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Compassionate | Loving | Authentic

Just as the Forget-me-not flower symbolizes true love and memories, my aim as a photographer is to offer a truly amazing experience and leave you with authentic photographs for a lifetime of beautiful memories.

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Newborn baby girl sleeping on a soft pink backdrop, wearing a delicate beaded headband.

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Pregnant woman in a studio setting, draped in gold shimmering fabric and wearing a crown, posing gracefully.

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Toddler girl sitting in a sunlit green pasture, smiling joyfully.

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Toddler girl celebrating her first birthday with a cake smash in a studio decorated with a “Sweet One” theme, featuring an ice cream cart and ice cream props in the background.

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Photography Tips, Trends & Inspiration

Newborn Photography in KZN

29 May 2025

Newborn Photography in KZN: What to Expect and How to Prepare Newborn photography is a delicate and specialised genre, and I’m proud to bring years of experience and care to each session. Since 2019, I’ve been working with newborns, learning their rhythms and what it takes to create beautiful, safe, and timeless portraits. In this…

Beautiful Maternity Photography in KZN

29 May 2025

Beautiful Maternity Photography in KZN: What to Expect & How to Prepare Pregnancy is one of the most special and powerful times in your life — and a maternity photo session is a beautiful way to celebrate it. In this post, I’ll guide you through everything you need to know about booking a maternity session…

Timeless Portrait Photography in KZN

29 May 2025

Timeless Portrait Photography in KZN: What to Expect & How to Prepare Thinking about booking a portrait photography session in KwaZulu-Natal? Whether it’s a family shoot, a graduation celebration, or a candid moment between friends, this guide will walk you through what to expect, from choosing a location to outfit tips and more. I offer…

Cake Smash Photo Session: A Sweet Way to Celebrate Baby’s First Birthday

29 May 2025

What to Expect at a Cake Smash Photo Session Welcome to Cake Smash Photography, KZN. Are you thinking about booking a cake smash photo session for your little one’s first birthday? In this post, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know — from choosing a theme and outfits, to what to bring along…

I Love My Clients

"I can't express what a pleasure it was to work with Des on my Friendship Shoot. Our sunrise shoot started pretty early as you can imagine but Des's energy was so infectious that we forgot we were running on 3 hours of sleep. She was professional, friendly and great to work with. The end result was nothing short of stunning. It took me forever to select my images because they were all so beautiful. I highly recommend Des if you're in Durban. She's amazing!"
Riz

"Desere is very friendly and professional. She makes you feel comfortable throughout the whole shoot and, quite frankly, makes you feel like a total photo-worthy star! She’s amazing, I would 100% recommend her."
Reamogetso

"Deserè is an amazing photographer and would recommend her for any occasion. She did my maternity shoot and my husband and I loved her ability to make us feel comfortable and at ease... and our photos were phenomenal."
Cherazal

"Wonderful experience working with Des! She captured both our maternity and newborn moments so beautifully. Her calm energy and reassurance help to make you feel comfortable and at ease."
Tarryn

"Desere knew what to do and made it easy, especially for me as a guy! Lots of laughs!"
Jason Steyn

"What an awesome photographer! Our photos brought tears to our eyes, you have captured very precious moments."
Elsabe

"Deseré is the most amazing photographer to worked with. Her fantastic energy and warm heart made us feel so comfortable."
Reema

"Thank you Des for an outstanding job on our wedding photos! Rudy and I really love the job you did, you're a wonderful person!"
Deantha

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