People Stories
I believe in sharing stories, it’s how we learn from one another and it’s how we learn to understand one another more. Here is where I share interviews and the stories behind some of the ordinary exceptional people that I have crossed paths with.
In conversation with Sophie Smith
Hi Sophie! Your Instagram account paints such a beautiful picture of slow living and natural parenting. You look like you are a nature lover and you certainly have your hands full with two busy young children very close in age. Tell us a bit about yourself and your...
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An Interview with Marysol Blomerus: South Africa’s First Specialised Birth Photographer
I first came across Marysol through my father. If I remember correctly, he had some kind of interaction with her father and both of them were showing off to each other about their daughters (as dads do). And so my dad came back and told me about the amazing Marysol...
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Document your life
We capture images that inspire recollection of moments in time. Special days like marriages and significant birthdays are recorded so that we won't forget. We want to remember the good times, we want to recall how we were at our very best. But what about...
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A mom adventure: raising children in a new country
Becoming a mom is an adventure. No matter when, how or where it happens, every mom faces new challenges and a deep need for connection, especially to other moms. Becoming a mom in a new country is a brave thing to do. I connected with five moms who are doing this. ...
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We want to live a slow life. A life of connection and simplicity. A life that allows us the space to assess what we really want to be spending our time and resources on. And so here we are, the Slow Down Family, working on slowing down more. We are figuring out how to apply this to all areas of our life, and how to do it while raising small children and pursing our dreams.
Follow our journey here as we share our experiences and tips on how to minimise and create space in our lives for the things that we really want to keep.