Investment Guide

( Twenty Twenty-Six )


Table Of Contents


  1. Welcome
  2. Intro
  3. Approach
  4. Process
  5. Collections
  6. Frequent Questions
  7. Inquire

Hi Friend, I’m so glad you’re here.

Thank you for taking the time to explore what this could look like for you.

This guide is a place to slow down, get a feel for my work, and see what might fit this season of your life.

Why I Would Be Honoured to Document Your World


I’m drawn to the kind of moments we don’t usually stop for - the quiet ones, the familiar ones, the ones that feel like “nothing special” until time passes and suddenly they mean everything.


I believe in documenting life softly…

the way a room feels in the morning,

the rhythm of a home on a slow day,

how hands hold, how children lean in without thinking,

the ordinary magic that doesn’t ask to be performed.

I don’t want perfect.

I want honest.


The kind of images that feel like memory - not a performance of one.

If you choose me, I’ll show up with presence and care, ready to notice the things you might forget to - and give them back to you to keep.

So Nice To Meet You - I'm Linds



I’m a photographer drawn to softness, honest storytelling, and the kind of moments that feel like memory. Not staged perfection - real life, kindly seen.


Before photography, I studied visual communication and spent time in the advertising world, and that background still shapes the way I work: thoughtful choices, gentle direction, a love for quiet details and the way everything comes together.


Motherhood shifted something in me. It slowed me down - in the best ways - and made me want to hold onto the everyday moments that pass too quickly.


Now, I photograph others the way I wish I had been photographed: with presence, patience, and a little bit of poetry.


If we work together, I’ll show up gently, notice what you might miss, and create images that feel like your life.

Here’s a glimpse into my

artful and heartfelt approach

when photographing your story


I’m not here to create perfect moments - I’m here to notice the real ones.


My approach is quiet and observant, with gentle guidance when it’s helpful, and space for you to simply be.


I’m drawn to:


✨ soft light and honest connection

✨ touch, breath, and familiar rhythms

✨ the small things that linger in memory


I won’t ask you to pose or perform. You can hold your child, tuck hair behind an ear, move through your home, or just settle into the way the day feels.


This isn’t about trying for the camera - it’s about being seen, kindly.


When you look back, I hope the images feel like your life did.

A person in a brown sweater leans down to cuddle with a small white dog in a warm, intimate moment.
A mother tenderly holds her baby in soft natural light against a dark background, both dressed in cozy gray clothing.
Pregnant woman in black crop top and pants stands against a wall with warm golden light casting shadows behind her.
A loving mother smiling and cuddling her happy baby on a soft blue blanket in a tender moment.
Black and white photo of a young mother tenderly cradling her newborn baby close to her face.
Woman in dress walking through sunlit green meadow with tall trees and golden sunset light in background.
Black and white photo of a happy family with parents holding two young children near a sunlit window indoors.
Woman in green sweater holds orange scarf overhead on sandy beach at golden sunset with camera around neck.
Person swimming in clear turquoise ocean water near rocky shoreline, viewed from above.
Group of friends walking along a sandy beach at sunset, leaving footprints in the sand near the shoreline.
Joyful blonde woman in green shorts and fringed top dancing on sand dunes at golden sunset.
Person running on golden sand dunes at sunset with lens flare and rippled sand patterns in a vast desert landscape.
Smiling mother in blue dress holds newborn baby near window with brick wall background.
A young child in striped pajamas plays outdoors in a sunlit garden at golden hour, with another child playing in the background.
Black and white photo of a man hugging a young blonde girl who smiles warmly, seated near a window.
Toddler in denim overalls raises arms joyfully in a vibrant pink cosmos flower field.
A young blonde child picks colorful cosmos flowers in a sunlit field at golden hour.
A black and white portrait of someone sleeping peacefully with eyes closed and a gentle smile.
A collection of black and white intimate photos showing tender moments between a couple in romantic poses.
Artistic photo series showing a person lying on white bedsheets in dramatic lighting and shadow.
Black and white artistic nude study showing shadows and curves in a dramatic composition.
Dramatic black and white image capturing dark silhouettes against bright windows in an interior space.
A child sleeps peacefully on a bed with sunlight streaming through window blinds creating dramatic shadows.
A child wearing a colorful illuminated costume with LED lights glowing in a dark room.
A Bit About 

My Process


01.


get to know me


Take a quiet wander through my website or Instagram.

Notice how the work feels, not just how it looks.



This is the best way to sense whether my storytelling feels like home to you - soft, honest, and rooted in the everyday.


02.


reach out


When you reach out, share what matters to you and the season you’re in.


I’ll reply with my availability and from there we’ll move gently into planning - no rush, no pressure.


03.


beginning the details together


Once your date is confirmed, I’ll send a simple contract and a short questionnaire to learn about your rhythms, your home, and what matters most to you.


From there, we’ll shape the session together - location, timing, and anything meaningful.


Think of this as the part where the story starts to take form.


04.


the day we photograph


This is where we slow down.


We meet, settle, breathe, and let the moments come to us.

No stiff posing - just gentle direction if needed and space for real life to unfold.


We’ll lean into whatever the day brings, kindly and without rush.


05.


gallery delivery


4 - 6 weeks later, your gallery arrives - beautifully edited, thoughtfully curated, and ready to keep. Not just pictures, but memories. A little time machine back to the way it felt.


