Natural family photos along the Garden Route

Family Photographer in Plettenberg Bay

Relaxed family photography for sandy feet, changing seasons, new babies, grandparents, and the beautiful chaos of being together. Based in Plett, Sharyn photographs families across Plettenberg Bay and the Garden Route.

Book a family or couple session

Choose the date that works for your people.

The live calendar shows current family and couple session options, exact seasonal start times, availability, pricing, and secure payment. Choose the session and date that suit your people, then complete everything in one place.

Need help before booking? Email info@sharynhodges.com with your family size, preferred dates, and any access needs.

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Family photography packages

Choose the collection that fits your people.

Three straightforward options based on family size, with the session, edited photographs, local travel, and digital delivery clearly included.

For up to four people

Up To Four

R 4 500

Approximately one hour of photography
80 to 100 individually enhanced images
Travel within 20 kilometres included
Digital image delivery through SwissTransfer

Five To Eight

R 5 500

Approximately one hour of photography
100 to 120 individually enhanced images
Travel within 20 kilometres included
Digital image delivery through SwissTransfer

For larger family groups

Nine To Twelve

R 8 000

Approximately one hour of photography
140 to 160 individually enhanced images
Travel within 20 kilometres included
Digital image delivery through SwissTransfer
R200 per person after 12

Up To Four

R 4 500 Approximately one hour of photography 80 to 100 individually enhanced images Travel within 20 kilometres included Digital image delivery through WeTransfer

Choose this session

Five To Eight

R 5 500 Approximately one hour of photography 100 to 120 individually enhanced images Travel within 20 kilometres included Digital image delivery through WeTransfer

Choose this session

Nine To Twelve

R 8 000 Approximately one hour of photography 140 to 160 individually enhanced images Travel within 20 kilometres included Digital image delivery through WeTransfer

Choose this session

Natural family photography along the Garden Route

Photographs that feel like your family.

Family is laughter, movement, changing teeth, sandy toes, grandparents holding a new baby, and the chaos that never fits neatly into a pose. As a family photographer based in Plettenberg Bay, Sharyn photographs those connections with an easy documentary approach across Plett and the Garden Route. Sessions are relaxed and full of gentle prompts, giving you something natural to do while leaving room for every personality to come through. From Robberg 5 and Keurboomstrand to Nature’s Valley and the place your family returns to each holiday, the location is chosen around your people, the season, and the light.

Family photography portfolio

Connection, with a little beautiful chaos.

Real families photographed across Plettenberg Bay, Keurboomstrand, and Nature’s Valley.

a perfect sunset family shoot for the sueltz's. family photographer sharyn hodges.

family photographer sharyn hodges in plettenberg bay, garden route, south africa

nina, anthony & ezra's natures valley family shoot

family together on the beach at robberg 5 in plettenberg bay

steph & rob's family shoot at nature's valley

parent holding a child on the beach at robberg 5 in plettenberg bay

sueltz family shoot in keuboomstrand, plettenberg bay

plettenberg bay family shoot - vosloo family

family walking along the coastline at the knysna heads

How Sharyn photographs families

Natural, playful, unmistakably yours.

Enough guidance to help everyone relax, then enough space for real connection and personality.

Movement over posing

Walk, play, cuddle, explore, and let the children be children. Gentle prompts create connection without forcing a performance.

The whole family

Grandparents, new babies, returning families, and fur babies are welcome. The photographs are built around the relationships that matter.

Local light knowledge

Sharyn chooses the beach, forest, and start time around the season, tide, weather, access, and the age of your children.

Movement over posing

01 Walk, play, cuddle, explore, and let the children be children. Gentle prompts create connection without forcing a performance.

The whole family

02 Grandparents, new babies, returning families, and fur babies are welcome. The photographs are built around the relationships that matter.

Local light knowledge

03 Sharyn chooses the beach, forest, and start time around the season, tide, weather, access, and the age of your children.

Where to take family photos in Plett

A location that works in real life.

The most beautiful place is also one that suits your family, mobility, children’s ages, weather, and the season.

Easy beach access

Robberg 5 Beach

Wide sand, gentle movement, and beautiful soft light. A strong choice for young children and grandparents.

Long coastlines

Keurboomstrand

Open beach, dunes, and room to move. Ideal for families who want a relaxed session with plenty of natural interaction.

Forest and ocean

Nature's Valley

A quieter combination of indigenous forest and beach for families drawn to a more secluded Garden Route setting.

Familiar and personal

Your holiday home

A meaningful option for newborns, large family gatherings, or a place that has become part of your family’s Plett story.

