Jorietha Rabie Photography

Baby Clark’s at-home newborn session in Utrecht was such a special one to photograph.

There is something lovely about welcoming a newborn into the place where family life is already happening. We took our time, followed Clark’s rhythm and photographed the quiet cuddles, sleepy stretches and all the little details that made this season feel like theirs.

Having all four grandparents there made the session even more meaningful. There was so much love in the room as everyone got to hold him, admire him and settle into their new role in his life.

Lifestyle newborn photography at home is relaxed and personal. You do not need a perfectly tidy house or a studio full of props. Your baby’s first home, the people around them and the way this time felt are more than enough.

I loved spending this morning with Clark and his family in Utrecht and documenting these first days together.

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Earlier this year, I photographed this family and we had so much fun together. So when Mum came back and said she wanted to book a photoshoot just for her daughter, I already knew this was going to be fun.

The brief: Capture her in her princess era.

So we packed the dresses, drove to a castle in Barneveld and made the entire photoshoot about her.

There was a picnic tea party with all her “knuffels”, plenty of dress changes because obviously one princess dress is never enough and a whole lot of playing, exploring and being completely in character.

No family photos. No “everyone look at the camera”. Just her, doing her thing and getting to be the main character for the day.

Kids change so quickly, and I love creating photos that capture who they are in that particular little chapter of their lives.

Princess era: officially documented.

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Jorietha Rabie Photography
Conri Kotzé

Paper planes were very much part of the plan for this Amsterdamse Bos family photoshoot.

What was not part of the plan was my husband having to help me fold them because I am apparently terrible at making paper planes.

The children absolutely loved them.

And that was exactly the point.

When I photograph families, I always make sure we get a few photos where everyone is together and looking at the camera. But I also plan little things that get everyone moving, playing and interacting naturally.

For this family, it was paper planes.

Between throwing planes, running around, laughing and playing together, I captured some of my favourite moments from the session.

Because sometimes children do not need much direction. Give them something fun to do and let them take over from there.

This was my second photoshoot with this family, and I really appreciate the trust that comes with photographing people again. They already know that they do not have to perform for the camera. I know how to give them enough guidance while also stepping back when the real moments start happening.

This Amsterdamse Bos family photoshoot was loud, playful and full of movement.

And yes, the paper planes were absolutely worth it.

Even if I personally still cannot fold one properly.

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Odette Uys