Because every photo tells a story

Your days are filled with little moments — soft snuggles, sleepy smiles, tiny hands reaching for yours. But time slips by, and so many of those memories fade. Honour this fleeting season by filling your home with heirloom-quality artwork and preserving your family's story in a timeless album, made to be cherished for generations.

Every family has a story worth remembering - what is yours?

As a mom of two lively kiddos myself, I know just how quickly the days slip by — how the sweet chaos of these early years feels overwhelming one moment, yet you find yourself longing to hold onto it the next. That’s why I’m so passionate about photographing families in the comfort of their own homes — where your little ones can be themselves, and where your family's love and connection naturally shine.

Your home holds your story — the cuddles on the couch, the giggles in the nursery, the quiet, ephemeral moments that often go unnoticed. I encourage you to bring something special into your session — your baby's favourite blanket, that silly hat Grandma always wears, the tiny things that mean everything right now.

At Lia-Mae Photography, I walk with you every step of the way — from deciding what to wear, to helping you choose beautiful wall art that turns your house into a gallery of your most treasured memories.

These moments are so fleeting, but your memories don’t have to fade. Your photographs are not meant to sit forgotten on a flash drive — they’re meant to be seen, to bring warmth to your home, to be passed down from one generation to the next.

Let’s capture this beautiful, wild season of life — so years from now, you can still hear the laughter and feel the love every time you walk down the hallway.

When I became a mother, I became a photographer

I grew up barefoot on a farm near Magaliesburg, where a love for life and all things beautiful was nurtured. As a kid, there were hardly any photos of us, and now as a mom, I get it… we’re always in the moment but rarely in the picture. That’s why I’m passionate about helping other moms press pause and turn life’s passing moments into memories you can hang on your walls (and your heart).

Motherhood turned my casual love for photography into a full-blown obsession. When my daughter was born, I wanted to capture everything. By the time my son arrived, I knew this wasn’t just about photos — it was about preserving the beautiful chaos of family life.

You're likely to find me with a cold cup of tea next to me as I can never seem to finish it while it's still warm, and my nose buried in at least one book with several waiting on my nightstand. I'm mostly known for my total obsession with gaining knowledge on absolutely everything and I'm a profusion of random facts you'll probably never need, Google is my friend and I refer to it often. But I'm also known for making the absolute best chocolate mug cake and firmly believe that chocolate really does solve everything.

I moved from the farm life to the big city and my tendencies to give stray cats a home traveled with me — nature and the creatures that share our home stays close to my heart. I hope to teach my two kids to love fiercely, see beauty everywhere, lean hard on Christ — and when life gets messy… take the photo.