship between a mother and a child. Mothers milk not only helps baby to grow and  develop a very strong immune and nervous system, but also creates a special bond between a mother and a child. A bond that helps both of them on their journey.

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