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Pretoria & Centurion

Pretoria & Centurion

The first photographs, and every milestone after.

Gentle, prop-styled newborn portraiture in a calm Pretoria studio, or in your own home.

Three young siblings in soft neutral outfits, smiling together on a cream studio backdrop Newborn baby asleep in a woven bowl framed with soft white flowers
The Album

Some of our work.

The newborn session

"Every photo is taken with love."

Newborn baby asleep on its front on a cream backdrop with a small knitted bunny
fast asleep
Newborn baby swaddled in cream lace with a delicate floral wreath headband
all wrapped up
Newborn baby on its side wearing a floral crown, cream backdrop with greenery
the tiniest details

The setups and the props

"Her setups and props are stunning."

Newborn baby in a blue knit wrap posed in a heart-shaped basket with flowers
the heart basket
Newborn baby in a cream tutu curled over a crescent-moon prop
over the moon
Newborn baby in a mustard wrap on a soft green backdrop with a small teddy
a pop of colour

Back for the next milestone

"Memories of all three of our babies."

Big brother in a grey shirt and mother in pink tulle holding the newborn baby
meeting the new one
Baby girl sitting up in a white dress on a dark backdrop, a milestone session
sitting up now
Family portrait in the studio, mother and four children in soft neutrals
the whole crew
Notes tucked in the album

What families actually say.

From the memorable experience in the studio to the most gorgeous photos you could ever expect, there is just no one like Cecilia! I truly believe she is the best out there. She has such a passion for newborn photography, every photo is taken with love. Thank you for the most stunning memories of all three of our babies Cecilia.
Zelda Forrest
This is the baby whisperer. She is absolutely the best when it comes to newborn photography. Take it from another professional photographer.
Eugene Nagel
A true professional! She went out of her way to accommodate us (even though my little one cried throughout the whole session) and displayed the patience of a saint. Her setups and props are really stunning and her photos are just too gorgeous. Really wonderful experience.
Helena Nel
An absolute experience! My wife and I took our daughter on 11 days old to Cecilia to be photographed. She made all of us so comfortable from the very beginning. We walked into such a calm environment and everything in the room revolved around us. She worked so gently with our baby and made us feel right at home. We would definitely recommend her to anyone and we’d definitely love to go back again.
Renier Wessels
We had such an amazing time today with Cecilia. Her love, passion, calmness, professionalism and most of all her kind words are so inspiring. We highly recommend her. Her photographs tell a story which we will treasure forever.
Anthea Forer
Wow, what a talented and caring person you are Cecilia. We loved watching you work with such love and attention to detail. We are grateful for a relaxing time while you captured the special moments with our new little bundle of joy. We would recommend you a million times over.
Natasha Duarte
Why families keep coming back

It's never just one session.

01

The calm room

A quiet studio where the session runs at the baby's pace, for as long as it takes.

02

The setups and the props

Fifteen years of collected wraps and florals, styled fresh for every baby.

03

Back for the next baby

The same families return for the sitter session, and the next newborn.

About

A quiet studio in Pretoria, since 2011.

Cecilia Bouwer photographs the very start of a family, newborns in the first two weeks and the milestones that follow, plus maternity by arrangement. Sessions are unhurried and led by the baby, in a warm studio near Centurion or in your own home.

Families across Pretoria, Centurion, Fourways and Sandton don't book Cecilia once. They book her for the next baby, and the one after that.

"A true professional, and the patience of a saint."

How it works

Three simple steps.

01

Message while you're expecting

Newborn sessions book around your due date, so reach out before the baby arrives.

02

Get a straight answer

Availability, what's included and a clear price, no booking forms.

03

Book your date

Your session gets a page in the album, and Cecilia behind the camera.

Book a session

Ready to book your newborn session?

Send a message with your due date or session type, and Cecilia will take it from there.

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