Black and white photo of a smiling patient on a hospital gurney with medical staff in scrubs and surgical caps nearby.
Newborn baby held by medical staff immediately after delivery in an operating room.
Medical professional measuring newborn baby's head circumference with tape measure after birth.
Black and white photo of a bearded father tenderly kissing his newborn baby on the forehead.
A woman in a hospital bed holds a cup while a man sits beside her, holding her hand during recovery.
Black and white photo of a mother holding her newborn baby during a water birth, sharing a tender moment.
Professional headshot of a staff member wearing a black uniform with embroidered company logo.

Hi there!

I'm Christine.


I'm the creative heart behind Cradle & Capture and proud to be the first dedicated birth photographer in Polokwane. As a nurse and midwife, I bring a unique blend of artistry and medical experience documenting life's most sacred moments.


With an artist's eye, a deep understanding of birth and strong ties in the medical community in Polokwane, I capture the pure strength and beauty of your story. My main goal is for you to feel safe, comfortable and at peace as I come beside you to document these intimate moments. Every image I create is personal, authentic and designed to preserve your once-in-a-lifetime memory as timeless art.


Whether you are preparing to meet your baby or reminiscing about how quickly these moments go by, I'm honoured to celebrate the incredible journey of birth, family and all the love in between.


About me

My Services

Black and white photo of a newborn baby swaddled in star-patterned blanket resting in hospital bed.

Births

Whether  in the quiet intimacy of your home or the structured care of a hospital,, it would be the greatest privilege to stand beside you and document the strength, connection and love that bring your baby into the world.

Birth info
Black and white artistic maternity photo series showing a pregnant figure in a ribbed sweater reclining on a chair.

Maternity

Motherhood is a journey of transformation, grace and boundless love. I capture the quiet, the joy and  the chaos of expecting or raising little ones.  These photographs will remind you of the love you pour into your family every day.

Black and white close-up photograph of tiny newborn baby feet against a soft blanket.

Fresh 48/Newborn

The first  hours and days with your newborn are fleeting and full of wonder. In those quiet, sleepy moments, I'll capture the tiny details - their first yawns, your gentle touch, meeting their siblings and the love that fills the room.

A series of black and white photos showing a playful moment between two people laying on grass outdoors.

Families

My aim is to capture your family as you truly  are - raw, real and deeply loved. These sessions will not only remind you of what your family looked like but of what it felt like to be together in this season of your lives.