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Portrait Stories

Family, couple and individual sessions that feel like you that are unposed, unhurried, and built on genuine connection rather than just a shot list.

Cape Town Proposal by Small One Media House

A lot of people tell me they don't know how to "be" in front of a camera. That's rarely about how they look. It's about feeling watched instead of seen.

 

My background in counselling means I know how to build ease quickly, so a session feels more like spending time together than performing for a lens.

 

By the end, you've forgotten the camera is even there. That's exactly the point. What ends up in the frame is the version of you, your partner, or your family that actually exists in quiet, unguarded moments and not a version holding still for a countdown.

You, exactly as you are. Exactly as you deserve to be seen.

Sessions we offer

Portraits for every kind of person,
and every kind of moment

1

family portraits

Sessions for growing families, multiple generations, and everything in between.

2

Couple Portraits

Engagement sessions, anniversaries, or simply capturing your love, just because.

3

Individual Portraits

Personal sessions for milestones, self-confidence, or simply wanting images that actually feel like you.

4

Personal Branding Portraits

Individual sessions built for professional use like LinkedIn, websites and press.

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Session options

Choose the kind of session you'd like

Quick & simple

Mini session

A shorter, single-location session which is perfect for a quick update.

  • 20-minute session

  • 10 edited digital images

  • One location

Most popular

Love Lives Here

Our full, unhurried session with plenty of time to settle in and let the real moments happen.

  • 45-minute session

  • Up to 10 people

  • 80 edited digital images

  • Up to two outfit changes

Full scope

A glimpse of life

A longer, multi-generational or milestone session, with a heirloom-quality photobook included.

  • 45-minute session

  • 10+ people

  • 80 edited digital images

  • A4 bespoke photobook

Kind words from previous clients

Kelly is an incredible photographer and a wonderful person. I reached out to her while still in Brazil because I specifically wanted her to capture my proposal in Cape Town. From the very beginning, she was extremely helpful, kind, and understanding, suggesting locations, helping choose the best date, and even accommodating a reschedule when our flight was changed.

On the big day, she sent all the instructions we needed and photographed everything beautifully. The images truly moved us. Kelly has a unique gift: the ability to capture and convey the most delicate and sincere emotions in every photograph. We are genuinely amazed by the beauty and sensitivity with which she documented our proposal.

We are deeply grateful for everything Kelly did for us and could not recommend her more. I attached only one photo here, but there are many others available on her blog that beautifully tell our story.
- Igor Paulatti | Brazil

Ready to be seen? Let's tell your story.

Small One Media House Photography Services

Every brand has a story. Every person has a moment worth capturing.

We're Small One Media House: a creative team turning both into something you'll want to hang on a wall.

 

Cape Town is where we sleep. Everywhere else is where we work.

Contact

hello@smallonemediahouse.com

+2765 959 8209

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