POSED OR CANDID, YOUR

STORY, MY LENS

Cape Town family photographer capturing the real, messy, magic of your story

Posed or candid, your

story, my lens

Cape Town family photographer capturing the real, messy, magic of your story

Posed or candid, your

story, my lens

Cape Town family photographer capturing the real, messy, magic of your story

Everyone has a story, a beautiful mix of laughter, chaos, connection, and love.

Based in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, I specialise in portraits, family sessions, and milestone moments, capturing both candid in-betweens and timeless, beautifully composed portraits.

Posed or candid, your story will always be told through my lens, with warmth, heart, and an eye for the details that matter most.


 

Heyy, im kiara

 

 

I am a passionate photographer  based in Melkbosstrand. To me photography is more than just capturing moments it’s about preserving your story.


When I’m not behind the lens, you’ll find me reading or volunteering at the local animal shelter or aquarium. That love naturally found its way into my photography. One of my favorite things is taking portraits of adoptable pets to help them show off their real personalities and find their forever homes. (So if you’re ever thinking of bringing your fur baby along to a session, the answer is always yes!)


I started Unleashed Photography because I realized just how quickly time flies, and how easy it is to let seasons of life slip by undocumented. And since there’s always someone behind the camera, part of your story is often missing. I wanted to change that, to help people be in their memories, not just the ones taking them.


My approach is natural, relaxed, and full of heart. As someone who doesn’t always love being in front of the camera myself, I truly understand how it feels to be self-conscious or nervous. That’s why I’m there every step of the way Guiding you through natural poses, helping you feel comfortable, and using fun prompts to bring out real smiles and authentic moments. Whether your kids are striking model poses or running wild, we’ll have fun with it and I promise, the results will be magic either way.

 

Testimonials

Kiara is absolutely amazing in what she does! I booked her based on her work that I have seen on social media, but she definitely stunned us with our photos! She made us all feel comfortable and the photos look so natural! Thank you so much for taking time to shoot our little family! We love every single photo. You will definitely see us again when back in Cape Town!

Dreyer family

We had the most lovely and relaxed family session with Kiara. She was very prepared and came with excellent direction, which is especially important with a large, distracted family like mine! Kiara put us at ease and captured some gems of photos which we will treasure forever. The candid shots were my favorite as she managed to capture the true personalities and our interactions. Thank you Kiara!

Dunnel family

Kiara is an incredible young lady and a truly gifted photographer. Our first photoshoot with her was in September 2024, and since then she has been part of all our major occasions. She captures moments I will treasure forever, with such a natural eye for beauty and detail. My little one absolutely loves her, and she always manages to capture the most amazing little details — the small things that leave a lasting impression. I can’t recommend her highly enough!

Swanepoel

Frequently asked questions

WHAT IF THE KIDS ARE WILD AND WON’T COOPERATE?

Honestly? That’s when the real magic happens, Let them be wild. Let them play in the waves. Let them be themselves. That’s what you’ll miss one day - and I know exactly how to turn the chaos into gold

WHAT IF THE WEATHER TURNS CHAOTIC?

We roll with it. Moody clouds? Gorgeous. Wind in your hair? Dreamy. If it fully pours, we’ll reschedule. But often? The best skies come right after the storm.

How long does it take to get our photos?

The amount of photos vary depending on the session type. For a regular 30 minute mini session you will receive 50+ fully edited images in an online gallery within 2-3 weeks - plus a few sneak peaks a few days after to hold you over

CAN WE INCLUDE OUR PETS?

The answer is always a huge YES! Your fur-kids are also part of your family so they deserve to be part of the legacy you are creating and get a few professional portraits of themselves