Nkanyezi ➳ Cake Smash / April 15, 2025 by Abigail Smith

There’s something truly magical about watching a little one turn one — that beautiful in-between space where babyhood is slowly making room for toddlerhood. And little Nkanyezi brought all the magic with him.

With twinkling eyes, a giggle that echoed through the trees, and the most adorable afro, he lit up our entire forest location with pure joy.

His cake smash was more than just a milestone; it was a celebration of life, laughter, and presence. Every crumb-covered grin and icing-smeared finger reminded me of how beautifully children invite us back into the moment — back into simplicity and joy.

Photographing this session outdoors, surrounded by the serenity of nature, added such a soulful depth. The forest became a quiet witness to the celebration of this little light—Nkanyezi—whose name, meaning star, felt especially fitting as he sparkled with happiness in every frame.

This is why I do what I do: to capture not just a photo, but the spirit of a child, the essence of a moment, and the love that surrounds it all.

Happy first birthday, Nkanyezi. May you always laugh as freely and shine as brightly as you did on this special day. 🌟

Puseletso & Thabang ➳ Maternity / June 4, 2022 by Abigail Smith

“To be pregnant is to be vitally alive, thoroughly woman, and distressingly inhabited. Soul and spirit are stretched – along with body – making pregnancy a time of transition, growth, and profound beginnings.”
~Anne Christian Buchanan

The Haripursads ➳ Family Portraits / January 24, 2020 by Abigail Smith

I remember our first session back when Taiheel was just a tiny newborn. I absolutely adore this family, and soon they will be a family of 4!

Daruschka ➳ Maternity / November 3, 2019 by Abigail Smith

“ The best things in life are
are the people we love,
the places we’ve been
and the memories we’ve
made along the way”

The Campbells ➳ Family Portraits / July 27, 2019 by Abigail Smith

It’s such a privilege to photograph families through the years and watch as their children change and grow. It makes me feel like I am a part of their family in a small way.

We decided on the Raphia palms in Mtunzini for this shoot and spent most of the time running after Saige fearlessly speeding through the forest, exploring interesting holes in trees and collecting Raphia palm seeds. Once she’d powered down I captured some sweet moments of her with mom and dad.