Elize Maré Photography

03/09/2026

End of an era, start of a chapter.

02/09/2026

New article on the website:
**Why I Love Sitter Milestone Sessions — And Why You Should Have One**

Have a look and a read :)
https://www.elizemare.co.za/blog/why-i-love-sitter-milestone-sessions

27/08/2026

🌸 Hello Spring, hello little love! 🌸

Spring is the season of new beginnings, fresh blooms and beautiful little miracles — and this sweet baby girl fits right in. 🤍

Surrounded by delicate blossoms and wrapped in the softest springtime feel, she is the perfect reminder that new life is always worth celebrating. ✨

24/08/2026

Little Miss A visited me this afternoon for her 7 month Milestone session.

**What is a Milestone session?**
6 to 7 Months (Sitter Session): Often the most popular stage, photographed when a baby can sit up unassisted. It highlights giggles, grasping toes, and emerging teeth.

**Why a Milestone session?**
Unlike sleepy newborn shoots, older milestone sessions highlight a baby's distinct quirks, alert eyes, and developing personality.

21/08/2026

🎄 **CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 126 DAYS AWAY!** 🎄

That’s just **18 weeks… or roughly 3,024 hours!** 😱😂

And before I start planning my Christmas Mini Sessions, I want to know…

✨ **WHAT would YOU love to see?** ✨

Traditional Christmas? 🎄
Minimal & elegant? 🤍
Fun & colourful? ❤️💚
Christmas pyjamas? 🎅
Something completely different? 👀

**I want YOUR ideas!** 👇

Drop your dream Christmas mini session idea in the comments — even if it sounds crazy! 😂

And if you see an idea you LOVE, ❤️ it so I can see what gets everyone excited!

**Help me create this year’s Christmas minis! 🎄📸**

**“Okay, I’ll start… I’m thinking ✨ VW Bug Christmas mini's (yes again!!) for outdoor and Something a little elegant for in studio (think extra big red bow) ✨ — but I want to know what YOU would book!”**

18/08/2026

17/08/2026

Some maternity sessions feel a little more magical than others. 🤍
A beautiful family, a growing little miracle, golden winter light, the sweetest boys — and a few very curious alpacas making themselves part of the story. 🦙✨

Venue: Lewis Family Farm
HMUA: Zandre Lopes - Makeup4eva
Dress: Dresses4eva - Maternity and Photoshoot Dress Hire

13/08/2026

👶✨ WIN A LITTLE SITTER MILESTONE SESSION! ✨👶

One of my favourite stages to photograph is that sweet little **“sitter” stage** — when baby is sitting strongly, full of personality and those gorgeous little expressions… but hasn’t discovered crawling just yet! 😍

So, I’m giving **ONE lucky baby** the chance to win a **Little Sitter Mini Session** with **Elize Mare Photography**! 📸

🎁 **THE PRIZE:**
✨ 30min Little Sitter Photography Session
📍 Elize Mare Photography Studio, Raslouw
👶 Baby approximately **6–9 months old**
🪑 Baby must be sitting strongly and independently
🐾 Baby should not yet be crawling
🖼️ 10 Professionally edited digital images included

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Like and Follow Elize Mare Photography page AND Instagram page
2️⃣ Like this competition post
3️⃣ Comment with a photo of your little sitter below ❤️ and Tell me your baby's age in the comment
4️⃣ Share this post to your story and tag Elize Mare Photography

And because we all know someone with a gorgeous little sitter… 😉
**Tag a friend who has a baby in this precious stage!**

🏆 WINNER ANNOUNCED: 20 August 2026

📸 **Competition closes: 15 August 2026**

This is such a fleeting stage — before you know it, they're crawling, standing and keeping you on your toes! ❤️

Good luck, little ones! 👶✨

*Terms & conditions apply. This competition is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by Facebook.*

12/08/2026

Can't help but share some favorite newborn shots.

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12/08/2026

If you're looking for a quick-no-fuss session to update some family portraits. The EMP mini studio session is ideal and still fun!

Book yours today: [email protected]
www.elizemare.co.za