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A little more about

our time together

How sessions work (my role)


I won’t guide you through poses or ask you to move through a checklist.


Instead, I shape the space - light, timing, and flow - and then step back.


If something needs a little guidance, I’ll step in softly. Otherwise, I leave room for you to move through the time together in your own way.

Before we meet (how we prepare)


Before we meet, we’ll spend a little time talking and planning together.


Not to map out every detail - just to have something to hold onto when we arrive.


A moment, a rhythm, or a small part of your everyday life that feels familiar and true to you.


That might look like eating Oatees on the kitchen floor for breakfast, crumbed faces and all. Wrapping your kiddie in a dinosaur towel after bath time. Walking somewhere that already feels special, tiny hands held without thinking.


It doesn’t need to be big. It just needs to be yours.


Arriving with this gentle intention helps the session feel grounded and unforced. It gives us a place to begin, and then we let the rest unfold naturally.

In the session together (your role)


On the day, you don’t need to entertain your children or create moments for me.


Your role is simply to be with one another – to slow down, to connect, and to let yourself be where you are.


I’ll guide the space softly when needed, then step back and quietly document what takes shape.

The more you lean into being together, the more honest the photographs become.


This Is Where

Our Journey Begins

Collections

a look at what I offer.

01. Your Quiet Hour

R 3500

A gentle, unhurried glimpse into your world - a slow morning at home, a quiet stretch of afternoon, or a little season you want to hold onto before it shifts. This session is simple, honest, and grounded. No posing, no pressure - just time to notice what’s already there.

What it includes:
✨ About an hour together
✨ Vision questionnaire to help me understand your rhythms
✨ Gentle guidance where needed
✨ A collection of edited images (70+) in a private online space

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02. Your Unhurried Chapter

R 4500

A little more room to breathe. This session lets us settle in, follow the energy of the day, and lean into the moments that don’t happen on command - the in-between things that become memory later. It’s beautiful for newborn days, early parenthood, or transitions that feel like becoming.

What it includes:
✨ About two hours together
✨ Vision questionnaire + simple planning support
✨ Home or outdoor storytelling (or a mix, if nearby)
✨ A full gallery of edited images (100+) in a private online space

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03. Your Full Story

Starting From R 6000

This collection is designed for stories that don’t want to be condensed - a long family afternoon, a meaningful event, or an intimate celebration.
Together, we plan the time needed so the story can unfold naturally and without pressure. As coverage increases, the final gallery grows with it - always curated with care.

Includes:
✨ A pre-session vision questionnaire and planning support
✨ A minimum of 3 hours of documentary coverage
✨ A curated gallery of edited images

Frequently asked questions answered.

You have questions? I have answers!

How do I book a Session?

(01)

You’re welcome to reach out directly or book through my online booking page - whatever feels easiest for you. Weekend dates tend to go quickly, so if you’re hoping for a Saturday or Sunday, getting in touch about 2 months ahead is usually best.
Once we find a date that feels right, I’ll lock it in for you and the 50% booking payment will secure your session. The remaining balance is due a week before our time together. Payment plans are available if you prefer something gentler.

How does payment work?

(02)

I’ll send your invoice along with the other admin pieces. To secure your date, a 50% payment is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance is due one week before your session, so everything is taken care of ahead of time and you can arrive feeling relaxed and present.

Where do the sessions take place?

(03)

I personally love doing in home sessions. What an honour to be invited into your space that you call home and get to capture you, just as you are.

However I also do location shoots and can send you a location guide you can have a squiz at, or I am also happy for you to suggest a particular location if you have something specific in mind.

Do you travel for Sessions?

(04)

I live in Craighall Park, Johannesburg and I'm happy to book sessions up to an hour from my home. Please contact me if you'd like to book an out of area shoot for details. 40km (round trip) from my home is included thereafter mileage is charged at R4.5/km.

Who can attend the session?

(05)

All of your immediate family are welcome to attend all of my sessions. If you would like additional family members just get in touch and we can adjust the package to include the extra bodies.

What time of the day is best?

(06)

I usually book in home sessions at around 07:30am onwards (however this is really depends on when the light is best in your home) and outdoor sessions at either sunrise or sunset but this is extremely flexible and I'm happy to work with you.

Is there a best time for maternity and newborn photos?

(07)

I generally book maternity sessions for anytime between 28 - 35 weeks and newborn sessions from 7 days onwards. For that very new baby, sleepy look you will want to have the shoot booked for when baby is around 7 - 14 days new. I do however photograph babies of all ages.

When will I receive my gallery?

(08)

You will receive your digital gallery to view 4 - 6 weeks from your session date.

What if I'm nervous?

(09)

There’s no need for perfect poses, perfect weather, perfect outfits, or a perfect location to capture the perfect memory. It’s about a snapshot in time - those photos that allow you to hold a feeling in your hands and I will be right there to help guide you. Please reach out at any time if you need a little extra care.

Resonating?

Amazing.

Let's Create Magic


If something here feels like home, you’re welcome to reach out directly or head to my booking link when you’re ready to choose a date.


You don’t need the perfect plan - we’ll shape it together.


Contact: hello@reydawnphotography.com or WhatsApp 0795129431

Booking: reydawnphotography.pixieset.com/booking


I’m here when you’re ready.


x Linds