Johannesburg Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

I’m a Johannesburg lifestyle newborn photographer based in Pretoria East, Silverlakes, and I travel all over Gauteng. Once a month, I visit the Garden Route, covering areas from Mossel Bay to Plettenberg Bay. Traveling is a passion of mine, so if you’re outside these provinces, send me a mail or WhatsApp, we might be able to work something out!

A lifestyle newborn shoot with a newborn and a toddler sibling can be beautiful, but it often doesn’t go as smoothly as the Pinterest-perfect images suggest. Here are some realistic expectations compared to Pinterest ideals:

1. Toddler Cooperation

Pinterest: The toddler lovingly cradles the newborn, gently kisses their forehead, and smiles angelically at the camera.

Reality: The toddler might be completely uninterested, run away mid-shot, or even refuse to sit near the baby. They might poke the baby’s face, cry because they weren’t expecting the baby to move, or suddenly want a snack.

2. The Perfectly Posed Baby

Pinterest: The newborn is peacefully sleeping, posed in a soft blanket with natural light glowing around them.

Reality: The baby might be fussy, cluster feeding, or needing a diaper change right when the camera is ready. They may wake up the moment you try to position them, or their tiny fists will refuse to unroll.

3. Sibling Affection

Pinterest: The toddler looks at the newborn with adoration, gently hugging them in a picture-perfect moment.

Reality: The toddler might get jealous and try to squeeze the baby too hard, suddenly demand to be the center of attention, or burst into tears because they don’t want to share mommy.

4. Mom Looking Effortlessly Radiant

Pinterest: Mom looks fresh, glowing, and put together in a cozy, neutral-toned outfit, with perfect soft waves in her hair.

Reality: Mom is running on two hours of sleep, probably still wearing maternity leggings, and trying to bribe the toddler while holding a pacifier in her teeth.

5. Picture-Perfect Home Setting

Pinterest: A bright, airy home with perfectly styled neutral decor and soft blankets.

Reality: There are burp cloths, toddler toys, and coffee cups scattered everywhere. There’s probably a pile of laundry just out of frame, and you’ll need to shove things aside for every shot.

6. Family Photo Perfection

Pinterest: The whole family is snuggled together on the bed, everyone looking serene and joyful.

Reality: Dad is awkwardly trying to balance a wiggly toddler while mom is adjusting the baby’s head for safety. Someone is blinking in every photo, and the toddler might be mid-scream.

Johannesburg Lifestyle Newborn Photographer bookings:
laanephotography@gmail.com | Whatsapp: 082 210 9662