Stella Sassen Photography

Akhona 😍

The canola is in bloom!

For the next 2 weeks (or until the blooms are gone), I will be offering mini shoots in the Durbanville area – one shoot only per day in the soft sunset light, so limited spots available.

R 2 000.00
30 minute shoot
maximum 5 people
20 images included

For enquiries, please email me on [email protected]
xx

Lana Newborn
Welcoming the newest addition to this beautiful family ❤️ what a joy to get to capture these little babies.

Thank you Mana Makeup for Jana's beautiful make-up xx

more on the blog: https://www.stellasassen.co.za/blog/newborns/lana-newborn

I loved capturing this maternity session for this lovely couple. The golden hues of sunset on a Cape Town beach never disappoints x

More on the blog :
https://www.stellasassen.co.za/blog/maternity/sandra-greg-maternity

I was sorting through some older images, and came across this one x

These adorable sisters made my day...we did the family shoot in an apple orchard on their parents farm, and as always the unposed moments were my favourites x

A few from this lovely family's newborn shoot, with some very excited siblings :)

This cake did not last long! 🤣

J family shoot
I have been photographing this gorgeous family for a few years now, and every shoot is an adventure with these kiddos. Their vibrant personalities and boundless energy makes our time together an absolute joy 😊

Genna + Ross
I loved this maternity session!! The love that these two have for each other makes you believe that Hollywood doesn't always get it wrong with romcoms :) They are the loveliest of humans, and have such joy in them...what a pleasure it was to capture these images

The Cocoa Cups are back! ❤

Dates:
30 November
02 & 10 December
R 1000.00 - additional costs apply for more children
5 images included
20 minute shoot
Kids between 8 months and 6 years

[email protected]
xx

Just a few spots left xx

Christmas Shoot bookings open 🙂
26 November & 03 December
R1600

20 minute shoots
8 images included
up to families of 5

[email protected]
xx
Poppie

Every year I am late to Christmas - November creeps up too fast!!

I did a quick test setup and this is what our Limited Christmas Shoots will look like this year. I am going bright and light and festive 🎄🎄🌟
I am looking at the following dates - 26 November and 3 December for the family shoots. I will shoot this later this week with actual people and launch properly :) so drop your name if you want to be tagged.

I am doing the cocoa cups again as well - photos for reference - those will launch in the next couple of days as well x

Some images from this gorgeous family's shoot x
dresses Poppie

one spot has opened up for Sunday
Join us!
Poppie

There are still 2 spots open for these fun sessions :)

Barbie inspired mini sessions 🦩
Dates: 26 & 27 August
Rate: packages from R650 - more info on request
Children from age 2 - adults on request
Beautiful dresses from Poppie will be available
All decor and accessories included

Please email [email protected] for more info on packages
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Barbie inspired mini sessions now live 🦩 2 days only

Dates: 26 & 27 August
Rate: packages from R650 - more info on request
Children from age 2 - adults on request
Beautiful dresses from Poppie will be available
All decor and accessories included

Please email [email protected] for more info and packages
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I will be launching these Barbie inspired mini sessions later today, hopefully...loadshedding allowing🤞
I'm probably the least Barbie-ish person out there, but I couldn't resist the world of pink and sugary sweetness 😆 These mini shoots are specially designed for the kiddos, so if you think your little one will love it, be sure to keep an eye on the page :)
Lené Heck

We only have a few spots left for these beautiful sessions - please share if you have a friend that would love this xx

The Mommy and Me Sessions are back!
These sessions are suitable for kiddos of all ages, boys and girls.

DATES: 30 July | 12 August | 20 Aug
Poppie will have a variety of beautiful curated dresses available on the day.
Makeup and hair will be available with Mana-Zita Bosch and Opgedollie

PRICE : R2000
makeup and hair price on request
includes 6 glamour edited images
2 children included
30 minute sessions

ENQUIRIES: [email protected]

We did a test shoot for the upcoming Mommy and Me shoots today...and we had some rather adorable company (besides the kids). So I had to get one shot of Live and her new best friend, Billy Moon 😍
If all goes according to plan, Mommy and Me spots will be announced tomorrow xx
Poppie

Can you tell I am looking forward to Spring? This winter seems very long... Lelani xx
Yolandi Belter

I will be launching the yearly Mommy and Me Limited Shoots in the next few days - this year we are going floral 😍

How I'm spending Friday evening...new studio ceiling installed, painting done, shelves done, flower holders in progress...it's been a week 😵‍💫

some blooms to brighten up a cold day x

Do yourself a favour and go have a look at the blog - there are so many more images
https://www.stellasassen.co.za/frieda-justin-wedding/

Step into a moment of love, laughter, and heartfelt emotion…come have a peek at the wedding day of Frieda and Justin.
These two special people got married on a farm in Tulbagh, where the mountains and fields were the perfect backdrop to their joyous day.

The day was filled with friends and family, doggos, bursts of unfiltered laughter, playfulness, tears of joy, and so much love – just pure happiness really.
From traipsing through the wet fields in wellies to get to the pretty pink fluffy grasses, to getting locked in on a private road during their portraits..they took it all in their stride with humour. It was what a wedding is supposed to be, a celebration.

And there was dancing – a lot of dancing 😊
Frieda Levycky

the cuteness is simply irresisti'butt 😍
Father's Day mini shoot
(shared with mom's permission)

Look at that little pout! 😍
Isabella-Rose x

So..we went to the beach for a maternity shoot. Normal day right?
It was a warm Autumn day and we went to a quiet beach with beautiful scenery where I love to shoot. But all did not quite go as planned…

As we pulled into the parking area, a troop of baboons had claimed dominion over the bins…so we very gingerly made out way past them and down the rocky mountain path to the beach. I love baboons, really I do… except when they're a little too close for comfort, especially when you have a pregnant client and her toddler in tow. Down at the beach everything is peaceful, the sun is setting in all its splendour, there is no wind (which in Cape Town is practically a miracle)...until…

Out of nowhere, a HUGE baboon comes sprinting down the beach at full speed, zeroes in on our bag, snatches it and disappears into the mountainside bushes 😲 Panic set in as we realise our cellphones and car keys are in that bag..and without hesitation, Dad plunges into the thick foilage after the thief.
We waited anxiously, and after what felt like forever, he emerged triumphantly clutching the bag, most of its contents recovered save for the unfortunate casualty of Kate’s snack box 🐵

Not to be deterred, Mr Baboon comes back! and the standoff begins :) It was a showdown!
A battle of wills between Dad and Baboon. Three meters apart, they locked eyes…Dennis ready to defend his territory and his family’s possessions…baboon thug trying his best intimidation tactics, waiting for the slightest show of fear.
For what felt like an hour (probably 10 minutes but time goes slow when you’re slightly terrified), Dennis’ determination and steely gaze won out and the baboon gave up and slinked away, defeated.

Looking back, amidst the chaos and adrenaline, I can't help but appreciate the unexpected twist that nature threw at us. I mean, who needs a run-of-the-mill, maternity shoot anyway?

Yolandi and Dennis, next shoot maybe we up the ante and go shark diving? 😂🦈

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