Wonderkind Photography

Wonderkind Photography

Capturing the wonder of childhood, one moment at a time.

We're a husband and wife who love photographing kids being kids. No studio, no posing. Just real moments, as they happen.

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Blue-iced birthday cupcakes with rocket, astronaut and planet toppers
The big wish
A girl in a pink leotard and pastel tutu with both arms raised on stage at a school concert
Concert night
A smiling five-month-old baby in a coral top and grey bow headband
5 months old
A laughing blond boy in a blue T-shirt in the garden
Him
A baby in a white knotted headband and floral top looking up
Her

About us

Two cameras, one family.

Wonderkind started with our own family albums.

The photos we love most were never the posed ones. They were cake on a chin, a proud wave from the stage, a secret whispered to a best friend.

So that's what we look for. One of us stays close, the other catches the bigger picture, and before long the kids forget we're even there.

With love, the Wonderkind team

Services

Three ways to tell your story

No studio, no backdrops, no posing. We come to you and photograph what really happens.

A pink glittery unicorn-mask party favour bag on a pastel party table with balloons
A smiling girl in a sparkly unicorn outfit holding a fluffy unicorn toy in front of balloons
A blond boy at a party table with pizza and nuggets on a blue plate
Cupcakes with blue icing and dinosaur toppers
A baby in a green leafy party hat looking up
Blue-iced cupcakes with rocket, astronaut and planet toppers
A toddler in a floral swimsuit climbing on a wet inflatable slide
A boy in a hand-drawn pirate crown and a turquoise swim shirt
A glass jar full of colourful jelly beans
A boy in a green superhero costume and face paint on a blue jumping castle slide
A long wooden party table with pink tulips, a brass vase and glasses in dappled sunlight
Unicorn party favours
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Kids parties

Birthdays & celebrations

You're busy hosting. We'll quietly catch the laughs, the candles and the cake, so you can enjoy the day too.

  • The birthday child, friends and family
  • Games, candles and cake
  • Your theme and all the little details
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A curly-haired boy in a striped knit shirt with both hands raised mid-song
A young boy in a black suit and tie performing on stage in front of a painted brick-wall set
A girl on stage holding red and silver pom-poms high above her head
Young children in grey and yellow mouse costumes singing together on stage
A smiling girl in a pastel check dress waving from the stage
A little girl in a pink tutu dress dancing on stage with one arm raised under green stage lights
A boy in round sunglasses and ribbon cuffs dancing on stage
A young boy in a pink pig costume on stage beside a pirate, in front of a leafy set
A girl in a pink leotard and pastel tutu with both arms raised on stage
A little girl in a pink flower dress with a hand on her hip on stage
Jazz hands
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School events

School concerts, sports days & more

From the first note to the final bow, we capture the moments that make a school year, without ever getting in the way.

  • School concerts, plays and choirs
  • Sports days, races and matches
  • Prize-givings, fun days and graduations
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A laughing baby in a coral top and grey bow headband during tummy time
A newborn swaddled in a planet-print wrap, asleep in a cot
A baby in a knitted blue romper and bonnet lying on a cream knitted blanket
A smiling baby in a grey knitted jersey lying on a marble-print mat
A baby in a white knotted headband and floral top looking up
A smiling baby with a white bow peeking out between garden leaves
A baby looking up in wonder in front of orange clivia flowers
A baby sitting in the dunes beside an 11-month milestone card
A wet, happy toddler holding on to the edge of a swimming pool
A smiling mother sitting on the grass under a large tree with her baby on her lap
A toddler in a dinosaur-print puffer jacket riding on his dad's shoulders
A laughing blond boy in a blue T-shirt standing in the garden
Tummy-time giggles
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Growing up

Milestones as they grow

They grow up so fast. We spend time with your little one at home or somewhere you love, and let them just be themselves.

  • Milestones, from first smiles to first steps
  • Brothers, sisters, moms and dads
  • Come back each year and watch them grow
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How it works

Booking is simple

  1. Say hello

    Tell us what, when and where.

  2. Have a chat

    We'll talk about the moments that matter most to you.

  3. Enjoy your photos

    We shoot on the day and send you a private online gallery.

Contact

Let's capture a little wonder

Tell us a little about your day and we'll get back to you.

Email
hello@wonderkindphotography.co.za
Phone / WhatsApp
072 443 6781
Instagram
@wonderkind_photography_joburg