Robberg 5 Beach

Easy beach access Wide sand, gentle movement, and beautiful soft light. A strong choice for young children and grandparents.

Keurboomstrand

Long coastlines Open beach, dunes, and room to move. Ideal for families who want a relaxed session with plenty of natural interaction.

Nature's Valley

Forest and ocean A quieter combination of indigenous forest and beach for families drawn to a more secluded Garden Route setting.

Your holiday home

Familiar and personal A meaningful option for newborns, large family gatherings, or a place that has become part of your family's Plett story.

No stiff line-ups required

Come ready to be together.

You will not be asked to stand perfectly still and smile for an hour. Sharyn might ask you to walk along the water, race the children, whisper something ridiculous, cuddle close, or simply talk to one another. There is space for a few photographs where everyone looks towards the camera, but the heart of the gallery comes from what happens between those frames. If someone needs a snack, a reset, or five minutes to investigate a shell, that becomes part of the pace rather than a problem.

Families photographed in Plettenberg Bay

Real sessions, real people.

See how a family shoot unfolds when there is room for children, grandparents, returning clients, and the unexpected.

Robberg 5 Beach

The Ford Family

Parents, a curious little boy, and both sets of grandparents together on a quiet Plettenberg Bay morning.

Keurboomstrand

Noelia, Blake and Chi-Chi

A family visiting from Australia, celebrating a beautiful new chapter beside the ocean.

Plettenberg Bay

The Viljoen Family

A returning family, a new hairstyle, missing teeth, sandy feet, and all the details that show how quickly life changes.

The Ford Family

Robberg 5 Beach Parents, a curious little boy, and both sets of grandparents together on a quiet Plettenberg Bay morning.

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Noelia, Blake and Chi-Chi

Keurboomstrand A family visiting from Australia, celebrating a beautiful new chapter beside the ocean.

View the family story

The Viljoen Family

Plettenberg Bay A returning family, a new hairstyle, missing teeth, sandy feet, and all the details that show how quickly life changes.

View the family story

Kind words

The session becomes part of the holiday.

Kind words from families and couples who wanted photographs that felt relaxed, warm, and true.

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A photoshoot with Sharyn has become part of our December holiday ritual.

The Whelan Family

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Being camera shy, we were surprised by how fun and comfortable it felt.

The Bruinette Family

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She made us feel comfortable, and the photographs reflected how much fun we had.

Amy and Blaine

Kind words

The Whelan Family A photoshoot with Sharyn has become part of our December holiday ritual.

More kind words

Kind words

The Bruinette Family Being camera shy, we were surprised by how fun and comfortable it felt.

More kind words

Kind words

Amy and Blaine She made us feel comfortable, and the photographs reflected how much fun we had.

More kind words

Light first. Clock second.

Sunrise and sunset change throughout the year. The live calendar shows the right start time for each available date, so there is no static schedule to become outdated.

Planning your Plett family shoot

The questions parents ask first.

Simple guidance for choosing the location, preparing the family, and knowing what to expect.

Where do Plettenberg Bay family sessions take place?

Popular options include Robberg 5 Beach, Keurboomstrand, Nature’s Valley, and a family holiday home. The best location depends on access, season, weather, children’s ages, and the look you love.

What should we wear for family photos?

Choose comfortable pieces that move well and feel like you. Soft natural tones photograph beautifully along the coast. Avoid matching everyone exactly, large logos, and anything children cannot comfortably play in.

What if our children will not sit still?

They do not need to. Sessions use movement, games, conversation, and cuddles rather than expecting children to hold a pose. The small unpredictable moments are often the photographs families love most.

Can grandparents and extended family join?

Yes. Multigenerational sessions are welcome. The live calendar shows the current session options and details for different family sizes.

Can we bring our dog?

Absolutely. Sharyn shares her own life with four salty goldens, so fur babies are treated as part of the family. Check the chosen beach rules and bring a lead, water, and favourite treats.

When will our exact session time be confirmed?

The live calendar follows seasonal sunrise and sunset times. Your selected date shows the relevant start time, with final weather and location guidance confirmed before the session.

Do you photograph couples as well as families?

Yes. Engagements, anniversaries, proposals, maternity sessions, and just-because couple shoots can use the same live booking calendar.

Getting married instead?

Weddings and elopements have their own home.

A wedding needs more detail than a portrait session. Share the date, place, and broad plan through the dedicated enquiry, and Sharyn will reply with availability and the full collection guide.

Ready when your people are

Choose your family session and make the date yours.

Return to the live calendar to compare current sessions, seasonal start times, availability, and pricing.